:: ACTON IN ACTION ::

… quickly…deflating… such a build up and it’s done…

It’s crazy to think of how much you work, and how much you prepare mentally for something that really only last 2 segments of 50+ seconds. I felt like everything came down so quickly that I wasn’t even able to really think clearly of how I did… was I happy with my performance? Did I do everything I could of prior to “THIS” to be fully ready? What just happened???? That was more like what went through my mind. The moment I stood in the start gate… the weather seem to clear a bit for me. (Who ever watched would have noticed that the SKI GOD was out there to help me J) I was nervous, heart in my throat feeling, what happened to my quadzillas?…  but I left with the start gate hearing so many people cheering for me, and I had the energy and attitude that I was going for it. My second run was probably similar in the attacking sense, but I lost too much time with poor skiing on the bottom, and I do feel like I did EVERYTHING I could of at that time so I don’t regret ANYTHING!

That was my goal for the day – to not regret or leave anything on the hill… I wanted it to be in the finish with me.

I did have some amazing fans – my fan club got some sweet airtime on the big screen. Thanks Mom & Dad, Gavan & Lindsay with their kiddos, Lise-Marie, Mamie and Papi, Raymond and Michelle (my god parents), Andrea, and especially Mike for making it work out with his team. I have talked about this moment with all of them for the last 4 years… and it happens so quickly it’s SHOCKING!!!!! It’s over! It’s ALL OVER, DONE, and DONE…. but I walk away with nothing but the pride of being a Canadian. A soo girl, and especially just happy I could share this moment with all the ones that have supported me and pushed me to my limits. It was a special moment. I touches my heart and makes me emotional just looking back at it. I had the time of my life, the day of my life, and the result isn’t what I dreamed of… but I’m OK with it!! Hahaha

Thanks to everybody who tuned in to watch. I know so many of you did, soooo COOL! All the messages everybody posted. It fueled me.

Enjoy the pictures below.

Love you all :: Brigitte

** I am going to keep writing on here to whoever wants to read. I race this Saturday (13^th) in Germany for World Cup Finals. I’m training all week, so hope I get some sweet pictures to post. **

My Cheering SQUAD – walking to the race!!!

The nice layer of FOG, RAIN and SNOW!

If anybody has this please write me and let me know hahaha … it was lost by the end of the day….

Waiting for me to go… I’m sure they are starting to get nervous!!!

After my first run  – SOOO HAPPY!!!!!

Mike sliding with Sydney after my race!!!! Sweet picture!

The best fans and best mascots!!!!

Anna and I – trying to find a way to get rid of all our gear the day of Closings – we took 3 buses, and talked to about 20 people who had no idea where to send us. We finally got it figured out – I look somewhat still excited here – (1st shuttle bus ride)

Anna and I on top of CANADA HOUSE in the Athlete’s Village in Vancouver…. just minutes away from the GOLD in men’s hockey!

Listening to the sound of VANCOUVER, as the men’s hockey team won gold….

Gathering for closing ceremonies……. hahah i’m obviously doing something ridiculous!

The tech girls at closings… me, Anna, Erin, Mitch and MP