Vancouver's Two-Week Party

Some love the Winter Games, some hate it. Me? Personally, I love it. For the past, I don't know, how many years Canada has been desperately trying to increase its patriotism. I must say, they have finally succeeded. I've never been so proud to be Canadian.


The Opening Ceremony went pretty darn well if it wasn't for the stupid commentators. I didn't get to see the whole thing; but, judging from the clips that I saw... I'm so proud. Certainly, the Beijing 2008 was better... but then again they had more people and more money. We didn't pale as much in comparison. I also like how we tried to respect the Aboriginals or the Natives by "receiving their blessing". The U.S.A. will certainly never do that.


Then, the cauldron. It was a cool idea to have the "fire wood" model as the cauldron. We did have a few glitches, but if the commentator didn't say "There should have been a fourth one", it would've been less obvious. I seriously thought it was common sense that when you make a mistake, you act like it didn't happen. Sigh, Canadian journalism. Otherwise, good job!


Visited the Russky Dom (Russian Pavilion).

Sochi 2014 looks beautiful and interesting. I wonder if I have enough money to visit Russia. And no, cute Russian guy who winked at me wasn't there.

There are too many Houses and Pavilions. Houses/Pavilions I would like to visit:
1. Irish House
2. Heineken House
3. Swiss House
4. German House
5. Canada/BC Pavilion (Art Gallery)

Went to see Mother Mother at LiveCity Yaletown.

They were so awesome. I was at the second row. Best part of these LiveCity sites is the big screen TVs and the crowd. When Alexandre Bilodeau captured the gold medal, the whole crowd went nuts. Then we broke into O Canada.

I'm so proud to be Canadian.

It's true. You gotta be here.

with love,
Proudly Canadian Clar