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VANCOUVER
Alexandra Orlando - 12 Feb 2010
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I didn't know what to expect flying out to an Olympics as Beijing starts to fade from people's memories. I was so excited that we were hosting the Games and bringing the world to this incredible city, but had to really come to terms with the fact that I was coming as a volunteer and spectator! Definitely a weird feeling, but the second I got here it has been unbelievable. The streets are lined with people in red and white, there are so many languages..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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WRITING FOR CBC SPORTS
Alexandra Orlando - 10 Feb 2010
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Hey Everyone! Check out my articles on www.cbc.ca/olympics! I will be writing through the 2010 Games on my experiences out West and would love for you all to follow them :) GO CANADA! http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/blogs/alexandraorlando/2010/02/pressure-and-the-canadian-athlete.html http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/blogs/alexandraorlando/2010/01/the-icing-on-the-cake.html
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Haiti
Alexandra Orlando - 22 Jan 2010
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I was running late for work today and flung myself on to the nearest seat I could find on the Northbound train. Vacant for only a few seconds, the seat beside me had today's Metro newspaper crumpled up on it. I don't usually grab it because I use my precious time on the subway to close my eyes and fall semi-asleep, but the front page caught my attention. The crisis in Haiti heightened with the terror and horror of a devastating after shock. My...
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The Big 2-3
Alexandra Orlando - 20 Jan 2010
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I woke up this morning with the biggest smile on my face. I'm not usually a huge birthday person and don't really care too much for the whole big she-bang, but I actually may have had a change of heart. What triggered this excitedness? I really couldn't tell you. All I know is that I was actually genuinely looking forward to being 23. Last year I had blown out my knee and was a miserable, grumpy birthday girl on crutches. I pretty much would've........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Gymnastics Deja Vu
Alexandra Orlando - 3 Jan 2010
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So weird to have apparatus back in my hands...weird good :) Remember this life?
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2010
Alexandra Orlando - 3 Jan 2010
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Happy New Year Everybody!!! I still can't believe it's 2010...kinda freaks me out a bit...but I was so ready for 2009 to be over. As fast as it flew by the last couple of months have probably been the most stressful of my entire life and just seemed to never end. I can't even believe that I made it through as unscathed as I did. I mean here I am, healthy and happy, surrounded by great family and friends...can't really ask for too much more than........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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At a loss for words...
Alexandra Orlando - 31 Dec 2009
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It's an awful day when you wake up hearing about someone's death. Especially, when a tragic accident took the life of such an incredible person so quickly. I met Kelly Pace only a few weeks ago at a good friend's birthday party. She stood out in the room right away with her infectious smile. I only spoke with her briefly, but what I will always remember is her birthday toast to Jane. Her genuine warmth, love and compassion for another strong,...
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