Digital Thoughts @ Wesstyware

I realize that this post is not about what you are used to reading, but I don’t think this blog would really be mine if I did not at least briefly mention that I was at the Olympics in Vancouver. Attending the Winter Olympics has been something of a dream of mine for a very long time. Since I was in grade five actually. I know this, because I had to stay home due to to illness and got to watch Jean-Luc Brassard take the gold medal in Lillehammer. From that point on, I loved the Winter Olympics and it has been something of a dream of mine to attend the games ever since.

When Vancouver won the right to host the 2010 games, I realized that this was my chance to see them. Live. The chance to live that dream. And so, here I am with my tickets around my neck at all times and my Team Canada jersey with Wessty written on the back.

I have only been here a day so far, but you can feel the excitement in the air. Shortly, I will be heading out to investigate BC Place prior to entering the stadium to take my place amongst the crowd for the opening ceremonies. I have met volunteers who had the opportunity to attend the dress rehearsal the other day and they all say I am in for quite the treat. I have received instructions from VANOC (the Vancouver Olympic Committee) about what to wear and to be in my seat about two hours before the performance begins. I honestly do not know what to expect. All I know is that this experience appears to be living up to the dream I have built up for myself over the past 16 years.

The Plan

Below you can my event schedule. If you are wondering why some of the times are much earlier than when the actual event starts, that is because I took transportation time into account. Getting to Cypress Mountain from downtown will take a bit of time, or so it seems.

Day 1: Royal Canadian Mint Pavilion

Last night I went on an adventure to see what was happening in the Olympic city, and came across the Royal Canadian Mint Pavilion. I won’t go into the details, but I saw the medals they have made (which are beautiful works of art), along with the million dollar coin, and held an actual gold bar. All in all, a successful adventure.

I was able to get this as something of a parting gift, and I decided that I would share it with all of you. So, enjoy.

Enough blogging. Time to start day two of my adventure and see if I can get pictures with all of the mascots.

Catch you on the flip side.

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