#lehtbridge

For the first time in forever.

Since way before me and Nicola broke up. So like, a year an a half ago?

Danced/flirted with a couple girls but mostly just danced in like that, friend circle mode. 

I actually had so much fun.

I really really enjoy dancing, I just think I am not good at it, but I just thought like, fuck it I'm not here to impress you I'm here cause I wanted to dance. 

Embarassment. Disgraced our country. Made Canadians look bad.

These are all things that are written in the comments section of the article mentioned regarding the play and the way that Team Canada, led by skip Heather Nedohin, were seen to be acting according to various curling fans.

Yes Team Nedohin was different. They swore when they screwed up, they were mad when they didn't get to compete for a gold medal which is the only goal for any curling team from Canada, and they joked around with each other. You could say that they were not your typical curling team.

I say it is about damn time.

Whenever I used to watch curling, it was just the same types of curlers. Although curlers yelled, they rarely showed much emotion, they rarely displayed their frustration, and it was a cardinal sin to even think of swearing. Nedohin's team changed this immensely.

Heather's team was a team full of passion. They showed their excitement when they won and they were mad at themselves when they lost or screwed up. Heather herself could have a photo album made for herself for all of the different faces that she had while expressing certain emotions.

Some people see this as childish, but I see this as a breath of fresh air. Nedohin and her team are becomming that new era of curlers that are not afraid to combine family, emotion, fun, and even good looks all into one package. Heck, ten years ago we would not have even thought of the idea of women's curlers having a "racy" calendar or even wearing yoga pants to curl in.

Now curling for many males under 35 is seen as the beach volleyball of winter, meaning that we have our "curling hotties" that we adore (Bonus points if you can figure out who mine is). This is the way the sport is changing and if the sport is to survive and thrive with younger audiences, this is the way it needs to go.

Just like sponsorship and the World Curling Tour that makes curling a profession was a big change for curling, so is the actions of Team Nedohin.

Is it common? No.

Is it going to offend some? Yes.

Is it the future? I think so.

I had the opportunity to watch Nedohin's team play this past week in Lethbridge. They were a breath of fresh air to what can be seen by some as a boring sport. I liked how they showed general emotion when they did good or bad. I loved how they had fun with each other and did not take their emotions personally out on another team. I also like how Heather dances to the music between ends.

All in all, I was impressed by Team Nedohin at the Worlds. I am disappointed in how they finished, but I am proud that they actually showed that they are normal people with with genuine emotions. My belief is that this is the way curling is going, so we best get ready for it.

Way to go Team Nedohin!

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