Verbotene Liebe (Forbidden Love) Music Video

Although the Olympics, and a couple other unnecessary distractions have kind of had the priority this past month, I still do have a minor theme going with regards to the poll to on the left. Now if I could only decide which music video to make and what to base it on... I'm thinking if not for the language barrier and lack of access here in the states, this series would be at the top of the list.

For the time being, I leave you with this awesome clip by youtube Jessicmountain. In all honesty there's a club mix version of this song by Cascada that I absolutely despise... But I love this version, and it goes fantastic with a show I consider the only worthwhile on-going romance on TV (and youtube)...

...now... time to think up a couple ideas for a few new videos of my own...

A Spectacular Finish

Well, curtain has finally come down on the eastern spectacle (otherwise referred to as the Beijing Olympics). These games may have arguably gone down as the most over-the-top yet incredibly well managed Olympics in recent history. From the very opening itself, to countless new world records set both in swimming and track, to the triumphs and the painfully disappointing losses (especially for many of our top prospects here in the US).

Overall I think London will have a lot to live up to as the follow-up act to the show the Chinese put on these past weeks. I'm personally kinda bummed out at the fact that my time to post was taken up during this last week (of all the days really ). I kinda missed out posting some of the cool stuff I wanted to put up, but I guess that shouldn't really stop me from posting some nice athletic pics in the future ...

That being said, I very much look forward to the London games in four years... if anything the timezone proximity should do wonders in *preventing* the constant stream of event outcome spoilers we had to deal with in Bei . The world is coming to Great Britain... will they be ready? They better be .

Fabian Revisited...

Considering Fabian's bronze-worthy horizontal bar finish... and his current status (IMHO of course) as the hottest gymnast at the games this year, I figured he was worth another look.

...apparently from what I can tell in that second pic, Jonathan Horton seems to be sharing the same train of thought... (in my dreams maybe ). These shots are from Fabian's competition a few days ago in the Men's Gymnastics team finals in Beijing.

Granted there were a few stumbles here...

...and there ...

The Germans were in good form, but ultimately they failed to medal that day against the strong competition from the Americans and especially the Chinese. That being said, they'll be back four years from now with an older, wiser, and more experienced Fabian in the leadership position.

And considering the fact that Fabian is only 20, barring any unforeseen injuries we can probably expect to see him excelling in the sport well into the 2016 games (wherever those will be held)...

Non-Olympic Gymnastics... hotties

I think it's a safe bet to say it's more than obvious what my #1 favorite sport was in the olympics (it never really changes to be honest)... Don't get me wrong, speedos and aquatics are nice and all, but I prefer a slightly more 'bulky' look... (emphasis on slightly )...

A couple of these shots were taken by an outstanding photographer (site is no longer in existence) by the name Culver... From what I gather, they're all on the collegiate level from a couple schools renowned for their gymnastics programs.

And yes, although these are guys are all talented gymnasts, I kind of get the impression many of them could easily moonlight as male models ...

I think I might be onto something ...

A new leader emerges?

A great smile the masks the facade of a fierce competitor... this Olympics Jonathan has jumped from a supporting role under the leadership of the Hamm twins, to taking the front and center position following their premature exit from the games.

And yes, following in the tradition of his predecessors Blaine Wilson and Paul Hamm, Jonathan holds his own in the looks category and as the team's powerhouse performer.

Just Beautiful...

The American team was pretty much counted out this year on account of the last minute changes and somewhat lack of predictable leadership. The fact that they managed a bronze given the circumstances in which they entered the games only makes one wonder how things might've been minus all the injuries.

Nevertheless a champion was indeed born... congrats Jonathan on a well deserved silver ... Personally I think it should've been gold, but that chapter's already closed. Jonathan will in all likelihood be leading the US team four years from now in London... I think it's safe to say, the prospects for success are already looking really good .

A Notable Abscence

Although I'm proud of the American team scoring bronze and Jonathan's silver achievement... I have to also note the a certain absence that really felt like a gaping hole in the US squad.

That absence would of course be none other than my favorite Olympic gold medal gymnast from the great state of Wisconsin, and probably one of the best all-around athletes we'll see in that sport (for the foreseeable future at least)... Mr. Paul Hamm.

Paul should've made it to Beijing, but suffered an injury earlier this year that not only forced him to pull out of the 2008 games, but probably prematurely ended his Olympic career in one fell stroke. There will never be an Athens repeat, and I really found it unfortunate.

Paul (and his twin Morgan) are still champions in my book though...

Oh, and yes, as you might have noticed... I'd consider myself to be somewhat a fan of the legs.... We'll miss you in gymnastics Paul, it was a great run no matter how it ended.