my Olympic life

Every day I pull on my black shirt, fleece vest and staff pass (with a growing pin collection on the sash)

mint uniform

Then run to work, sometimes lucky enough to pass the burning cauldron
Olympic flame

I sneak in as much of the games as I can during breaks in the staff room
watching the games on break

As well as as some of the great catered snacks

catering

Our staff caterer puts out some of my favourite foods every day!
catering

Then it’s back to work, sometimes watching over our real gold bar (it’s worth half a million dollars and weights 28 pounds)
gold bar

And the million dollar coin (worth 3.5 million)

million dollar coin

Sometimes I manage the photo and video booths and try to help people get their best shot
royal canadian mint
Otherwise I’m doing coin exchange, organizing the crowds, or walking around with a megaphone to warn people of the 7 hour wait to see the Olympic medals.  You may even spot me on CTV news as I manage the crazy lines!

By the time I get home, I’m exhausted from dealing with thousands of people and usually try and bake something delicious that I can share with friends and work and my boyfriend.
banana nut muffin

(Banana nut muffins)

It’s crazy times in this city, but every day is an adventure!

Please feel free to keep asking me questions here

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5 Responses to “my Olympic life”

  • Kristina Says:
    February 20th, 2010 at 11:52 pm

    I cannot believe that Plushenko lost to Evan Lysacek. It is a huge scandal that he lost.

  • JennJ Says:
    February 21st, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    Gill,
    We totally tried to get into the Royal Canadian Mint pavilion but the lines were HUGE (awesome, who would have expected such a turn-out all over town) so we kept strolling.

    Sounds like you’re having a blast, the city sure was radiant, excellent that you can have a first-hand experience.

  • shelley Says:
    February 21st, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    sounds crazy but so jealous you get to experience the olympics first hand- so cool!

  • Victoria Says:
    February 22nd, 2010 at 7:51 am

    You are so lucky to be right in the heart of the Olympic experience! Stay wrapped up warm, and continue to enjoy every moment :) xxx

  • GirlonRaw Says:
    February 26th, 2010 at 10:19 am

    Oh wow, I really need to catch up on your blog Miss Gillian but I do believe you are having a riot of a time being back at home. I’m setting in now to catch up on what you have been up to :)

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