While this title could have referred to the anticipation of the 2014 Sochi Olympics, it is actually referring to this year's Olympic cauldron.
The opening ceremonies two weeks ago showed us that even the best laid plans can go awry. One part of the cauldron did not appear, causing a delay in the torch lighting ceremony. The show went on and the games commenced.
Tonight, the closing ceremonies started with a mime plugging two cables together and, lo and behold, the part of the cauldron that failed to function two weeks ago appeared without a hitch. The athlete who was supposed to light the malfunctioned part reappeared tonight and illuminated it to the delight of the crowd.
While it was worth a giggle, it also made me think: Canada did a fantastic job laughing at its own foible. And in front of the entire world! Kudos!
How many times have I botched something up and tried to remain serious about it? Too many! I need to take on the Canadian spirit: laugh about it then live it up!
Until next time...laugh away!
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