Just a moment to share a fabulous video...
If you're Canadian, you should watch this! CTV Olympics - Video by Stephen Brunt
I saw it at work yesterday while bartending and I had to fight a few tears of pride! Although these kind of things always get me gushy, it runs in the family. Especially the scene with the older man with tears running down his cheek, and the family walking down the street all clad in Canada gear, and the truth to how Canadians seem to spontaneously break out into singing the national anthem. We DO do that a lot!
I know a lot of people have negative things to say about the whole Olympics idea and I hear your valid points. However, I can't help but feel moved by this well-put-together and beautiful video by Stephen Brunt at CTV. It's about Canada's growing (modest) patriotism brought on by sports enthusiasm and a sense of national community through the Olympics. This is one of the non-monetary/economic positive results of the Olympics, and I'm excited about that. I LOVE 'community stuff'. I didn't expect it when I heard the Olympics were coming to Vancouver, I thought it would be impossible for locals to get close to the action. But from what I hear from friends/see on Facebook status updates from everyone across the city, EVERYONE has been affected and is LOVING and feeling the spirit of the Olympics and I'm so glad. I wish I was home just for one day to spend some time downtown! But my family have been spewing great stories and experiences so that is awesome. <3
Anywhoooo, watch the video if you have a moment. It's only 4 minutes or so, but try to watch the whole thing. It gets better as it goes on. Enjoy!
I saw it at work yesterday while bartending and I had to fight a few tears of pride! Although these kind of things always get me gushy, it runs in the family. Especially the scene with the older man with tears running down his cheek, and the family walking down the street all clad in Canada gear, and the truth to how Canadians seem to spontaneously break out into singing the national anthem. We DO do that a lot!
My mom with the Torch in Abbotsford, BC
I know a lot of people have negative things to say about the whole Olympics idea and I hear your valid points. However, I can't help but feel moved by this well-put-together and beautiful video by Stephen Brunt at CTV. It's about Canada's growing (modest) patriotism brought on by sports enthusiasm and a sense of national community through the Olympics. This is one of the non-monetary/economic positive results of the Olympics, and I'm excited about that. I LOVE 'community stuff'. I didn't expect it when I heard the Olympics were coming to Vancouver, I thought it would be impossible for locals to get close to the action. But from what I hear from friends/see on Facebook status updates from everyone across the city, EVERYONE has been affected and is LOVING and feeling the spirit of the Olympics and I'm so glad. I wish I was home just for one day to spend some time downtown! But my family have been spewing great stories and experiences so that is awesome. <3
My mom on the Skytrain with the Korean women's short track speed skaters, their medals and bouquets!
Anywhoooo, watch the video if you have a moment. It's only 4 minutes or so, but try to watch the whole thing. It gets better as it goes on. Enjoy!
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