It’s these moments when you have a full appreciation of what it means to be Canadian. Playing host to the 2010 Winter Games, I hope Canada has left a lasting impression on the world. I know it has left an incredible impression on this entire nation! We may not have the highest medal count, but I think we”d take 14 gold medals any day. ^_^

So many great moments during these past few days. I think I’ve become such a sap going teary-eyed from just about everything. Figure skating gold for the Chinese pair was just stunning. Of course, the first gold medal for Canada by Alex Bilodeau on the moguls. Such a humble guy and so deserving of his medal. Then watching the battle between Kim Yu Na and Asada Mao. Canada’s newest hero, Joannie Rochette scooping up the bronze in honour of her late mother. Can’t forget the gold medal game between Canada and U.S. I was holding my breath (as with the rest of Canada) during the overtime play. So glad Team Canada delivered! What an amazing run for Sidney Crosby!

I should take a moment to mention how spiffy Canadian athletes look at the games. Those moose sweaters are awesome! Even all the volunteers and workers looked so sharp with their outfits! Thank you for making the lumberjack look cool again. *Thumbs up*

Watching the Closing Ceremonies now. I see moose antlers! Canadians really know how to poke fun of themselves. The mime fixing the hydraulics glitch was too funny. So glad Catriona Le May Doan had her chance to shine.

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Well, we’ve shown the world what we’re made of. It”s time to party now! GO CANADA GO!

EDIT: I’m so sorry but I need to add this in. The beavers and flying moose!!! That was a spectacular performance. They were right on with the mounties and hockey clichés, and just when I was wondering where my beavers were, out they came! I love Canada. =)