It’s hump day. I’m not 100% sure where the origin of the term ‘hump day’ came from but I can verify that few people where I now live have any idea what it means. Wednesday is hump day. Why? Most work weeks involve some sort of hill you have to get over and in keeping with the try-and-make-it-to-the-weekend lifestyle most young professionals have, Wednesday is halfway between Monday and Friday.
This week, however, is one giant hump. No, my week is not challenging. It’s actually the opposite. I’m finding it challenging to keep myself entertained as I literally have nothing to do. I spent my entire morning doing one of my favourite past times since I moved here: trying to do watch something I can’t. Normally I spend hours scouring the web for good links to shows I miss back at home. Shows that won’t how here until next year. Or maybe even the year after. And even then, watching it won’t be easy. Shows will change networks mid-season. Networks will change time slots. Time slots aren’t advertised. You name it. I can’t find it. Sometimes even movies don’t make it here.
The thing I’ve had the most difficulty finding here has been hockey. I’m not sure if anyone from Asia really watches or cares about hockey. That said, today was the World Juniors Gold match hosted in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It came down to two countries known for great hockey players: Canada and the USA. Minutes before the game started, I was able to find a site that had a live blog/chat going on. I then spent close to three hours glued to my desk, refreshing twitter(thank God for hash tags) and following the game on TSN.ca. The funny thing is, I wouldn’t say I’m a huge hockey fan. Of all the sports I do watch, I enjoy it the most but I’m not sure that says much.
Why, then, was my heart racing about 95% of the time? I’m not sure how to describe the feeling of watching/hearing/reading about my countrymen other than it gives me chills. I love it. I’ll read anything about Canada and I get excited. Reading news articles about a city I don’t live in is still a part of my daily routine. I’m not saying I always get excited in a good way. Sometimes I’m deeply shamed by what Canadians do (Mr. Harper, I don’t like you or your thoughts on global warming). But for the most part, I’m like “Damn, we Canadians are awesome.”
I guess that’s why when it comes to sports AND my countrymen, everything becomes much more intense. In 37 days, my home town will be hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics and to say I’m elated would be a vast understatement. I’m hoping to attend a few events and just be around for all the amazing energy in Vancouver. I also can’t wait for people to see how great my country is. Ack. So much pride for one day!
[In case you are curious, we loss in overtime to the US, 6-5.]
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