Alright, alright...I know that as a blogger I have been unforgivably tardy with posting but I've been spending the past sixteen days glued to a different screen for a change.
As I write this, we are watching the closing ceremonies of the Olympics and starting tomorrow...it's detox for those of us that have been seeing coloured rings in our sleep! Even this morning, as we woke up (albeit rather late because we had been up until all hours watching the men's volleyball final), we turned on the television only to find channel upon channel of Olympic-less programming. By mid-afternoon, a nervous twitch had set in and the comfortable groove that we've become so accustomed to on our couch was starting to resemble its original shape. Frightening!
A part of me is terribly sad to see it all come to a close and another part of me is looking forward to life proceeding as usual. The difference in time zone has certainly added a bit of strain to our sleeping schedules as the two of us are so easily seduced by live coverage! Getting to work on time in the mornings has been a challenge. On the other hand though...it's our turn next! The countdown is on for our moment of glory in Vancouver (537 days to be exact!) and I have no doubt that it will be spectacular!
So, now that we've had plenty to soak in, I feel that no Olympics would be complete without a Top Five list to wrap it all up (and it helps with the withdrawal symptoms!!)...
As I write this, we are watching the closing ceremonies of the Olympics and starting tomorrow...it's detox for those of us that have been seeing coloured rings in our sleep! Even this morning, as we woke up (albeit rather late because we had been up until all hours watching the men's volleyball final), we turned on the television only to find channel upon channel of Olympic-less programming. By mid-afternoon, a nervous twitch had set in and the comfortable groove that we've become so accustomed to on our couch was starting to resemble its original shape. Frightening!
A part of me is terribly sad to see it all come to a close and another part of me is looking forward to life proceeding as usual. The difference in time zone has certainly added a bit of strain to our sleeping schedules as the two of us are so easily seduced by live coverage! Getting to work on time in the mornings has been a challenge. On the other hand though...it's our turn next! The countdown is on for our moment of glory in Vancouver (537 days to be exact!) and I have no doubt that it will be spectacular!
So, now that we've had plenty to soak in, I feel that no Olympics would be complete without a Top Five list to wrap it all up (and it helps with the withdrawal symptoms!!)...
The Water Cube
By far one of the best Olympic venues ever made. Home to countless Olympic accomplishments and evidence of just how brilliant Chinese architects really are.
Olympic Commercials
As someone who spends every day in advertising and marketing, I can be a bit critical of what crosses before my eyes but the 2008 Olympics had me completely fixated. The commercials were brilliant. My favourite of this games would have to go to Bombardier and the Nike.courage campaign.
Show Jumping
My favourite Canadian Olympic moments this year were in show jumping. The Olympics are dominated by the young and it was fantastic to watch the more seasoned competitors get their moment in the sun. Eric Lamaze and Ian Millar brought me to tears every time!
Water Drums
How fabulous are these and how have I never seen them before?!?! I mean really...how sexy an interlude is this to have for water polo?!? It's so sexy in fact that I wish it were me!! I love it! Every day should start with these!
Steiner Wins Gold
Matthias Steiner, superheavy weight lifter became my favourite "non-Canadian" moment of this Olympics. After enduring the very sudden and unexpected death of his wife just weeks before the Olympics, Steiner managed to blow his own personal best record out of the water and take home the gold medal. He held a picture of his wife as he stood on the podium and took a little piece of all our hearts with him.
There are so many more but, in the end, that's what defines a truly great Olympic Games. And with that, we bid farewell to China and yet another splendid triumph of sport. Thanks Beijing, you really know how to put on a good show!
Vancouver...you're up!
2 comments:
yay bombardier!!!!
I thought you might like that Lesley!! And I'll admit...I thought of you every time I saw them!
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