Hey Chiddy Fans!
What a day! (Eh? Because we are in Canada after all) This has been quite a day so I’ll recap what Vancouver is like right now. Arriving at the airport you see so much Olympic Pride sprawled out on every wall and every corner. The accreditation station is located inside the airport itself which is pretty cool! I really have to commend VANOC and Translink for the ease of transportation moving in and around Vancouver. The trains are straight forward and get you everywhere and the buses are also very convenient. From where I’m staying in Burnaby to Downtown or the Pacific Coliseum it has been a breeze, accessibility wise. I’ll follow this up with some pictures.
Walking around downtown Burrard is walking in a sea of red and white. Never have I seen such Canadian pride before, it really is an amazing experience! (Plus, Vancouver really is the home of food. I found a restaurant I wanted to eat at on every corner! I settled with Guu on Thurlow though, which was a fantastic choice!) Anyways, getting back to the point at hand.
First day of the Men’s competition. I was so nervous walking into the PNE (could also be because there were policemen just walking around everywhere!) It’s funny, walking downtown, all you see is red and white but walking into the Pacific Coliseum all you see is sky blue! All the volunteers and anyone from VANOC is wearing that light blue color.
I’ve been in skating for a long time and never have I been that interested in the first group of a competition. However, this competition was so different. I am actually in awe of how amazing today’s skating was. I have never seen that many clean programs at an international competition before! Notable mentions go to Florent Amodio who started off the competition on a high note. Denis Ten was also another crowd favorite as was Daisuke Takahashi and Evan Lysacek. I am very aware that there have been several other amazing skates but for me, those ones were my favorite. Now about Patrick’s skate. Yes he has definitely skated better days and even his axel during the warm up was a lot more spectacular than the one he did in competition. However, he is sitting in seventh place which isn’t that far from the podium at all! I still have a lot of hope in him and I’m resting on the fact that he usually delivers when he has too. I have so much faith in this kid, not only because he is my best friend but also because I know how much this means to him as well. So I’m not worried and really I am so so proud of him for getting here to Vancouver as well! It really is his dream come true to be able to skate on Olympic Ice!! Let’s keep cheering him on Canada! #Chancan!
I’ll keep updating from Vancouver as the week progresses with all the exciting events and news! Till tomorrow!
- Aivory
I have so much faith in Patrick’s abilities as a skater that I’m sure he’ll do spectacularly in his performance on Thursday! Good luck! Give it all you’ve got! We are all behind you, cheering you on!!
It was awesone meeting you tonight. It was an ammazing experience for me, one of the best in my life and I will always cherish this experience and remember fondly where I was in the 2010 Mens short program. I am always and forever a Patrick Chan fan and of course ” I BELIEVE” that he will come through on the long program, which is his favorite. All of the country is with you, and so is your devoted fan –ME! Good luck Patrick!
I think it was actually a fantastic debut! Just imagining being in Patrick’s position makes me cringe. I don’t know how Patrick handled it so well. Bravo, and by Thursday I’m sure the others will be on edge when they see Patrick!
you will do soooo well on thursday! we will be cheering you on from our television screens & my mum!<3 remember, like you said, "it's competing with myself" not competing with others. so don't be to hard on yourself, but give it your all.
CHINESE-CANADIAN REPRESENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we have faith!
You are Canada’s “special”!! keep on having fun on the ice and don’t worry about the medal.
We’re all rooting for you Patrick!
Saw a short bio on NBC & think that you’re a good guy with a great attitude. Keep up the good work! Cheering you on. -College student in CA
You’ve got nothing to lose; be a fearless fighter!
Nous sommes fiers de toi Patrick!
Please win GOLD! You can DO IT!!!! Go! Go! Go! Allez! Allez! Allez! 加油! 加油! 加油!
I really loved Patrick’s skate in the short program! He did a wonderful job and 7th is not at all far from the podium. No matter what happens though I think Patrick will always remain a Canadian favourite at least in my heart and those of my friends=) We’ll be watching tomorrow, cheering, praying and content no matter what happens! Hope he has fun!!
Yea! Go Patrick Chan. I believe in him too. I mean, sure he didn’t do as well as we know he can do but that was just the short programs. Lol, Canada has faith that Patrick will pull through! I’m cheering for you, Patrick!!
no matter what , patrick is still my favourite
Yes, Vancouver really is a wonderful place.
If you’re a shopper, Aivory, you should go to Metrotown in Burnaby. Although I’m sure you already know that.
#Chancan do it! WE LOVE YOU PATRICK!
YESSSS PATRICK
u r awesome!! I’m not canadian but for me u r the best!!
Thanks, Aivory and I agree with everything you state.
I remember that the boy who was dreaming about going to 2010 Vancouver Olympics few years ago and now, he is on Olympic Ice! It’s just amazing to see 19 years old Patty skate well under huge amount of pressure. I am so proud of him
I believe he will do the skate of his life tonight!
#Chancan!
girls beside me say ur a hottie
sad 7th place ☻…
Patrick!
Just watched your long program and loved it!
Chinese Canadian pride !
Love your style, no one can top it.
Happy belated Chinese new year & enjoy your Olympic experience.
PATRICK CHAN
YOU DAH YOU DAH BEST
WE LOVE YOU!
Great job with the long and short program!! We are all proud of you so don’t put too much pressure on yourself! Going to the olympics is an amazing experience for anyone so don’t let the stress get to you, besides you’ve got a great future ahead of you, don’t give up!!you can do it! We all believe and you!!
Great job patrick great attitude about your finishing status you didn’t need to win gold silver or bronze to be a great skater just remember you were awesome and thats all that anyone needs to be
GRETA JOB IN YOUR LONG PROGRAM PATRICK CHAN
i do play a sport it isn’t in the olympics but i do aspire to be in the championships one day and i have won a fairly large amount of medals including 1st(gold) 3rd(bronze) 4th 5th also both bronze and patrick you ahve made so many young atheletes including me want to be the best want to do our best
thank you patrick
Awesome and outstanding! Enjoyed your remarkable performance! Can’t wait to see you in the next near future Olympic and or other competitions! The recongnition you’ve claim is definitely your gain!
The last dejected effort often becomes the winning stroke by W.J. Camero! I see that in you!!!
You did great today! Awesome program and a great song! Being able to have an experience of a lifetime and be in the top 5 is something not everyone can do. 繼續加油!! Congrats from Toronto!
Patrick Chan
I am so proud to say you are a Canadian,because Iam so proud of you.
Thanks for every thing that you have given to all your fans. You still have 2014 and on Big congrad from one of many fans Hugs always……….
Yesterday all I can say is you did AMAZING! =] I was cheering for you the whole time and I’m so proud of you & so are many others! =] You are really an inspiration and just keep on skating because you are amazing! <3
- Briana Dacosta : 14 : Student
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This location is relatively new and great fun on Weekends. Congrats Patrick! You did us proud.