I think I missed my calling.....

.... To be Canadian.

Let me explain.

I'm originally from Missouri, the southern part actually... OK, fine... the Ozarks. Not exactly winter wonderland nor is it that quaintly type of Southern charm either, it's a bit more hickish as the IHOP is the most popular "health food" restaurant in town. Through some series of some unfortunate and some fortunate events, I ended up in Minnesota. Over the years I've learned the finer things in life are often the most basic. Here's a short list of simple things that make my situation.

1. Hockey
2. Flannel
3. Curling
4. Beards (I grew one last year, simple amazing!)
5. Calling the random guy a 'hoser'
6. Chopping wood
7. Coffee
8. Saying the word, "eh" and using it as an inquisitive ending to a sentence or just an indication that I'm done with my 'out-loud' thinking process.
9. A good snow whilst sweating
10. Maple Syrup
11. French swear words
12. Fireside naps

See what I mean? All things I've done in the past 24 hours!

I'm not sure if the Canuckistans will have me as I'm kinda loud, somewhat obnoxious and never miss an opportunity to skip a day of applying deodorant. But, if they are willing to allow a slightly offensive transplant, I'll be happy to proudly wave the giant red maple leaf!

I'm rooting for you!

~Eric

[Jim Bryant]

You're quite the funny guy eh!

[MOmilkman]

I'm offended.

[Saralonde]

I'm secretly rooting for the Canadians in Olympic ice hockey. My fave Penguins Sid the Kid is playing for them, but at the moment, US is ahead.

[douglas]

I,m Canadian, having arrived here in 1963. The greatest place on earth.
Hockey.. I.m not a fan, but I love the ladies hockey!!!
Eh, definitely a Toronto thing LOL
Beards...not really
What's a "Hoser?" a Canadian thing!
As to chopping wood, we live in a condominium...what wood?
Coffee, yes, but most people cannot make a decent cup of coffee
Maple syrup, great in and on all kinds of things.
French swear words, I love, then I am bilingual!
Fireside naps, good for any one, but more important ...midday siestas!

[beatles2]

Eric buddy you forgot the back bacon,, LOL Go team Canada.

[PowerPix]

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What!!!????????

[OsmosisStudios]

Eric, you can come across the border: I'll even vouch for you to the RCMP... just do me a favour and stay in Saskatchewan.

[beatles2]

My money is on the woman. The men is just team NHL.

[Rolling Stone]

I just don't get curling. I'd rather watch an action packed round of golf.
GO USA!