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The Time Is Right Now, eh?

With the world spotlight now officially on Vancouver, the city is absolutely buzzing with Olympic spirit. People keep asking me how I’m dealing with all the “Olympic chaos” but so far I don’t really feel like it’s been chaotic at all.  No major inconveniences. Customer service seems to be at an all time best everywhere I go. Cabs have been easier to get than ever. People are all smiles. Flags are the new black. It’s FUN!

I’m choosing to embrace the spirit and enjoy it while it lasts. I understand where the anti-Vancouver Games camp is coming from. There’s no denying that there’s a debt to pay for all this, and the protesters definitely do have some valid points, but come on!  The time is right now. It’s here. It’s happening. It’s a once in a life time experience and I’ll be damned if I don’t enjoy every minute it.

Yesterday morning I found myself on Marine Drive in North Vancouver. I was on my way to work just as the torch was passing through. The street was lined with a cheering crowd of red and white. There were more big smiles and waving flags than I’ve ever seen in my life. What an awesome experience! I actually got a little bit emotional as the torch went by.

I finally got my hands into my very own pair of those infamous red mittens yesterday. Jessi and I spent over an hour in The Bay Downtown’s Olympic section last night checking it all out. I mean, a girl’s gotta have a cute Olympic wardrobe, right?  After our patriotic shopping spree, we hit up Joey’s Bentall where we noshed on the most delish Baja Fish tacos and sipped on caesers alongside members of the Russian team.

There’s such cool vibe in the city right now, not to mention an enormous amount of Canadian pride. It’s fun just to be out and about with this magical feeling all around. I’m eagerly anticipating tomorrow’s Opening Ceremonies. I just feel so lucky to be in the hub of all the excitement. I can’t wait to be part of the events happening around the city during the games. This Olympic atmosphere is really something. Robson zipline, here I come! GO CANADA!

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