There’s nothing better than seeing Canada in the spotlight. And as expected, Vancouver’s proving to be a fantastic host for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. From KD Lang's show-stopping performance of "Hallelujah" in last Friday's Opening Ceremonies - to the electric energy of the Canadian fans cheering on our hometown favorites - I'm completely addicted to anything, everything, & ALL things Olympic.
Some personal highlights so far are the following – of course the celebs & fashions are front & center in my book:
- Wayne Gretzky (The Great One), Steve Nash (NBA allstar), Catriona Le May Doan (speed skating icon) & Nancy Greene (skiing legend) lighting the Olympic Cauldron.
- “You Gotta Be here” - commercial airing throughout the Olympic coverage encouraging traveling to BC in 2010 – proud Canadian British Columbians Michael J Fox (amidst some of Canada’s biggest & best trees), Sarah McLachlan (donning black Hunter Wellies & admist orca whales), Ryan Reynolds (“laid back”… mmm - always delicious), Erick McCormack, Steve Nash, & Sex and the City's Kim Cattrall. “We call it home, my home, our home." Click for the TV & Unedited versions. So worth a watch.
- “We Are The World 25 for Haiti” (click to watch) - 25 years ago Michael Jackson cowrote this song with Lionel Richie to raise money for Africa. Today, several A-list stars gathered for a remake with proceeds going to Haiti earthquake relief – available on iTunes (you can also download “Hope for Haiti” songs from George Clooney’s telethon).
- Canada’s first gold on home soil – Alexandre Bilodeau (above) – Men’s Moguls Freestyle Skiing - AMAZING.
- Canada’s first women’s snowboarding gold (& the first Canadian Women to earn a gold on home soil!!) - Maellle Ricker (local West Vancouver girl) – Ladies Snowboard Cross. I physically leapt out of my seat for that one.
- Other gold, silver and bronze Canadian medals have been earned in Speed Skating, Men’s Snowboard Cross & Moguls Freestyle Skiing. The medal count continues... loving metallics.
- US figure skater Evan Lysacek (Los Angelean) debuting his feathered costume in his short program, designed by Vera Wang, fashion icon & former figure skater herself. His second Vera outfit can be seen in tonight’s long program. You go boy.
- Evan’s US teammate Johnny Weir marching proudly into the figure skating arena with a black studded Balenciaga bag – ok, it was a full on purse. Ever the fashionista, his costume had pink accents as well. Go big - go gold - or go pink.
- US downhill skier, Lindsey Vonn, overcoming a devastating shin injury, to take gold. Teammate Julia Mancusco, wearing a tiara over her helmet as a good luck charm, takes silver. No joke. Look closely...
- Shaun White taking a victory lap (after winning gold in his first run) & introducing his double McTwist 1260. This Big Bear California native is called “the flying tomato”. He proudly defended his gold from Torino, & was incredible to watch.
Thankfully we still have more than another week of the games to enjoy – I just can’t get enough.
GO CANADA!!!!
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