i believe together we'll fly

To experience the Olympics in my home city was an amazing experience that I'll never forget. I feel so blessed to have had this opportunity. To be in the Olympic environment for the past two weeks and to have been fortunate enough to attend three events, see the torch relay twice, and go downtown to soak up the atmosphere four times were blessings that were more than enough. I truly feel that I made the most of my chance to experience the Olympics. Sure, I didn't get some of the tickets that I wanted to. But the Olympics is much more than that. I didn't need to spend lots of money to have a great experience. And it turned out that I was blessed by people who mean a lot to me and was able to attend some events after all. With the Olympic wrapping up in two days, I reflect back on the past two weeks with fond fond memories that I'll always cherish. And if all of this wasn't enough, I was fortunate enough to meet some figure skaters today! Two of my heros, Kiira Korpi and Laura Lepisto, were walking by and I met them and got a picture. It was really special. And then I got to meet Shae-Lynn Borne too! Pretty cool. I can't believe what a great time I had today and it was even more special because I got to share it with friends.
Vancouver 2010 has truly been a successful Games. From the amazing enthusiasm of Canadians around the country and especially here in the heart of Vancouver, the entire Olympics have been so special. Our national pride and true north strong and free colors have come out and shown the world how wonderful it is to be Canadian. And I truly think that we are blessed beyond belief to live in such an amazing country as Canada. I hope that the world felt welcome here - I think they did. To top it off, we have an extraordinary medal count - at least 24 now and maybe more by the end of the Games, plus a record amount of golds. We did it Canada!! The Games have had amazing moments so far. From the incredible opening ceremonies and the first gold on home soil by Alex Bilodeau to the emotional and inspiring skate of Joannie Rochette, Vancouver 2010 will live on in the hearts and minds of Canadians and the world for a very long time.
In the last two days of Vancouver 2010, I'm going to soak up every moment. Go Canada Go!!