I absolutely love Google. I think that Google is one of the most important knowledge sharing tools in human history. Without hyperbole, I really do believe that Google is in a league with the printing press, written language in general and the scientific method when it comes to making knowledge available to humanity. Being a local guide allows me to contribute in a small way to one of the most spectacularly useful tools ever conceived.
Also, I have operated a few businesses myself. I understand the care and effort required to be successful. I like to spread the word when people are providing exciting products, outstanding services and/or quality businesses. There may be 100 oil change places or small brunch restaurants in a town, but there are always a few that are special because of an individual or group of individuals who go the extra mile, are somehow talented or have a unique understanding of what their customers need.
Finally, in my travels to various parts of the world, I always loved it when I was lucky enough to have a local show me around. There is something special everywhere if you know where to look (or what to look for). Edmonton may not be a significant tourist destination, but as I said, there is something special about every place. So I do my part to make knowledge available to those who may be looking for it. I know it’s just a drop of water in the ocean, but that’s what the ocean is, a bunch of drops of water that add up to something spectacular.
I know you have many many people who will be applying for this opportunity. Certainly, many of them have the skills and time to produce a better video. I would just like whoever reviews this to know that I would consider it a special privilege to have a chance to see the Google campus and participate in another small way in the gift to humankind that is Google.
Thanks either way and keep up the excellent work. As I said, Google is part of a very elite group of world-changing human inventions. I’m glad that I can live in this era of near complete accessibility of knowledge.