GDMA 2010

I am pretty sure after the hockey game today and two weeks of relatively peaceful events we were all feeling quite smug about our beautiful country and our amazing city. We are blessed to live in the best country in the world. I know sometimes I forget how powerful our mountains, coast lines and forest are and the people of Vancouver are by far the friendliest and most polite city dwellers I have ever experienced. Well Done Van City! On a side note: I would like to apologize to the world for Nickleback, Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan, and Hedley. They are the red headed step children of Canadian music. It is safe to unplug your ears now. Hopefully Neil Young made it a bit less excruciating for you. I love you Canada! And so does this guy.

I don’t know why it’s taken this long for someone to make a patriotic post. As everyone living in this country knows, we’re hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics this year. If you haven’t been downtown to bask in the Canadian spirit, I strongly suggest you do as the atmosphere is unbelievable.

We have completed the first week with 4 Golds, 4 Silvers and 1 Bronze medal. Tonight the Ice Dancing finals take place, and the Canadians are currently in first, so fingers crossed for them. The Men’s Curling team are kicking ass in first place with a 8-0 record, and the Women, also in first with a 6-1 record. And, of course, the most talked about and advertised event, hockey. The Canadian women are undefeated and currently hold a 1-0 lead against Finland in the Semi’s. If they win, they will face the US on Thursday in the Finals. After a disappointing defeat by the USA, the Canadian Men take on Germany tomorrow night and the winner will move on to the quarterfinals.

I urge everyone reading this to gather with their fellow Canadians, crack a Canadian/Kokanee/Granville Island/Cesaer or any other Canadian beverage of choice and cheer with all of your heart.

Go Canada Go!

I absolutely love the work of Airside. Fun fun infographic animation plus is a great peek into the process of making the video below.

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If you’ve missed the GDMA 2010 Love Sold Separately Bake Sale today, fear not. We will be back again at the Richmond Kwantlen Rotunda tomorrow at 10am.

It was a huge success today. Thanks to everyone who bought our goodies.

And we will tell you what we tell ourselves everyday: your lips don’t get fat.

That’s right. Get your hands on some sweet baked and handcrafted goodies next Wednesday Feb 10th and Thursday Feb 11th and support the GDMA 2010 Grad Show. We will be located in the Rotunda between 10AM – 12PM. See you there.

sweet wordmark identity and several infographical magical-ness, check it.