A perfect ending to a rocky start

Wow…. Has it already finished? Or am I just dreaming?

I think for many of us, the past few weeks have been a roller coaster of emotions. From Patrick Chan coming in 5^th to both women’s and men’s hockey team winning gold. Everyone must admit that at one point during the games, you’ve had one of the most fun, memorable, exciting times of your life. Even if you hated the Olympics at the start, it was sure to of converted you over to loving it. I will never forget going downtown at night to scream down the road “GO CANADA”, high five random people along the way, and sing the national anthem with everyone on the sky train. It was a once in a life time experience and a memory that we can all cherish from beginning to end.

Well as for the blog, I’m going to miss it and I must give my thanks to Janelynn for dragging me into the meeting and getting me to sign up for it. If it wasn’t for her and the blog, my opinion and experience on the Olympics wouldn’t have turned out the way it has.

Finally, thank you to all of you guys for taking the time out of your day to read up the blog and comment on the things we have posted. I hope you have enjoyed our blog and had the time of your life during the Olympic and Paralympic games.

Till next time… Liz Biz is outta here. Peace. =)

Update

The Paralympics have been in town for a few days now, and Canada has already emerged as one of the top five nations. Currently, we hold the number 4th place in the medal count and even today, Lauren Woolstencroft won gold in the giant Slalom for Canada (Yay!). Perhaps if we cheer the athletes on harder and attend the events more often as we did in the Olympics, Canada can climb its way to the top at Number 1. =D

difference?

The Olympics have come to a close and Vancouver has become but a murmur compared to the booming excitement that had engulfed our city only a few weeks ago. Now, it is happening again, however with a different style of excitement. For the Olympics, this style was one of rowdiness, rampaging shouting and patriotism while for the Paralympics it is one of more modest approval, enthusiastic cheer and support for the athletes. I believe that we should put more effort as a city, to increase the amount of support these athletes are getting, as right now, the patriotism has been washed away and is rarely ever seen. It is too early to take down the Olympic decorations, and we should support the Paralympians just as much as the Olympians. 

 

Go Canada Go. As I was watching the Men’s Hockey game all around me were patriotic Canadians cheering on Team Canada. Thinking about it, I realized, never before have I ever seen Canadians so patriotic. Even grannies and grandparents were screaming their hearts out in the downtown core of Vancouver. It was is an experience that we will probably never have again in Vancouver, but it is one that has been sweet from beginning to the end. 

The Road to Gold

What a great start for our men’s hockey team yesterday in an 8-0 win against Norway, GO CANADA! It started off slow in the first period but slowly build its way to excitement. In the second period that excitement kept us on our feet and cheering.Yesterday was no exception to the great playing by the Canadian Hockey team, only a few days ago, the Women’s Hockey team for Canada Dominated with a score of 18-0 against Slovakia and also a 10-1 against Switzerland. The next game for the Woman’s Hockey team is today against Sweden and for the men’s, it’s tomorrow against the Swiss. Do you guys think it’s going to be another easy breeze this round for both the men and women’s hockey team? 

Torch Relay ending

The Olympic Torch, the vanguard of the Olympics, has finally reached Vancouver. Its cross-country journey across Canada has finally come to its conclusion as the Winter Olympic Games draw closer to its start. I believe that Vancouver is finally ready and preparations are coming to a close. Downtown Vancouver is no longer recognizable to what it was formerly and has now become an even bigger spot for nightlife to include the quarter million immigrants and athletes who are arriving in Vancouver. Not only is the Olympics promoting extravagant night life, partying and celebrations, but is also bringing out the hidden patriotism in everyone. Tomorrow, February 11th, the torch will be passing Eric Hamber and I can feel the excitement in the air around the school. Have you seen the torch relay yet? If not you better get out there and start cheering cause this is a one in a life time opportunity!

It’s almost the end of January, and wow has time flied. I still remember my grade 5 teacher saying to the class how exciting the Olympics will be, but are we actually excited? I was out around town the other day, and to be blunt…we really suck at showing the Canadian spirit. Where is our Canadian pride?!?! I bet half the people around the world didn’t even know that Canada was its own country and not part of The United States. This is terrible, people! It’s our time to shine as hosts for the Olympics, and yet we are just blending in with the rest of the world. Show some spirit and pride! For example, use the word “eh?” when talking, show off your amazing French-speaking skills and check out the song “Oh Canada” by Classified~~! 

Changes- for the good or bad?

Over the past few years, us vancouverites have been through many difficult changes. The changes of the city, the streets and the transportation have all caused so much controversy; so was this all really necissary for an event that lasts only 2 weeks? Have a thought for a minute, all the detours around the city due to construction, stores on cambie street losing bussiness, was it worth the trouble? On the other hand think about the aftereffects of the Olympics: better transit, better recreational facilities and of course the Canada line. Has the Olympics only caused the city pain or is this the event that will change Vancouver permanently for the better?