They say that every 2 years the world comes together to compete in either the winter or the summer olympics. It's supposed to be a time of peace and unity for all of our friends here on earth. To be quite honest, I don't feel closer to my fellow humans when the Olympics come. I'm cursing the other countries who beat our fellow Americans! WHAT? They totally deserved the gold more!! Why do those Russians always take the gold in ice skating!!? What is going on with those Korean short track racers? I know they conspire against my friend Apolo and try to nudge him out of medal contention! I just know it!! See....this does not bring peace, this breeds the contention of competition my friends....and we Americans are fierce competetors.
Take Lindsay Vonn. She is serious about this skiing business. She does some serious damage to her shin and what does she do? She skis through the pain and takes gold. She's cool like that.
But at times I find myself cheering for atheletes not from my lovely country. Take Mr. Sven Kramer for example. He had some serious expectations to live up to. I mean, he basically had the whole country riding on his shoulders. And no one wants to upset those Dutchmen. They are die hard speed skaters. Did you see that clip about the huge race that goes miles and miles around Holland on their frozen rivers? Those people are almost as serious as Canadians and hockey.
Which brings me to my confession as an American. I love Canada. My mother...bless her heart is Canadian and I'm so proud to know that half of my blood belongs to those wonderful folks up north. And I'll tell you one thing I know for sure. We Canadians (yes I think of myself as Canadian as well as American) love us some hockey. If I wanted to bore you a little bit I'd tell you all about Hockey night in Canada. It's for real people. They love Hockey so much, I'm pretty sure Wayne Gretzky is idolized there. Didn't you guys see who lit the Olympic Torch? They love that man, and they love hockey. And as much as I love and adore America, I will always cheer for Canada in hockey. I feel the effect of hockey awaken my half canadian soul when I watch it....but only really good hockey (no offense Grizzlies, you just don't do it for me). And so, I will cheer those lovely Canadian boys on to victory...and hopefully a gold!!
7 comments:
You crack me up Jess! I went to my first Grizzlies game a few weeks ago and was told I missed the best part...the fist fight near the end =)
Oh Jess...you did not disappoint with this post. Nice work...very nice work! ha! I'm totally with you on feeling Canadian as well as American. As patriotic as I am...watching the US play Canada in the Olympics, leaves me feeling torn! Which is why, from now on, I'd like to be referred to as, 'canerican'.
Jessie:
I can't believe you don't express yourself more. You need to tell us all how you really feel!!
Good on ya!!
what the HECk Lee Lee?! It's Marie/Neon. I randomly saw your comment on Jessica's (sequins) blog and just had to see what you were up to! Congratulations on getting married, you are seriously GORGEOUS as always. I hope all is well :)
You are HILARIOUS!!! Last night before we went home we checked your blog and we laughed and laughed, you are so witty, it really made our day. In fact we had 3 Elders in here and they read it and thought it was very funny. Good update on the Olympics too. I don't know what's wrong with these Australians, but it seems that they don't watch much of the Olympic Games.
thanks! we are so excited! :)
You would! Just kiddin'! I've been thinkin' about you everytime the word Canada comes up. I just picture you in that marvelous costume you wore for Oakcrest! OH CANADA....
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