Post Olympics post

Well folks, the 2010 Olympics are now almost a week into history. The stuffing inside my chair in the TV room is gradually returning to its pre-Olympic size as it de-compresses. Must admit, I spent a lot of time in that chair over the previous two weeks the games were on, and loved every moment of it. Come on now, don't be too hard on me. How often does an event of that importance happen right in your own backyard?
It will be a long time before I forgot (if I ever do) seeing the tragedy of 21 year old Nodar Kumaritashvili dying on the luge track, Alex Bilodeau win that first gold medal, the first ever won on Canadian soil, and of course, the icing on the cake when the Canadian men and women won gold in ice-hockey.
There were a few negative comments about the games, mostly from the Brit tabloids, but then, we just have to look at the source and ignore it. Congrats to their Amy Williams who won the lone British medal, a gold in skeleton.
People from around the world really enjoyed themselves here in the two weeks. Most of the comments from them were very positive. Locals came out in force to celebrate the games and everything that came with them. Parties erupted all over the land and Canadians came together in ways not seen here for a long time.
As for me, I'm so glad to be living here in this gorgeous place. For those of you who still haven't been to visit us, take a peek at this...you gotta come! Hope to see you soon.