Oh Canada...
Posted by Kaylea Botting on Monday, February 22, 2010

Vancouver 2010 Olympics, I don't know what to say.
I was so excited that we were hosting the games. After the weird opening ceremonies (Didn't really understand the boy on wires flying through the air over "wheat") I was still excited.
After we won our first gold, I was jumping for joy.
When the women's hockey team slaughtered Slovakia, I was giddy.
When we only got silver in snowboard-cross, I was miffed but still happy that we placed.
I went out and bought my red mittens the day the olympics started. I also got a T-shirt.
But the only thing I was waiting for was the USA vs. Canada hockey game. I could not wait to watch us beat them on our ice, in OUR sport.
And now the game is over... and the final score was 5-3. For the USA.
I am so upset! I thought we would win! I was sure we would kick butt! Like my favourite Coca Cola commercial, I was positive we would "make sure they knew who's game they were playing". And at the same time, I knew the US was our biggest competition.
I knew they were good... I knew it would be a tough game.
My heart is broken.... we'll be hearing about this one for years. UNLESS we win on TUESDAY!!! Against Russia!And then make a huge comeback and play for Gold! I know we are in 6th place, but I won't give up on us! I will wear my shirt and mittens! I will cheer! I will watch that game and invite all my friends to watch it with me!
Let's GO! Let's WIN!