Loreena McKennitt performs at Vancouver's Olympic Opening Ceremonies!!

click here to watch her performance ♥

I was ECSTATIC when I heard Loreena's voice coming from my television last night. I had thought they had used a recording and she wasn't there, so I was disappointed.... but! I went on MSN's Olympic page this morning, and for about 3 seconds, she appeared on the screen! She was there! I am so happy.

She performed her song "The Old Ways" in a scene full of the magic that is Autumn.
There were big, bright and beautiful leaves covering the stage. A large and golden full moon hovered in the air, gorgeous and a fantastic sight for the imagination. This was easily my favorite segment of the entire night.

To Listen to the full song used in the ceremonies, click here.
And don't forget that the video can be caught here.

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

Oh my gosh, I didn't know how much I wanted this game. It's not a real, intense need, persay, but I would like to have this in my video game collection by winter.

It looks like such a good Family game, or it could be some fun with friends. I love the Winter Olympics, because of all the fun skating and snowboarding and stuff. That, and it's a nice way to spend a winter day.

The extra modes like Snowball Fights and Skiing with power-ups look like some silly fun. And the new characters, such as Metal Sonic and Silver, are loved.

I'd like to get this, as I never picked up the first installment.

Toting new features on its predecessor, such as the ability to customize miis and a sort of campaign mode, and with a price tag of $49.99, expect to see this game in stores next month.

Just thinking about it makes me shiver.