Monday, March 1. 2010
Olympic Games came to an end and so did the weekend
I just listened to the bits and pieces of the closing ceremony. I missed the first part, though. Hopefully I get to see that, too at some point. The Games have been pronounced excellent and friendly. I recognize Canadiens as friendly, as well. They are a little bit more laid back than Americans are; a little bit more relaxed and at ease. The music in the closing ceremony was nice and it was good to hear Michael J Fox again (I didn’t know he is a Canadian, thouhg). It’s a shame to see what happened to him at early age, needing him to stop acting.
The weekend also came to an end. Today will be back to work. I am not sure how exactly that will work, because I didn’t get too much sleep. One of the advantages of the Olympic Games having ended will be that I’ll get my sleep back 
. Fortunately it’s just once in the two years. It was well worth it. In two years, the Olympic movement will visit London, which will make things a little easier.
I hope to get a little easier week this week. At least I’ll have my day off on Wednesday. I wanted to visit some former colleagues, but I plan to postpone that a little further. On Wednesday we’ll have the elections of the city council. I also look forward to that, as I am curious to see what the results we’ll be. Now trying to get another hour of sleep.
The “laid back” really depends what part of Canada you are in. In most provinces, we are definitely laid back. Not in Ontario, particularily Toronto and Ottawa. Everyone out west says that Toronto thinks it is the center of the universe for a reason. They are very much the ‘go getters’, while the rest of us like to chill out. But no, those in Toronto, I would equate with those in NYC/NJ.
And we do try to be friendly.. honest…
Your FRIENDLY canuckian reader…teehee
wulfie
I have visited Ottawa and Toronto, as well. In Toronto I felt a little more rushed, but Ottawa was pretty laid back, too. I like the fast bus system in Ottawa. That was a weird experience. Usually there’s underground or other means, but Ottawa has a fast bus track system
Friendly is key in Canada!
