Last night I was very fortunate to attend the dress rehearsal of the Olympics Opening Ceremony. What an amazing once in a lifetime experience!! Even though it was just a dress rehearsal, you could feel the energy and excitement in the air!
You can't compare anything to Beijing, so don't even bother. However, it is wonderfully Canadian. I'm not one to blindly love my country, I know it has its faults. But it's nice to feel some Canadian pride and last night, I was brought to tears with it.
I don't want to give anything away, but you can probably google and some idiot in the crowd has most likely done a tell-all by now online somewhere. The performers were not all there - though one big name was present, and sang for us. That was definitely a sweet surprise. They used stand-ins for the other performers while they played the song that is to be used. You can kinda guess from the songs and the vocals, who will be performing. There is definitely one huge star that's going to be performing and I think when this person takes the stage, it will be absolutely breathtaking.
Don't miss the opening ceremonies, broadcast on NBC this Friday!!!!
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
TODAY in Vancouver!
The Today Show has officially arrived in Vancouver. Matt Lauer snuck into the city this morning, with Meredith Viera joining him shortly. He did his portion of this morning's broadcast from the new communications centre which is less than a block away from my work!
I recorded the show this morning just to see the segment that they do featuring Vancouver. It's always interesting to see your city through someone else's eyes!
Here's hoping I run into Mr. Lauer!!!
I recorded the show this morning just to see the segment that they do featuring Vancouver. It's always interesting to see your city through someone else's eyes!
Here's hoping I run into Mr. Lauer!!!
Sunday, 7 February 2010
Olympics 2010: Light Show
The light show in English Bay takes place all month from dusk to dawn, so there is plenty of time for you to go catch this amazing spectacle in the sky.
Even though you can see the spotlights painting the sky's canvas all the way in Surrey, there's no better vantage point than right at the water's edge down in English Bay, or on the other side in Vanier Park. Seeing the spotlights stretch from the ground all the way up to the heavens is actually pretty breath-taking. And the way they form their designs, the light beams criss-crossing one another over the water, is a pretty magical site.
There were lots of folks out with their tripods and cameras last night trying to capture some of the moments. This is a fantastic place to bring someone on a date! Just stroll along the sea wall while catching the light show makes for a perfect evening!
Even though you can see the spotlights painting the sky's canvas all the way in Surrey, there's no better vantage point than right at the water's edge down in English Bay, or on the other side in Vanier Park. Seeing the spotlights stretch from the ground all the way up to the heavens is actually pretty breath-taking. And the way they form their designs, the light beams criss-crossing one another over the water, is a pretty magical site.
There were lots of folks out with their tripods and cameras last night trying to capture some of the moments. This is a fantastic place to bring someone on a date! Just stroll along the sea wall while catching the light show makes for a perfect evening!
Olympics 2010: Swiss House
Last night the Ex and I visited Swiss House, on Granville Island, the official home for the Swiss athletes and guests. Open till midnight every night, it's currently just a restaurant, with a sprinkling of Swiss decor here and there. We did sit down to grab a bite and the Swiss specials on the menu were interesting - from a cheese and sausage salad to the mac and cheese that I ordered which had ham and potatoes baked right into it. We also had a taste of their official drink, Rivella.
The service was atrocious however. I think it was our waiter. He took forever to serve us and we were just very unimpressed, considering the world is coming to town and it's gonna be pretty damn busy in there.
The service was atrocious however. I think it was our waiter. He took forever to serve us and we were just very unimpressed, considering the world is coming to town and it's gonna be pretty damn busy in there.
Flashmob
Sound of Music Flashmob in Belgium:
London Flashmob:
Janet Jackson Flashmob, with a special surprise at the end...:
And now... will it be Vancouver's turn??
A flashmob is planned for this upcoming weekend, when the Olympics hit town. Have you learned all the dance moves yet? See you there?
London Flashmob:
Janet Jackson Flashmob, with a special surprise at the end...:
And now... will it be Vancouver's turn??
A flashmob is planned for this upcoming weekend, when the Olympics hit town. Have you learned all the dance moves yet? See you there?
Thursday, 4 February 2010
Dance Marathon!
I got my tickets for Dance Marathon! How about you?
How fantastic does this sound? Emily and I enter the marathon next Wednesday! Wish us luck!!
How fantastic does this sound? Emily and I enter the marathon next Wednesday! Wish us luck!!
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Another Vancouver Timelapse
I know I'm a week behind with this, as this video went viral already but for the few that may not have seen it (it could've only gone viral in the city that it's about, who knows), here's a lovely time-lapse video of Vancouver. It's done well, though I wish it had captured some moments of rain, since rain is definitely a defining factor of this place.
Having grown up here, I've both loved and hated it. At times I wanted to get out, and other times I just can't bring myself to leave - but that could be due to other issues and not my draw to the city itself. But with its relatively mild weather, clean air, and familliar surroundings, I am happy to be calling Vancouver my home.
Having grown up here, I've both loved and hated it. At times I wanted to get out, and other times I just can't bring myself to leave - but that could be due to other issues and not my draw to the city itself. But with its relatively mild weather, clean air, and familliar surroundings, I am happy to be calling Vancouver my home.
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