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GOOOOOOOOOLD!

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Rosie MacLennan delivers a solid performance today in trampoline! CANADA’S FIRST GOLD IN THE SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES IN LONDON! I was in the CTV control room when she won the medal and you should have heard the cheers coming from the entire building (which started once the defending champion from China fell on her last jump)! Not to mention it was cool so see most of the people in the control room STAND when our anthem played. We’re so proud of you Rosie, your late grandfather certainly had the best seat in the house once you stood on that podium! 🙂

Sunday update – Olympic Games

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YAY, it’s Sunday!

The day of the week I write for sixteen straight minutes, based on subjects I think of at this split second. Why sixteen minutes? No idea, but it seems like a good amount of time to write.

I currently have a deep cleansing mask plastered all over my face since my skin needs rejuvenating after working 53 hours this week. Phew.

Since working for the Olympics, all the days of the week have merged into one. Instead of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, there’s day one, day two, day three…etc.

Even though I have massive bags under my eyes and I slur my speech due to lack of sleep, my internship is going very well! I run around to all the edit suites and make sure everyone has what they need. The best part is sitting in the production studio and watching sports-anchors Michael Landsberg and Kate Beirness report updates on the Olympic Games. They’re such naturals in front of the camera, plus great journalists to look up to. They work extremely hard to research and prepare for the day (which usually starts at 4:30 a.m.).

I did a bit of research for Kate this morning, which was super exciting! I looked up facts about Canadian athletes and teams, not knowing that some of my facts indeed made it to air! Moving on up!

Anyway, even though it’s been 10 minutes, I’m going to end it here ’cause I’m extremely tired and need my sleep. I’ll make it up by posting photos I took in the studio. 🙂

XO

Jessica

Best uniforms at the 2012 London Olympic Games

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Canada – Hudson’s Bay Company 

Kept very simple. Love the zip-up sweaters, but not so hot on the beige khakis. However, the entirety of the uniform still works because I’m biased and love Canada and all our athletes – they can be dressed in garbage bags and I’d still love ’em.

Great Britain – Stella McCartney 

Keeping it classy in black. Love it.

USA – Ralph Lauren

This honestly can’t get any more American. From their military inspired hats to their Ralph Lauren logo on their jackets. All they need is a piece of apple pie in their hand and they’re good to go.

Australia – Sportscraft

I really just like their white shoes with the black laces.

South Korea – Fila

AHOY MATEY! I love everything about their uniform. Clean-cut, sophisticated, and definitely trendy.

Top 5 favourite fashion designers

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1. Alexander McQueen

Creative director Sarah Burton has done a flawless job the past few years, always loved the creativity, innovation, and story-telling within the designs of McQueen.

2. Pink Tartan

I’ve been to a couple of her shows at Toronto Fashion week and Kim Newport Mimran continutes to impress me. Classic with an interesting twist.

3. Christian Dior

Without a doubt, no one can compare to a Dior gown. Absolutely stunning.

4. Erdem Moralioglu

Dresses meant for a princess. Seriously, he dresses Kate Middleton.

5. Vera Wang

Always had a thing for Vera, her designs continue to be inspiring. She’s also my future wedding dress designer.

This will be my child’s first toy…

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One fierce pony.

Actually, as freaky and weird as Karl looks as a “My Little Pony,” I’ll say I’m buying it for my child – but I’d keep it for myself.

“My Little Karl, My Little Karllll….”

You have to admit, these were the best commercials when you were little. Prepare to have the theme song stuck in your head all day. You’re welcome.

Man, I love summer

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Katie and I took a road trip to Cobourg Beach today! Magazines + watermelon + country music + gossip + sunshine = PERFECTION! As per usual, a wonderful day with the best friend! 🙂

We also saw Katy Perry: Part Of Me and…um…I’ve never cried in a movie theatre before – so why did it take the KATY PERRY movie to make me bawl?! I had pretty low expectations for the movie in general, but it was surprisingly WAY more entertaining and showed a side of Katy (as cliche as this sounds) I’ve never seen before. A vulnerable side. The part when she was about to go on stage and she started to break down because she was starting to miss Russell (who she probably hasn’t seen in weeks), so her friend handed her a necklace Russell gave her and she put it on.. ok that sounds lame, but if you’ve seen the movie, you’ll know how depressing that scene was. WAH, it makes me sad thinking about it. I’d be one of the first to admit – I’d see it again. It thoroughly entertained me.

Speaking of which, her song Peacock has been playing on replay for about an hour now…

UPDATE ON MY SUMMER LIST!

(Bolded are complete)

1. Spend $50 on Summer apparel.

2. Buy fabrics and design a summer collection. Have a Lookbook made and sell clothes to make minimum $100 from the collection at the end of the summer. (I’m re-arranging this one and crossing it off because I DID make a shirt, but unless I hire little sewers who can work from my room, I don’t have time to make more.)

3. Attend a live-taping of the The Marilyn Denis Show.

4. Make a summer playlist. Will post playlist when made.

5. Go to Keswick and canoe/fish on the lake with my boyfriend. :)

6. Go to Wonderland and ride THE LEVIATHAN. AHH, love rollar coasters!

7. Attend a Blue Jay’s game.

8. Buy one new nail polish and beauty product once a month.

9. Have something published.

10. Watch all episodes I’ve missed of Grey’s Anatomy, Gossip Girl, 90210, America’s Next Top Model and How I Met Your Mother. Finish seasons of Gilmore Girl, Dawson’s Creek and Lost.

11. Completely clean my room, every nook and corner. Get rid of anything I do not use or wear.

12. Go on a picnic.

13. Attend a drive-in.

14. Discover/make a new summer drink mixture.

15. Get my smart-serve.

16. Start a YouTube channel. Have at least 50 subscribers by the end of the summer.

17. CUBA! Enough said.

18. Write a hand-written letter to one of my idols.

19. Bake something fancy with one of my best friends.

20. Read the entire Harry Potter series. Have Harry Potter marathon of all movies.

21. Eat at a restaurant I’ve never been to before. MUST HAVE A PATIO!

22. Purchase a fashion magazine I’ve never read before.

23. GET AN INTERNSHIP FOR THE FALL!