Being Canadian and patriotic??? eh?

I am Canadian. You hear it on the beer commercials all the time, claiming our victories over fresh air, good times and beer, of course. I don't drink anymore however, but enjoy the commercials none the less. It's the patriotism in them that get me. I never used to be a land lover, however there are many times I've stood up for my country. I have had close relatives in Iraq fighting over there and thank God they have all come home safe, but ironically it has been the Olympics that has made me feel North Strong and True.
To know me this news would be astounding because I hate, and have always hated watching sports on T.V. It was never my thing before this year. I kinda fell into it too, My eldest wanted to watch the speed skating and I figured no reason to crush her Canada pride, she could watch the one event, then I'd rapidly change the channel to something worthy of my attention. But something happened... I watched it with her, I paid attention and didn't burst into flames in a blaze of boredom! Nay I enjoyed it!!
Suddenly I was recording those 'more interesting' shows so I could watch more Olympics. First speed skating, then snow boarding, skiing, ice dancing, and to be honest... curling! Now I shutter to admit the curling part as I have NEVER given it more attention than to recognize it's curling and change the channel, but suddenly it was interesting! How they curved that rock to get around the other one, the frantic brushing of the ice to gain speed, blah blah blah. I have got Olympic fever! Canada is renowned for our Hockey, no no, it's true. And to be fair, out of all sports shown on T.V. That was the only one I ever watched growing up, not fanatically, but watched my home team. (back when we had a home team, sniffle) So hockey was OK. I have found myself responding to the Canada Hockey games as if in a commercial! Arms jutting to the sky with a hearty "score" ripping out of my lungs the moment the puck touches the net! I feel a little silly admitting this but I teared up a few times, just so happy for Canada! So now my heart is aflutter at the thought of the Canada - USA game. (knock on wood) The woman's team won the Gold against them yesterday 2-0. (for those of you currently residing underneath a rock) and despite the rude celebratory issues of the after game, we deserved it. The USA team has ritual where in they all take turns stomping on the Canadian flag prior to their face off with us.... so the fact that we rubbed it in a little with the beer and cigars on ice after the gold was handed out??? I'd say a little more than understandable, not agreeable - but understandable. The men's USA team however will retaliate for it I'm sure. So us friendly Canadians are used to these tactics from them. The high sticking, interference and unsportsmanlike conduct is to be expected. Canada can take it, we're used to people not taking us seriously, and that will be their downfall, Cause Canada is going to wipe the podium with their jerseys and washing their feet with USAs tears! Let just hope the USA men's team can hope their eye faucets better than the woman's hockey team!
GO CANADA GO!!!
And that's all I have to say right now eh.