by Margot Mallinson, Editorial Coordinator, Trade Publishing
(This post is a very personal opinion and is not a reflection of the political opinions, or an endorsement of such, by my employer. Though they probably agree he’s handsome.)
In my heart, there’s only one Justin from Canada who matters, and I share that crush with about 39% of voting Canadians. Our current prime minister:
My crush actually started over a decade ago, well before this most recent sweep of Trudeaumania. (I liked him before it was cool…) The national newspaper, The Globe and Mail, did a profile on the young Trudeau, including a full-page photo. I ripped it out of the paper and stuck it on the fridge, joking with my parents that he was my future husband.
But he’s not just easy on the eyes, ladies! He’s a feminist – appointing half his cabinet as women, with women as his chief of staff and Government House leader. He’s in favor of science, creating the post of Minister of Science and freeing up federally funded research to be accessible by the public. He stepped up to expand refugee targets for the country in order to help with the global crisis created by the conflict in Syria. And he’s finally shining a spotlight on Canada’s very serious issues regarding the systemic oppression of the First Nations people. While serious action has yet to follow all the promises, it is an important start. So for me, his morals and intentions are in the right place.
He also enjoys boxing.
And yoga.
RT @gregkolz: JT is level-headed & able to bring Canada to new heights. That’s why he’s my choice for #Liberal Leader pic.twitter.com/ooUfOLVnfX
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 8, 2013
There’s something to be said for bringing some youthful passion to politics. He and our first lady certainly do that. Check out this clinch worthy of the cover of a romance novel:
I mean, COME ON.
Also pandas.
Regardless of your politics (which I respectfully decline to debate here…we’re talking about a crush, after all), it’s refreshing to have a hopeful, optimistic leader. I’m sure there will be much to critique about his time in power, but for now, the blush of the crush is still there.
2 replies on “My Secret Crush: Justin Trudeau”
It might impress you, then, to know that I lay on the same bed Justin Trudeau slept in a couple winters ago, in the Gatineau area. At the same rustic cabin/farmhouse. (I photoshopped his head into a shot on the bed beside me…TMI?)
I know what to pitch for my next story now. 😉
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I spent the entire shutdown working. Had no time to wind down. I didn’t see my son much when school shutdown. My one co worker was told to stay home for 3 weeks so I picked up her hours. This year has been really crappy.
Ugh, Janell. Here’s hoping the rest of your summer is better.
Thanks for the info, Carol! Everyone is different in how they deal with the shutdown! I stay at home all the time since I don’t work so I haven’t been too effected but my shopping and errands sure have been effected!
Valri, I’ve been doing most of my shopping online. My local Target is still low on some items – mostly cleaning supplies. Grocery store is pretty much back to normal. Most of the dining in our town is outdoor. I can’t imagine have school-age kids!
Wow–getting your creative process on track must have been daunting–especially with “extra-large dog” glad to have you home. You don’t like coffee–I love coffee and have enjoyed my fortifying 2 cups in the morning even more than usual! How as COVID affected your story lines and characterizations? Best Wishes for all releases!
Interesting question, Virginia. You’ll have to tell me if the tone of my “COVID” books changed any! LOL
Life has changed so much! My dad passed Feb 2. The assisted living facility my folks were at went into hardcore lockdown the beginning of March. Mom couldn’t leave her apartment for 4 months! She was on the third floor, Will be 89 in two months & doesn’t use the phone. My husband and I remodeled the lower level completely and moved her in with us July 1. What a life change and difficult transition for the 3 of us! But we’re working thru it!