The Sochi Olympics started off with a bang for the Russians, with 31 year old Evgeny Plyushchenko doing an amazing routine. This rockstar of Russia is coming off of spinal surgery, but you wouldn't tell that by his performance, although I know nothing about figure skating. But I do know that Yuzuru Hanyu deserved very point he got and maybe more. He came on to the ice with lots of energy and personality. When commentators said figure skating was the sport of show offs I couldn't help thinking Hanyu reminded me of a dark haired, more coordinated Tamaki.
I've been thinking a lot about the movie Anastasia, Russia has such a fantastic and interesting history, all of which is said to be in the opening ceremony tonight. So much planning, money, and energy have gone in to these Olympics. Apparently this is a huge steping stone for Putin and he doesn't plan on wasting it. Although his anti-gay propaganda laws have not made him popular with the leaders of the western world, but from what I gather he couldn't care less. His platform is for his people and his country.
As far as America goes, not so well in ice skating, but stronger in the new Olympic event of slope style. I really enjoyed watching that event, lots of tricks and flips. It was a bit sad not seeing Shaun White but there were other attractive male boarders to represent America and Canada. All and all it should be an exciting Olymip games.
