When
the Olympics started in Vancouver a week ago, I have to be honest I really
wasn't interested. I decided since the rest of the world would be watching the
Opening Ceremonies, I would too. Little did I know that I would be moved not
only to tears, but my patriotism shone through. All I could think
was..."Yeah, this is MY Country."
I eagerly went the next day to purchase some gear to not only support our athletes but to let the rest of the world know that I was supporting them too. When I got to the stores and looked through the picked over racks, I admit I was disappointed...I walked out of there with a Canuck t-shirt and a hat. Armed with these two items I came home and proceeded to watch the Olympic coverage. To my amazement were 4th in the medal standings and I soon saw that we also had won Gold on our soil.
I eagerly went the next day to purchase some gear to not only support our athletes but to let the rest of the world know that I was supporting them too. When I got to the stores and looked through the picked over racks, I admit I was disappointed...I walked out of there with a Canuck t-shirt and a hat. Armed with these two items I came home and proceeded to watch the Olympic coverage. To my amazement were 4th in the medal standings and I soon saw that we also had won Gold on our soil.
Even now thinking about that gives me goose bumps, I can't
express how proud I am of our athletes.
I was lucky enough to catch Jon Montgomery win Gold in the Skeleton, man was that nail biting. I screamed up and down for joy when we won. I couldn't believe how much pride I felt when he crossed the finish line with the winning time. It was amazing! I couldn't begin to fathom how they must be feeling. I then proceeded to watch not only the flower ceremony but his interview with the CTV reporters. I had to wait a couple of hours to watch this however I was not disappointed. Not only was I clapping and screaming for him here at home, I couldn't help but laugh when he walked up to his interview with the CTV crew.
I was lucky enough to catch Jon Montgomery win Gold in the Skeleton, man was that nail biting. I screamed up and down for joy when we won. I couldn't believe how much pride I felt when he crossed the finish line with the winning time. It was amazing! I couldn't begin to fathom how they must be feeling. I then proceeded to watch not only the flower ceremony but his interview with the CTV reporters. I had to wait a couple of hours to watch this however I was not disappointed. Not only was I clapping and screaming for him here at home, I couldn't help but laugh when he walked up to his interview with the CTV crew.
Only
in Canada I thought...could a Gold medal athlete walk up on Live Television,
accept a jug of beer from a fan and drink it right in front of the cameras! I
LOVE IT!!! How awesome is that, that was a total and complete show of our
Country. Not only did he chug the beer while walking, he then proceeded to
auction it off, I mean that is just so awesome. I can't even think of words to
describe it, only in Canada would that happen. Just thinking about that now
puts a smile on my face, I can't help but laugh.
It just goes to show you how we as Canadians live, we aren't pretentious, we aren't mean, we are CANADIANS! And as long as we are Canadians we will continue to show the world how to live!
All I can say is GO CANADA GO!!! Your Country is behind you 100%, win or lose we still Love Ya!
It just goes to show you how we as Canadians live, we aren't pretentious, we aren't mean, we are CANADIANS! And as long as we are Canadians we will continue to show the world how to live!
All I can say is GO CANADA GO!!! Your Country is behind you 100%, win or lose we still Love Ya!
