While the main reason I decided to take the long shot stab of winning a trip to the Vancouver Olympics was to help out a good cause, I must admit that the thought of escaping Hello kitty Hell for a couple of weeks also made it worth the effort. When I asked my wife to help, she agreed to give away a few of her things with the stipulation that if I did win, I had to pick up Hello Kitty crap that I found in Vancouver.
Apparently, Vancouver is the Hello Kitty crap capital of Canada from the emails and comments I’ve been receiving telling me about where I can do all kinds of great Hello Kitty shopping. I know this may come as a shock to some of you because you have obviously completely misunderstood the title of this blog, but what I really need is advice on how I can avoid seeing any Hello Kitty crap if I am fortunate enough to make it to Vancouver — not where I can find it. Just saying…
This next contest is for a Hello Kitty bento making set. Believe me, if you ever want to thoroughly embarrass somebody in front of their friends (and have their friends crack jokes about what they are having for lunch for the rest of their career), use this baby to pack a lunch for that person (unfortunately, I know this all too well from personal experience):
The Olympic contest is to help support and spread the word about lesser known athletes participating in the Olympics games. I’ve decided to participate by helping get the word out to people by creating Facebook fan pages.
We’re going to step this one up a notch and give five easy ways to enter this contest instead of just one:
1. Become a Facebook fan of Robel Teklemariam who is the lone athlete from Ethiopia participating in the Vancouver Olympics.
2. Write a message of encouragement to Robel Teklemariam either as a comment to one of the posts on facebook or on the wall. The message should be 10+ words in length (let him know you really care).
3. Write a message of encouragement to Clyde Getty either as a comment to one of the posts on facebook or on the wall. The message should be 10+ words in length (let him know you really care).
4. Write a message of encouragement to Tugba Karademir either as a comment to one of the posts on facebook or on the wall. The message should be 10+ words in length (let her know you really care).
5. Follow The Olympic Dream on twitter.
You can enter once or up to five times – whatever number of the above you want to do. For each of the above you do, leave a comment letting me know which one you have completed (so you can have up to 5 comments for this post) and each comment will be an entry into the giveaway. I will have a random number generated for the comments that qualify which are left below. The person’s comment that matches the number will receive the Hello Kitty bento making set.
The contest starts now and will end at 11:59 pm eastern (10:59 pm central, 9:59 pm mountain and 8:59 pm pacific) on Thurs January 28th. Open to anyone living anywhere in the world.
Update: There were 206 entries in this contest and the random came out as #66. Congratulations to Joy for winning and thanks to all for the comments that you left. Several of the athletes have commented how much the support means to them.
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam!
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam.
I’ve become a Facebook fan of Robel Teklemariam
I’m following The Olympic Dream on twitter
I left a message of encouragement on the Wall of Robel Teklemariam.
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam.
Left a message of encouragement on the wall of Clyde Getty.
I have become a fan of Robel Teklemariam.
I have left a message on the wall of Robel Teklemariam.
I also left a message of encouragement on Tugba Karademir’s wall.
I’m following @TheOlympicDream on Twitter.
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam.
+ I Followed The Olympic Dream on twitter.
I have left a message on the wall of Clyde Getty.
I became a fan for Robel Teklemariam, left a comment, and was so inspired I shared his page. Reminds me so much of the dedication of the Jamaican bobsled team a while back. Such a noble cause and such a lonely one. Gessh, who will walk into the stadium with him at the ceremonies? Gutsy guy on all levels!
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam.
I have left a message on the wall of Tugba Karademir’s wall.
i have Write a message of encouragement to Robel Teklemariam ~
h hav Write a message of encouragement to Clyde Getty
i have Write a message of encouragement to Tugba Karademir ^^
I am now following The Olympic Dream on twitter.
i became a fan of robel ^-^
I’m following The Olympic Dream on twitter
I left a message of encouragement for clyde
Left a message for tugba
message left for robel
I became of fan of Robel Teklemariam
following the Olympic Dream on Twitter ^^
and became a fan of Robel Teklemariam
i became a fan Robel Teklemariam
i wrote a message of encouragement to Robel Teklemariam
i wrote a message of encouragement to Clyde Getty
i wrote a message of encouragement to Tugba Karademir
i am following The Olympic Dream on twitter
@hello_jaime
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam.
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam!
following on twitter
Sent encourgement to Robel. – Much good luck to you Robel from Kentucky USA! Earning the gold is an incredible dream, keep reaching!
Sent encourgement to Clyde – Keep flying high Clyde! Salutations and good luck from Kentucky USA!
Posted encouragement to Tugba – What a momentous point in your life to be able to represent your country in the Olympics! Much good luck and well wishes from Kentucky USA!
Following on Twitter. Posted – @theolympicdream – The ultimate dream for athletes and you’ve reached it! Congratulations! Remember that millions have your best at heart.
Fanned Robel.
Wrote over 30 words to Robel. Does that count 3 times? ;P Just kidding!
Looks like 9 things in that kitty kit. I’d better start training with my brick and smashing arm!!!
I’m following the Olympic Dream on Twitter !!! :o)
I’m following the Olympic Dream on Twitter!
I’m now a Cylde Getty fan!!
Another encouraging message to Clyde Getty!
Another encouraging message to Tugba Karademir!
Aaaaand now following the Olympic Dream!
Smash that kitty stuff stronger and swifter, and throw the shattered pieces higher!
I became of fan of Robel. I think it is really cool that he is from Ethiopia and is cross country skiing. It reminds me of the bobsled team from Jamaica. I left a nice comment. Clara P. Brotherton.
Left a comment for Clyde Getty. I was already his fan. Clara P. Brotherton
Left a comment for Tugba. Clara P. Brotherton
I just realized that becoming a fan of Robel and leaving a comment were two separate items, so I became a fan.
I followed the Olympic dream on Twitter. @tetisheri1972
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam!
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam (my full name is Irit Caspi).
Commented Robel Teklemariam!
Commented Clyde Getty!
Commented Tugba Karademir!
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam!
I love these contests
1. Facebook fan of Robel Teklemariam
2. Write a message of encouragement to Robel Teklemariam
3. Write a message of encouragement to Clyde Getty
His videos were cool
4. Write a message of encouragement to Tugba Karademir
Fan of Robel
5. Follow The Olympic Dream on twitter.
I did all five ^_^
Following the olympic dream.
Wrote a post on Robel’s wall.
Wrote a post on Clyde’s wall!
Wrote a post on Tugba’s wall!
Became a fan of Robel Teklemariam, left a message for him, and I’m following The Olympic Dream on twitter 🙂
Following the theolympicdream on twitter.
became a fan of Robel
I’m following theolympicdream on Twitter!
Became a fan of Robel
I wrote a comment of encouragement for Robel
I wrote a comment of encouragement for Clyde
I wrote a comment of encouragement for Tugba
I’m following The Olympic Dream on Twitter
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam!
I left an encouraging comment for Robel Teklemariam too!
Following the Olympic dream! 🙂
I’m following the Olympic Dream on Twitter. 🙂
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam
I encouraged Robel Teklemariam
I encouraged Clyde Getty
I encouraged Tugba Karademir
I am following The Olympic Dream
One comment for doing #1, becoming a fan
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam.
another comment for a message for Rodel
Errr that was Robel.. oops.. *sigh* sorry, tired is me!
This is another message for a message to Tugba
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam.
I wrote a message of encouragement to Robel Teklemariam.
I became a fan of, and wrote a message of encouragement to Clyde Getty.
I became a fan of and wrote a letter of encouragement to Tugba Karademir.
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam.
I followed The Olympic Dream on Twitter.
i became a fan of Robel Teklemariam
I became a fan of Robel.
One of his fans has a HK picture as their avatar…hmm…mine’s my Sailor Moon fan character, lol.
I’m a fan of Robel Teklemariam
I followed The Olympic Dream on twitter.
became a fan of Robel Teklemariam~
1. i became a fan of Robel Teklemariam
2. i wrote a message of encouragement to Robel Teklemariam on his wall.
3. I wrote a message of encouragement to Clyde Getty on his wall.
4. I wrote a message of encouragement to Tugba Karademir on her wall, i was already her fan.
5. i’m Following The Olympic Dream on twitter.
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam
wrote a message of encouragement to Robel Teklemariam
I left some support for Robel Teklemariam
posted some support for Clyde Getty
posted support for Tugba Karademir
Wrote a message of encouragement to Tugba Karademir
wrote a message of encouragement to Clyde Getty
I became a fan of all 3 and wrote a message to all 3 as well
2. Oh wait i did it wrong. I wrote a message of encourage ment to clyde getty
3. I also became a fan of Robel Teklemariam
4. I also wrote a message to Robel Teklemariam
5. Wrote a message to Tugba Karademir
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam
fallowing The Olympic Dream
Wrote a message to Tugba 😀
i became a fan of robel teklemariam
i’m following the olympic dream on twitter
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam~
I commented on Robel Teklemariam’s status (:
I’ve just commented on Clyde Getty’s status~
I commented on one of Clyde Getty’s statuses.
Following the theolympicdream on twitter, I’m Starberriee
Left a comment for Tugba on fb!
I’ve commented on Tugba Karademir’s status.
and left a comment for Clyde Getty!
i am a fan of Robel Teklemariam,Clyde Getty,Tugba Karademir and wrote a comment 10+ on everyone of their facebooks. and i am following The Olympic Dream on twitter.
i’ve become a Facebook fan of Robel Teklemariam.
I’m a facebook fan of Robel’s. Both pages!
I follow the Olympic Dream on twitter!
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam.
I left a comment for Clyde Getty and must have this bento making kit!
I left a comment for Robel Teklemariam and must have this bento making kit!
I left a comment for Tugba Karademir and must have this bento making kit. PLEASE!
i’ve written a message of encouragement to Robel Teklemariam on his Facebook wall.
I’ve written a message of encouragement to Clyde Getty on his Facebook wall.
I’ve written a message of encouragement to Tugba Karademir on her Facebook wall.
i am now following “The Olympic Dream” on Twitter.
Left a message for Robel!
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam + left and encourging comment
Wrote a wonderful message to Clyde Getty!
Wrote a comment to tugba Karademir! 😀
added olympic dream team on twitter!!
I’m a fan of Robel. And oops, I meant, DON’T go to Aberdeen Mall and definitely DON’T got to Metrotown Mall when you come for the Vancouver Games.
i’m a fan of Robel.
following The Olympic Dream on twitter. ^_^
I think its best to avoid Richmond alltogether. Chinatown is prolly a place to stay away from. And Crystal Mall. good luck.
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam
Wrote a comment on Robel Teklemariam
Wrote a comment on Clyde Getty’s page 🙂
Wrote a comment on Tugba Karademir’s page 🙂
followed The Olympic Dream on twitter 🙂
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam
Great, I am now a fan of Robel on Facebook!
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam
I became a fan of Robel!
I also left a message of encouragement for Robel.
P.S. I know this is a giveaway, but what an awesome way to bring our attention to some hardworking lesser known athletes.
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam
I wrote a note of encouragment to Robel Terklemariam
I wrote a message of encouragment to Clyde Getty and became a fan of his page!
I wrote a note of encouragement to Tugba Karademir
hope I win!
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam 🙂
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam!
Go Robel!
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam.
I wrote a message of encouragement to Robel.
I’m following The Olympic Dream on twitter.
I followed the Olympic Dream on twitter 🙂
Follow The Olympic Dream on twitter @throuthehaze
I’m following you on twitter and RT it! and became a fan on FB!
Became a fan of Robel Teklemariam
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam.
Following theolympicdream on twitter
became a fan of Robel Teklemariam
I posted on Clyde’s wall!
Wrote a message to Robel Teklemariam wishing him luck
following The Olympic Dream 🙂
I left a message for tugba!
I’m following theolympicdream on twitter 🙂
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam!
I’m following The Olympic Dream on twitter
I left a message of encouragement on the Wall of Robel Teklemariam.
Wrote a comment on Clyde Getty’s page
I’m following theolympicdream on Twitter.
I just became a Facebook fan of Robel Teklemariam .
I completed all 5 – I wrote on the 4 Olympians’ walls and followed the Olympic Dream on twitter. What a great way to put together a giveaway!
I’m following The Olympic Dream on twitter.
I did em all cuz all these people are really going for it!!!!!
I’m following The Olympic Dream on twitter
I’m now a facebook fan of Robel Teklemariam
I just became a Facebook fan of Robel Teklemariam .
I’m following theolympicdream on Twitter.
Left a message of encouragement on the wall of Clyde Getty.
I left a message for tugba!
I left a message for Robel Teklemariam .
I Became a Facebook fan of Robel Teklemariam!
I wrote on Robel Teklemariam’s wall!
I wrote on Clyde Getty’s Wall!
I wrote on Tugba Karademir’s wall!
I’m following the Olympic Dream on Twitter!
I became a fan for Robel. :]
The Contest Is Offically Over — any comments after this post will not be included.
who won?
I’ma fan.
I am following the Olympic Dream on Twitter
who won?
I left a message of encouragement on the Wall of Robel Teklemariam.
I also became a fan of Robel Teklemariam.
So whose the winner?
C’mon, who won? My smashing fingers are getting itchy.
woo hoo! I can’t wait to use it! My boyfriend said there’s no chance I would win (maybe it was wishful thinking). Now he will have to take a Hello Kitty lunch to work for the rest of the year!!!
I became a fan of Robel!
I like Hellow Kitty because I like Japan but I think the West goes to crazy about it. It great to see something on here that’s Hello Kitty themed and Japanese.
I became a fan of Robel Teklemariam.
I became a fan of all the above :).