Upon seeing a tiny <insert ANYTHING>, only those with the coldest of hearts can squash a visceral response of…”aww.” Accompanied with the occasional shoulder shrug, of course. It is possible, however, that my heart is too warm. If I see almost anything that I can fit in my pocket or coin pouch, I succumb to the magnetizing cuteness force. Kind of like emf, the topic in physics class (that I especially despised). To my moderate embarrassment, my weak little heart melts into a Capri Sun-puddle. In my college bedroom, I maintained a small collection of worldly tiny acquisitions on my windowsill. A green alien (evanston, summer 2006). A heavy pig flashlight (japan, fall 2007). A pink cat rested on a longevity peach bun (ithaca, spring 2006). I’ve taken excellent care of my tiny treasures. Except the alien. He disappeared during my last move. The following is a list of twenty-two lovely things that are tiny enough to fit in your pocket (or other small places). Even pockets of Cheap Monday jeans, which I’ve included in the wee graphic above. I’m hardly a jean snob, but there are several pairs (Cheap Monday, Levi, Forever 21) that I wear more than others (Rich and Skinny = BLEH).

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1. For the bicyclists who want their shorts to nearly double as reflectors!
   Nylon Tricot Bike Short in Lime Green, American Apparel, $28
2. To take down your speedy running times.
   Nike Yellow Chisel Watch, Urban Outfitters, $110
3. Okay, scrunchies are horribly ugly, but the gymnasts didn’t seem to get that memo. So, we can still wear them with a little irony, no?
   Custom Sequin Swirl Two Color Hair Scrunchies (choose your own colors!), She Plays Sports, $5
4. Running shoes that will keep your spirits bright on mile 10 (unless you are keeled over like I would be…).
   Adidas Technicolor Runners, Urban Outfitters, $88
5. Much less boring than most tennis racket cases.
   Tennis Racket Carrying Case, Fred Flare, $30
6. Yes, a really brightly colored suit from Speedo (there are other ones, too)
   Women’s Ninja Leaderback Swimsuit, Speedo, $55
7. For you back handsprings.
   Cotton Spandex Jersey Bodysuit, American Apparel, $36
8. A gold medal! Okay, so it’s a gold locket (er, actually brass), but you can pretend!
   Large Etched Locket Necklace, Urban Outfitters, $34

Okay, so I know that the Olympics are a classy event, which is why the Olympians show up in opening ceremonies in perfect, Ralph Lauren style. And I know that Olympians have the fanciest of running shoes, the specialist of swim caps, and they are always all decked out in home colors. Olympic fashion ranges from super-cool, to significantly ugly. Usually, bright colors are left behind for a more subdued look, but since you and I are probably not Olympians, we can be in the Olympic spirit without such constraints! Lime green and hot pink here we come!