4gamesandcounting Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 not really - I am more focussing on London 2012 (furthermore I have my Oz/Nz trip in october in my mind) Jealous! - Where you going and for how long? Meeting up with any of our downunder members? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawnbc Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Jericho is at the bottom of the hill the University of BC is on. It's a 10-20 minute bus ride to downtown. Beautiful location, right near a beach with a stunning view of Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver Here's the Hostel's site PM me with your email and I'll sort out the Celine song.... no - I didn't know that she made a cover version of Frida Boccaras winning song...Did I get you right, that you mean that there are no english versions of German titles? Is Jericho far away from Vancouvers city center? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 wow - that is really a lovely place for a hostel, but I am afraid that I have to spare my holidays for my trip to Oz in october Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Anyone know the route the torch will be taking when it finally arrives in Vancouver? Celebration sites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taichi Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Good luck on your relay in Kamloops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jawnbc Posted February 4, 2010 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 my torchbearer essay When I found out I'd be a torchbearer I made a decision to hold back the essay I wrote to "win" my spot. To be selected as a torchbearer via Coke's competition you entered a random draw multiple times (I did nearly 100 times). If you make it past the first round you are asked to submit a 200 word essay about how you've changed your life for the better. Then a panel decides if your entry is one of the best 4000. I thought long and hard before submitting this--even longer about sharing it. And not only because I find it hard to say anything in 200 words or less...ok, here goes: Start moving I want to carry the flame for those whose alcoholism took away everything. In February 2010 I will be excited about the Games, but I’ll also think about where I’ve come from in twenty years. Starting in February 1990 I lost it all: job, home, family, and health—all gone in a few weeks. I found myself trying to figure out where it had all gone so terribly wrong. I could see where my life was headed—and I was terrified. Terrified enough to change everything. I learned how to take care of myself: certainly no more alcohol, but also eating well and moving more. That first year I walked all over Vancouver. Then I learned how to cross-country ski. Over the next several years I added downhill skiing, ice and inline skating and snowboarding to the mix. My body recovered and got stronger; so did my mind and spirit. I even I went back to school, eventually earning a PhD. Life’s funny. Twenty years ago I was sedentary and wasting away. Today it’s me who organizes the gang to do stuff! I’ve been so lucky; I’ve tried to give back. Over the years I’ve mentored others facing challenges like alcoholism. I tell them that for me it all started with two decisions: change everything. And start moving. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 thanks for sharing such personal essay with us, jawnbc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawnbc Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 You're welcome Folks can watch me live here: http://www.ctvolympics.ca/torch/follow-torch/index.html?cid=wgtsn 18h00 on Saturday 06 Feb, GMT-8 thanks for sharing such personal essay with us, jawnbc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 : Start moving I want to carry the flame for those whose alcoholism took away everything. In February 2010 I will be excited about the Games, but I’ll also think about where I’ve come from in twenty years. Starting in February 1990 I lost it all: job, home, family, and health—all gone in a few weeks. I found myself trying to figure out where it had all gone so terribly wrong. I could see where my life was headed—and I was terrified. Terrified enough to change everything. I learned how to take care of myself: certainly no more alcohol, but also eating well and moving more. That first year I walked all over Vancouver. Then I learned how to cross-country ski. Over the next several years I added downhill skiing, ice and inline skating and snowboarding to the mix. My body recovered and got stronger; so did my mind and spirit. I even I went back to school, eventually earning a PhD. Life’s funny. Twenty years ago I was sedentary and wasting away. Today it’s me who organizes the gang to do stuff! I’ve been so lucky; I’ve tried to give back. Over the years I’ve mentored others facing challenges like alcoholism. I tell them that for me it all started with two decisions: change everything. And start moving. Wow, jawn...how beautiful. (I wish I could come back and run from what I am dealing with these days... ) THanks for sharing your touching essay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 ohh - I will definitely watch that I will set my alarm clock on 03:00 am to watch it tomorrow morning! You're welcome Folks can watch me live here: http://www.ctvolympics.ca/torch/follow-torch/index.html?cid=wgtsn 18h00 on Saturday 06 Feb, GMT-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks4ever Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Have a nice run..... in Meritt... I spend two months when I was 19 years old voluntering in Princeton,BC... and ever since... this part of the Okanagan is really deep in my heart. And for my birthday this Sunday the torch will be in Princeton BC. Meritt is really nice little town and you should be really proud to run in that area..... good luck... :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawnbc Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Thanks! *blush* And sorry to hear things aren't going as well as they could be in your life. Wow, jawn...how beautiful. (I wish I could come back and run from what I am dealing with these days... ) THanks for sharing your touching essay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Are you already a little bit nervous, jawnbc? I mean in appr. 18 hours you will bear THE Vancouver torch (and in appr. 5 hours the two semi-finals for the ESC 2010 are drawn) - you must be very excited/nervous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 That is really wonderful, jawnbc -- and shows what the Olympic Games (besides the sports action) are really about: Giving an inspiration to change something for the better. And I wish you a great experience with the torch. I would be extremely moved if I could carry the Olympic Flame for a little part of its way to the host city. If the flame should come to Germany in 2018, I'll most certainly follow in your footsteps and apply as a torchbearer myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympian Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 nice essay jawn. are you able sleep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianme17 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 my torchbearer essay When I found out I'd be a torchbearer I made a decision to hold back the essay I wrote to "win" my spot. To be selected as a torchbearer via Coke's competition you entered a random draw multiple times (I did nearly 100 times). If you make it past the first round you are asked to submit a 200 word essay about how you've changed your life for the better. Then a panel decides if your entry is one of the best 4000. I thought long and hard before submitting this--even longer about sharing it. And not only because I find it hard to say anything in 200 words or less...ok, here goes: Start moving I want to carry the flame for those whose alcoholism took away everything. In February 2010 I will be excited about the Games, but I’ll also think about where I’ve come from in twenty years. Starting in February 1990 I lost it all: job, home, family, and health—all gone in a few weeks. I found myself trying to figure out where it had all gone so terribly wrong. I could see where my life was headed—and I was terrified. Terrified enough to change everything. I learned how to take care of myself: certainly no more alcohol, but also eating well and moving more. That first year I walked all over Vancouver. Then I learned how to cross-country ski. Over the next several years I added downhill skiing, ice and inline skating and snowboarding to the mix. My body recovered and got stronger; so did my mind and spirit. I even I went back to school, eventually earning a PhD. Life’s funny. Twenty years ago I was sedentary and wasting away. Today it’s me who organizes the gang to do stuff! I’ve been so lucky; I’ve tried to give back. Over the years I’ve mentored others facing challenges like alcoholism. I tell them that for me it all started with two decisions: change everything. And start moving. brought a tear to my eye! have a wonderful time - am sure it will be a moving and unforgetable experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4gamesandcounting Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Good luck today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I just awoke and realised - that I didn't hear the alarm clock - I missed jawnbc's torch run... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4gamesandcounting Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Any pictures to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I just awoke and realised - that I didn't hear the alarm clock - I missed jawnbc's torch run... :( I also switched the torch relay live cam on when I came home at 1 a.m. -- but as I expected, I was too tired to stay awake until 3. So I fell asleep... But jawnbc will most certainly be around soon -- currently he's probably sleeping (or maybe still partying?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I also switched the torch relay live cam on when I came home at 1 a.m. -- but as I expected, I was too tired to stay awake until 3. So I fell asleep... But jawnbc will most certainly be around soon -- currently he's probably sleeping (or maybe still partying?). I suppose he is still partying!!! :) I am dissapointed that I didn't hear my alarm clock - I awoke 3 hours too late... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawnbc Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 It was, in short, amazing. Read, see and watch for yourselves. So who do I ask about getting upgraded to Torchbearer status on here? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 It was, in short, amazing. Read, see and watch for yourselves. So who do I ask about getting upgraded to Torchbearer status on here? Cool! Congratulations, Jawn. I've been waiting for word. PM the Mod - I'm sure he'll shower you with the appropriate honours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Love your pic with the Canadian flag behind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawnbc Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 It is by far the best shot, eh? Taken by one of the local volunteers after I said "hey, could I ask you to snap one with my camera?" Love your pic with the Canadian flag behind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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