Winter Olympics 2010

Cocaine Princess here.

Today will mark the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C. Yes that's right the Winter Olympics are on our turf!

For the past year commercials starring Donald Sutherland surrounded by Canadian Olympic athletes asking the question, "Do You Believe?" have been airing non stop as well as ads with Michael J. Fox promoting the city of Vancouver. 

"The Olympic Torch was lit on October 22th 2009. It then traveled from Greece, over to the North Pole to Canada's High Arctic and on to the West Coast and Vancouver. In Canada it traveled approximately 45,000 km over 106 days making it the longest relay route within one country in Olympic history. The Olympic Torch was carried by approximately 12,000 Canadians." 

 

Pictured above are the official mascots for the games inspired by traditional First Nations creatures, the mascots include: 

Sumi — An animal guardian spirit who wears the hat of the orca whale, flies with the wings of the mighty Thunderbird and runs on the strong furry legs of the black bear.


Quatchi — A Sasquatch, who wears boots and earmuffs. 

Miga — A mythical sea bear, part orca and part kermode bear. 

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A while back I bought my Olympic mitts.

I recently acquired some other pieces that I wear in the mornings during my run. All proceeds went to support local athletes.

My hoodie.

I have two hats or as they're called up here, toques. 

I alternate everyday although I prefer wearing the one below because of the pom-pom.

And my scarf.

 My loyal and dear readers it's finally Friday and the start to the long weekend!

Whatever your plans are have a loving weekend.-x

XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess