How I Feel About The Olympic Coverage

Give NBC a break, people. 

Except for that Today Show Missy Franklin promo, I think they've done a pretty good job of not showing information before it's shown in prime time. In fact, I've laughed at the 'look away' warnings I see during the day online and on the broadcasts.

And stop complaining that other countries are watching free via YouTube and we have to pay for cable to watch live streaming (#firstworldproblems). This sh*t is expensive and someone has to pay for it. I don't know how the other countries afford it. I don't know how it all works. But I support television networks year round - not just when a show comes out that everyone is talking about or when Ryan Lochte is swimming for gold. I don't feel bad for you. Stop thinking everything can/should be free.

We need to face it. Everyone is consuming news/entertainment (I'm not sure which the Olympics qualify as) differently. Some people want it all live and streaming and as it happens. Some people only want to see it in prime time. NBC is trying their best to cater to both crowds.

What would you have them do? Create two websites? One with 'spoilers' and one without? What about the obscure sports like weight lifting or canoeing or skeet shooting that aren't shown in prime time? Are we to never discuss those results because they weren't shown at an optimal time? Those only get prime time coverage if Americans win gold. 

And what's really a 'spoiler' anyway? It's already happened.... how long before it isn't a spoiler anymore? If I choose not to look up/watch USA Men's Gymnastics until I have free time on Wednesday, is it really NBC's fault that I found out they failed miserably in the finals?

Oops... spoiler.

(Sorry I'm not sorry.)

Went to a Wedding (Vol. 3)

Forgot to take many pictures at Sarah and Cory's wedding this past weekend, and the ones I did try to take all came out blurry and un-blogworthy. Boo. This group shot (borrowed from a friend on Facebook) is pretty awesome though. I love it.

A heartfelt ceremony in Ferguson, classy reception at Windows on Washington, a stunning bride, a happy couple and great friends. A great way to spend a Saturday night.

{what I wore: H&M dress (pictured here), cluster earrings from J Crew, gold/diamond bangle from Swirl, stacked rings from Target, nude pumps, Revlon Fire & Ice, Essie East Hampton Cottage}

Nothing beats...

... a rainy morning.

So thankful for that rain we had on Sunday morning. I woke up after a night out partying at a wedding, and assumed it was like 5am because it was still a little dark out. Nope, 10am (nothing beats sleeping in, either). I let Maverick out and stood on the back porch a minute before waking up the boy and telling him it had rained. All three of us went out on the front porch for a minute before crawling back into bed. 

And then, spent the entire day on the couch watching the Olympics. Coffee was drank, PB&J was ate, naps were taken. It was perfectly lazy and I love it. 

image via Pinterest

Views, Lately

 {a DIY wedding in KC}

{the Muny, Aladdin}

 {movies on Art Hill}

{ballgame for the 4th}

Lazy Weekends

... spent with this guy on the couch are the best. 

Drinks, Lately

 {latte from Mud House}

 {pina colada slustard from Spanky's}

{watermelon basil lemonade at Tower Grove Farmers Market}

Ever had one of those days...

... where you have so much on your mind from the night before, it makes it hard to think about anything else?

Last night, we went out for sushi at Cafe Mochi and then walked down the block for gelato. I love South Grand, by the way.

And then, we went to look at a house for rent over near the Botanical Gardens. It's... perfect. Big bedrooms, lots of living space for couches/TV, a lot of character, hardwood floors, fenced in backyard, affordable. I should love it. And I do.

But it's not in Soulard. And I've become so attached to that neighborhood. And as much as I love South Grand/Tower Grove/Botanicals, I'm not sure if I'm ready to leave Soulard behind.