It’s day 9 of the Olympics and we’re halfway through, and I know my life is going to feel so empty when they’re over. We have 4 gold medals and counting, making our total altogether 8, and we used to just be a bronze country.
Our Vancouver games has unfortunately been riddled with what many see as numerous problems that question the capability of those who have spent years organizing this monumental event. Yes, there was an unspeakable tragedy that happened even before the Olympic flame was lit. There is nothing that anyone can say to lessen the heart-wrenching circumstances of when a young and vivacious man loses his life from participating in a sport that he loved. There’s nothing that can be said.
But Canadians should not feel embarrassed or have any less sense of pride because of the few shortcomings from the fickle weather in Vancouver to the mal-functioning zamboni. Having a mal-functioning zamboni in Canada? It’s kind of ironic, don’t ya think? Sing it Alannis. But buck up Canada, we’re all super foxes and wave your flags proudly, and wear your red mittens with cheer. Maybe the rest of the world would get a better idea of how Canadians really are from watching our beer commercials as opposed to the Opening Ceremony. But seeing Jon Montgomery win the gold medal and he turned down the suck and turned up the good by chugging a pitcher of beer with a crowd of Canadians cheering with enthusiasm beside him, those are the moments that I love to see. Part of the reason why I’m so friggin proud to be Canadian.
Maelle Ricker doesn’t know it, but I love her first name so much it is now on top of my list to name my future daughter, eventually…whenever that will be…I have to have a boyfriend first…then maybe a husband…minor details. But Plushenko, the quad-throwing Russian, wasn’t able to leave the rink after his short program because he couldn’t fill his cup filled with pee for drug testing…there’s a minimum amount. Along with James Duthie, I find this amusing. And PS, if I ever saw James Duthie, I would totally fan-girl all over him. He’s up there on my Freebie 5 list of funny and smart hotties, along with Conan O’Brien and Seth Meyers. Don’t judge me.
Be proud to be Canadian, it’s cool to wear your Olympic gear around town now. I busted out the old school O’2 Roots sweatshirt. Let us love the fact that our flag has a leaf on it, and that others feel that we are nice and sweet. Times like these don’t come often in our lifetime, so don’t let it pass you by.
Yours in sports and stilettos,
Scotty.
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