tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.comments2009-10-26T19:45:14.179-07:00Alexandra Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02568667103124846833noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-41889820263590284062009-10-26T19:45:14.179-07:002009-10-26T19:45:14.179-07:00Athletes Canada has done alot to serve the interests of Canada&#39;s Athletes. However, most of the initiatives put in place were forged by the likes of Ann Peel and Lori Johnston. Unfortunately, today&#39;s organization is not what it once was. Of today&#39;s organization Peel says “I don’t think they are serving Canada’s athletes well.” <br /><br />She goes on to add. Today, if someone wants a career in sports administration, they use AthletesCAN as a stepping-stone, compromising their ability to be an effective critic … I end up advising about twenty-five athletes per year who come to me for advice and assistance. It distresses me when I hear their stories and frustration with the organization that was created to deal with these issues … I feel sad that the organization we worked so hard to create has moved from advocate to co-option and effective merger with the COC.”<br /><br />I would say more but can&#39;t. If interested go to www.heatstrokethebook.com to find out how Canada&#39;s Athletes can take control of matters today.Heatstrokehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14523458684717496098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-16827884936439657152009-10-21T06:34:08.321-07:002009-10-21T06:34:08.321-07:00Bravo Lauren. You and Alex give me hope that there can be change for the betterment of sport in Canada.<br />Thank you.marsohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01626083060511985927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-31595339508907416662009-10-11T07:33:32.040-07:002009-10-11T07:33:32.040-07:00I hear you... this is such an important topic for the government to really understand.You need to really build a proposal and video even to really deliver an impact.Something that will help the Government to understand the national impact this could have on the country.. children to grow up with dreams of excellence or simple hope that they can achieve something.Hope and a dream is one of the first things that can help a child to stay focused and out of trouble.<br />there is so much to say...speak loud my friend.<br /><br />thanks<br />tru<br />www.truferguson.comTRUhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13736240548667763489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-68862656258858637822009-09-27T04:01:21.334-07:002009-09-27T04:01:21.334-07:00I&#39;m happy to &quot;see&quot; you again...cesarwallacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12876163127806921536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-87869120267171633422009-09-19T12:25:28.734-07:002009-09-19T12:25:28.734-07:00What amazing women you both are.<br />My thoughts are with O wishing her all the success she deserves.marsohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01626083060511985927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-51577562675217671462009-09-05T12:24:09.687-07:002009-09-05T12:24:09.687-07:00Be it as an athlete or just you, its still a super experience you&#39;ve been through. I am sure you&#39;d say &quot;No regrets&quot;. I&#39;ve read quite a bit of your blogs since getting to know you, I think you should continue blogging, your friend&#39;s right - there&#39;s definitely a writer in you.<br /><br />All the best!<br /><br />Akhry<br /><br />PS: Still trying to get a hold of that book of yours :)Akhryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03732287515517214081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-38894552340532383542009-09-04T14:14:13.724-07:002009-09-04T14:14:13.724-07:00So.. let go !<br />Enjoy your life and take care.<br />See you.<br />Simon.Simonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402422255643687766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-90714326284258996172009-07-17T05:50:49.579-07:002009-07-17T05:50:49.579-07:00I&#39;ve been reading your blogs and comment during Olympics... and after Olympics, I didn&#39;t see any post for sometime... and thought you deserted it. Today came here for a visit again and saw that you are continuing... Hope you are alright by now as its almost 6 months since you posted about the injury. Have a nice time.. Take care... Febzfebinjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049098188307646567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-65783927646049131082009-07-06T07:54:14.670-07:002009-07-06T07:54:14.670-07:00hi alex how are you?i am erwin from singapore have yu been there before, would like to know more about you , i heard you are voted as the sexiest top 50 beautiful stars in beijing 2008<br />would you email me sporelee5 at gmail dot com so that its more convienient to ask you a few things<br />as well as your autogrpah for rememberance<br />what do you like to do in your free time? travel?cartoonisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14038987935297470257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-16988900820996507422009-05-17T19:11:00.000-07:002009-05-17T19:11:00.000-07:00Heyy, my names Brett, and I just wanted to say I saw you in the olympics (a little late I know) and wanted to say great job, it must have been an amazing experience!Odonvalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14591597982142804831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-80318258553692641722009-01-06T23:59:00.000-08:002009-01-06T23:59:00.000-08:00I have to say that, if you'll be missing competitions, surely we (press, fans, friends, officials) will be missing you a lot out there!!! Each gymnast that retires takes a part of our hearts with her and yours is a big one...<BR/><BR/>Guillermo, webmaster of RSGVIDEOSGuillermohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822216812086971425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-65571159777121208002009-01-06T05:07:00.000-08:002009-01-06T05:07:00.000-08:00Hi there! And happy New Year! I'm so glad you decided to continue with your blog. Fans always love to know what's next in their gym stars' life. So, it's nice to know that you enjoyed snowboarding for the first time (I've never tried it) and that you have a good feeling about 2009. I wish you all the best for the times to come and hope we could get in touch sometimes.bodychouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05372481804449185648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-14504749632202863912008-12-25T18:57:00.000-08:002008-12-25T18:57:00.000-08:00hi alex..<BR/>its Haze here (a.k.a rhdonna/xenosage).<BR/><BR/>honestly, im one of you millions fan.. i admire and envy you so much.. im a Malaysia.. u c, during the time you participate in Commenwealth games few years back (in manchester), you sweep all the gold medals in every (at least, most)events that you took part.. and sadly denied the medals for Malaysian gymnast..<BR/><BR/>but im not mad or angry.. coz you're pretty cool and you're the best.. and starting from that day i remember your name- Alex Mitchel Orlando (sorry. im bad at spelling people name).<BR/><BR/>im your fan.. hope that you'll hit me back.. really hope so.. hope to know you better. <BR/><BR/>thanks..<BR/><BR/>(facebook/ friendster- rhdonna @ mail. com)<BR/><BR/>(^~^)alonelybearhttp://alonelybear.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-53421761705260590152008-12-25T18:56:00.000-08:002008-12-25T18:56:00.000-08:00hi alex..<BR/>its Haze here (a.k.a rhdonna/xenosage).<BR/><BR/>honestly, im one of you millions fan.. i admire and envy you so much.. im a Malaysia.. u c, during the time you participate in Commenwealth games few years back (in manchester), you sweep all the gold medals in every (at least, most)events that you took part.. and sadly denied the medals for Malaysian gymnast..<BR/><BR/>but im not mad or angry.. coz you're pretty cool and you're the best.. and starting from that day i remember your name- Alex Mitchel Orlando (sorry. im bad at spelling people name).<BR/><BR/>im your fan.. hope that you'll hit me back.. really hope so.. hope to know you better. <BR/><BR/>thanks..<BR/><BR/>(facebook/ friendster- rhdonna @ mail. com)<BR/><BR/>(^~^)rhdonnahttp://alonelybear.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-40736487358871124312008-09-19T04:43:00.000-07:002008-09-19T04:43:00.000-07:00Hi again=)<BR/>I'm looking forward to your next post in this blog.Chocoaddicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174653331388266345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-334442629061167982008-09-08T20:02:00.000-07:002008-09-08T20:02:00.000-07:00Hi Alexandra! I go to Havergal in Toronto and I'm writing an article about you for our school newspaper. You went there right?? I want to make sure I have my facts straight, but also congratulate you for your performance at the olympics this summer. If you would like to make any comment for the article or anything like that, you can reach me at journalgirl7@hotmail.com. I'd love to hear from you!journalgirl7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09598211362851234910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-827335047819643512008-08-27T20:56:00.000-07:002008-08-27T20:56:00.000-07:00Alex, You&#39;re amazing<BR/>I remember meeting you in Ottawa about 3 years ago, at the gymnastrada, and getting your autograph after watching your hoop routine, Ever since that moment I wanted to be like you, You have inspired me so much, And i hope one day to be like you &lt;3KatieRGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741584741080149467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-74062830456372931082008-08-24T23:30:00.000-07:002008-08-24T23:30:00.000-07:00amazing strength of characterAvaneeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10682117518527973592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-29718862998500446512008-08-24T23:29:00.000-07:002008-08-24T23:29:00.000-07:00"In 2004, Orlando was one position away from qualifying for the Athens Games (she placed 21st and needed top 20). Though she couldn't compete for Canada, her dual citizenship would have allowed her to compete for the American team, but she refused."Avaneeshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10682117518527973592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-51021829048902559882008-08-24T01:55:00.000-07:002008-08-24T01:55:00.000-07:00Enjoy your time in China. <BR/>You are beautiful. <BR/>You will get them next time.autographhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037406261931349649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-19625825310763250892008-08-23T10:07:00.000-07:002008-08-23T10:07:00.000-07:00alex..... we know u did your best... it wasn't your day... relax now... i know u are a fighter..febinjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049098188307646567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-17947819536309362302008-08-22T23:54:00.000-07:002008-08-22T23:54:00.000-07:00Hey, I saw you competing on Tv, it was a great performance. =)Chocoaddicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16174653331388266345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-48867975916570884632008-08-22T18:35:00.000-07:002008-08-22T18:35:00.000-07:00Hey, I am your second cousin. My dad is George LaCorte. My parents are so excited, sending us email updates from your mom.<BR/><BR/>We are watching close to see you perform and you have a lot of people in the states cheering you on.<BR/><BR/>I posted about you on my blog, check it out and good luck!<BR/><BR/>http://familyfrontporch.blogspot.com/thegasparhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15052157606282358262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-69486130077069958182008-08-22T13:02:00.000-07:002008-08-22T13:02:00.000-07:00Hi alex I'm Remo, Sergio's son from Italy. I hope that u'll win a medal because u're very good! I'll watch you on tv...good luck!<BR/><BR/>give my love to your family,<BR/><BR/>RemoRemohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412319008847043277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5313772177296405596.post-79941737240899217102008-08-19T16:55:00.000-07:002008-08-19T16:55:00.000-07:00good luck! you're beautiful!The Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03296178133892523534noreply@blogger.com