This is the chant we heard as we arrived at work on Thursday as there was going to be a volunteer 'warm up' (our version of a pep rally). It was great to see all of the Laoshan cluster volunteers together and so excited about the upcoming events!
There were 'cheerleaders' whose job it is to encourage audience participation that taught us cheers like the one above. There were also hand gestures which were easy enough for even me to learn. Olympic officials were there to recognize outstanding volunteers who had worked at the test events during the previous year to ensure that the venues were ready for the Olympic Games.
My favorite part of the morning was watching the Fuwa come out and dance as well as the Olympic volunteer song. It translates to "I Am a Superstar" and is really good. Many of the volunteers knew the words and sang along. There is a music video to go along with it and I like seeing the volunteers recognized for the behind the scenes work that makes the Games possible. Even though I know no one but us cares, it was still nice to see.
Alysha and I went exploring and found the team locker rooms where the cyclists will get ready before their events. They are basically like large hotel rooms, nothing too exciting, but it was fun to think about the amazing athletes that will be there in just a couple of weeks!
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Hi Chris-I was looking at your pictures when you posted this so I feel like I might be the first person to see it. I get so excited when you have a new post! It sounds like the hoopla has begun. Does it give you goosebumps? The thing I just saw was the picture of the women's public toilet and I just can't visualize the position needed to use the darn thing! Do your feet go on the ridgey things? Keep having the time of your life! Love you bunches, Aunt Becky
It does give you goosebumps! Especially seeing the videos with all of the intense moments of competition and such...
As for the toilet (aka squatty-potty), you basically just put your feet on either side of it facing forward and bend your knees. Haha! It's really not too bad, but they are usually pretty dirty.
The video was so neat...even though you can't understand the words--you can still get the "message"...how sweet...we all can guess how much time and energy the athletes have given to get this far..but do we really have any idea how much time and energy the volunteers have given...thanks for sharing that piece...hugs..
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