This is the title of the most recent video rental that I saw with a friend the other day. It was a romantic comedy with a cast of brit actors that I couldn't even begin to name. However, it was a great movie with a funky twist and lots of laughs. 2 thumbs up.
Here's a line that I HAD to share with you that was so very clever.
Hector was asking a girl if she was indeed gay:
Hector: "Edie, are you GAY?"
Edie: "Me, gay?" (Long pause, then with a huge grin) "I'm ECSTATIC!"
Love it.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Age Ain't Nothing But a Number
Last evening, I shook Ed Whitlock's hand and told him that he was an inspiration. For those of you who don't know who Mr. Whitlock is, he is the World Record Holder for the marathon in his age group, which is 75. At first glance, Mr. Whitlock is a petite, unassuming man. White hair, wrinkles, aged hands that shake. At second glance, his posture is upright, his muscles are strong and wiry, and his eyes articulate his thoughts. I was in awe of him. At age 75, I will be lucky if I can even walk straight, let alone, complete a marathon.
I think about age and how we as humans are always trying to defy age. We buy wrinkle creams, sports cars, or even ditzy blondes to feel "younger". We live in a society that is constantly trying to define what is socially acceptable for our age or not. I hear people say, "You better get married soon.. Time is running out!"
What are we exactly running from? Death?
I guess I think that it's just funny how people are constantly judging one another behaviours that are not quite "right for their age". Myself included. I teach kids and, at times, I hear myself say, "Can you PLEASE act your age?!"
Age can be so inconspicuous. You can vote at 18 and buy alcohol one year later. You can drive at age 16. You must officially retire at age 65. But you can conceive a child as early as age 9..
I don't think it's rude when people ask me how old I am, but when I do tell them, I can literally hear their brain pause as they automatically assess me.
I think about age and how we as humans are always trying to defy age. We buy wrinkle creams, sports cars, or even ditzy blondes to feel "younger". We live in a society that is constantly trying to define what is socially acceptable for our age or not. I hear people say, "You better get married soon.. Time is running out!"
What are we exactly running from? Death?
I guess I think that it's just funny how people are constantly judging one another behaviours that are not quite "right for their age". Myself included. I teach kids and, at times, I hear myself say, "Can you PLEASE act your age?!"
Age can be so inconspicuous. You can vote at 18 and buy alcohol one year later. You can drive at age 16. You must officially retire at age 65. But you can conceive a child as early as age 9..
I don't think it's rude when people ask me how old I am, but when I do tell them, I can literally hear their brain pause as they automatically assess me.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Supersized
Next year in the province of Ontario, every elementary school has been mandated by the government to have "Daily Physical Activity" of 20 minutes. This is in response to the latest statistical findings that kids today are becoming obese. Hello!!! Um, isn't that obvious??
Although I am an optimist and I believe that the implementation of DPA will have positive benefits, I can't believe that the government honestly thinks that mandating 20 minutes of DPA will solve the upcoming obesity epidemic. Yes, I said it. Epidemic. Childhood obesity is becoming so severe that it is being called an epidemic. In fact, the American Medical Association states that today's children will be the first generation of kids that may have their parents OUTLIVE them. That is outrageous and completely alarming. You know there's something wrong when you read in the papers that there are more obese people in this world than starving people..
Whoa, I think I've gone off on a tangent... let me refocus.. Ok, back to DPA. The thing that bugs me is that the responsibility is being put on the education system to get kids into shape. Don't get me wrong, I think DPA is a great idea but the responsibility is being taken AWAY from parents and being put on educators. I know that I certainly have a role in making sure that a child learns proper nutrition and engaging them in physical activity.. BUT when I see a child munching away on McDonald's once a week because their mom/dad dropped it off at lunchtime. Or when Emily brings a note from home saying that "she shouldn't do the endurance run because of her asthma", when Monika can't even complete a single lap without walking, or when Robert tells me that he spend a minimum of 3 hours a night playing video games or chatting on the computer... I get SO frustrated and wonder, "NO WONDER YOU'RE FAT!" I think parents of obese children should be charged with neglect. Fat kids are fat because of inactivity and poor habits that started at infancy. It is the parent's responsibility to get their kids active and teach them proper nutrition from the start. It is my responsibility to work with parents (not against) and at times I feel like I have to educate the parents as well.. It is my responsibility to teach and encourage kids how to have fun while being active in the hopes that they will become lifelong learners.
Although I am an optimist and I believe that the implementation of DPA will have positive benefits, I can't believe that the government honestly thinks that mandating 20 minutes of DPA will solve the upcoming obesity epidemic. Yes, I said it. Epidemic. Childhood obesity is becoming so severe that it is being called an epidemic. In fact, the American Medical Association states that today's children will be the first generation of kids that may have their parents OUTLIVE them. That is outrageous and completely alarming. You know there's something wrong when you read in the papers that there are more obese people in this world than starving people..
Whoa, I think I've gone off on a tangent... let me refocus.. Ok, back to DPA. The thing that bugs me is that the responsibility is being put on the education system to get kids into shape. Don't get me wrong, I think DPA is a great idea but the responsibility is being taken AWAY from parents and being put on educators. I know that I certainly have a role in making sure that a child learns proper nutrition and engaging them in physical activity.. BUT when I see a child munching away on McDonald's once a week because their mom/dad dropped it off at lunchtime. Or when Emily brings a note from home saying that "she shouldn't do the endurance run because of her asthma", when Monika can't even complete a single lap without walking, or when Robert tells me that he spend a minimum of 3 hours a night playing video games or chatting on the computer... I get SO frustrated and wonder, "NO WONDER YOU'RE FAT!" I think parents of obese children should be charged with neglect. Fat kids are fat because of inactivity and poor habits that started at infancy. It is the parent's responsibility to get their kids active and teach them proper nutrition from the start. It is my responsibility to work with parents (not against) and at times I feel like I have to educate the parents as well.. It is my responsibility to teach and encourage kids how to have fun while being active in the hopes that they will become lifelong learners.
So, here's to Daily Physical Activity. No, I'm not an exercise freak, I'm simply hoping that the next generation can learn from our healthy habits and strong commitment to our bodies.
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
100 Things About Me.
I'd like to introduce myself by presenting 100 useless facts about myself. Try it, IN ONE SITTING, it's quite challenging. This is from my original blog:
1. I love chocolate.
2. I like making lists that’s why I think this is fun.
3. My favourite time of year is summer but I like winter too b/c of the snowboarding.
4. Last week I walked home alone in the dark and it was the most beautiful, starry, and snowy night.
5. I have really bad temperature tolerance. I get hot and cold really easily.
6. I wish I could have new knees because my cartilage is shot.
7. I would love to qualify for the Boston marathon one day.
8. I’m wearing my pajamas right now and I love feeling all snuggly-bum.
9. I can’t wait to see my family and my little nephew Ian.
10. Sometimes, I think that my family is dysfunctional but I realize that it’s just a normal Korean family.
11. I’m glad I married a Chinese man.
12. My body image fluctuates on a daily basis.
13. I love to fart in the company of those that love me and it gives me great pleasure to smell them afterwards.
14. I hope I’m not grossing you out.
15. I find it hard to make close friends and it’s probably because I don’t let people get really close to me. I suppose I have a fairly private nature.
16. I guess that means that I can have a pretty cold front and I’ve been told that.
17. I can be really irritable at times, even anal, when things don’t go my way.
18. I’m the most conservative out of all my friends and I prefer it that way.
19. I wish my family had closer bonds although we’re working on it.
20. I think way faster than I speak therefore the words sometimes come out all stuttery and jumbled.
21. I’m a horrible debater and I always lose when debating against my husband.
22. My 2 brothers are way smarter than I am but I take comfort in the fact that I’m the linguistic one.
23. I just mentioned that I’m good at languages. The problem is, I can’t speak Korean.
24. I used to be pretty insecure and I think I’ve totally grown into my own comfort zone in the past 5 years.
25. I don’t like indecisiveness but it is also one of my many faults.
26. I love tanning in the sun but I know it’s bad for my skin.
27. Since I’m asian, I think I’m blessed with relatively good skin and other features.
28. I wonder if my life would be totally different if I wasn’t the only minority in my high school, growing up.
29. One day, I would love to live on the west coast, either Vancouver or Calgary.
30. The friends that I’ve made in the past 5 years are so true.
31. I never play the lottery and I think it’s a waste of money.
32. But I love playing poker, specifically Texas Hold-em.
33. Sometimes I really dislike Toronto and the club scene and I feel ashamed that I would subject myself to being objectified and all that pretentiousness.
34. Money is evil but it makes the world go around.
35. I’m scared that the world may be coming to an end.
36. I hope that I’m healthy and alive enough to run until the day I die.
37. Sometimes I think about my childhood and my parents and I feel resentment build up.
38. My family has a huge communication problem but I guess that typical of an asian family.
39. I don’t think my dad has ever said, “I love you” to me.
40. Ok, that was a lie.
41. I used to be a competitive gymnast when I was little and my dream was to compete in the Olympics one day.
42. My parents asked me to quit because of my stunted growth and other stuff, but to this day, I think being a gymnast has allowed me to have more kinaesthetic awareness so that’s why I think I pick up sports pretty easily.
43. Also, due to the fact that my mom was an awesome athlete (and runner!) Go mom!
44. I love my mom and appreciate her with every passing year and sometimes I wish we hung out more.
45. I think I’m becoming like her and I guess that’s not such a bad thing.
46. Most days I love my job and I think I’m going to be a better parent because of what I’ve learned through my experiences with children.
47. Some families are pretty screwed up out there and I just hope that I can help kids feel good about themselves while they’re at school.
48. This world is getting scarier and it’s hard not to lose hope but I know that most people are good inside.
49. I think compassion and empathy are character traits that are most valuable and what most people need to work on.
50. I’d like to do so many things in the new year, like play acoustic guitar, learn Japanese, and improve my cooking skills.
51. I like to pick things, especially my zits and the ingrown hairs on my husband’s legs and bum.
52. I wish I had longer legs and slightly bigger boobs.
53. I hope you don’t think I’m shallow for writing that but everyone has issues.
54. I think I’m very lucky because I look around at everything and I’m happy because there’s not much else that could be desired.
55. I continue to learn every day.
56. I need more patience and I need to be less cold-hearted towards those that I love.
57. I love sushi and steak and peanut butter and thai food.
58. If I could be anywhere right now, it would be in New Zealand or Australia visiting some friends.
59. I think I’m developing osteo-arthritis in my knees and my doctor says I should stop running but I can’t because I’m slightly addicted.
60. I don’t think I have an addictive personality and I know I’ve never depended on any
substance.
61. My friends are crazy and I love them.
62. Sometimes I think they’re loud and obnoxious and rude and ignorant but I still go on loving them because they love me unconditionally.
63. My husband is the best and sometimes I think he’s too good for me.
64. I have shin splints right now and I need a massage for basically everything because my body feels tired.
65. I don’t feel old but I can’t recover as fast as I used to be able to.
66. Dragon boating was an obsession for the past 2 years and I really stepped it up a notch last summer, so much so that I now have a love-hate relationship with the sport.
67. I love trying new things and I think change in every aspect is good for the soul because we
can adapt and learn from experience.
68. I’ve drifted from God in the past few years and I know he’s always there but it’s been hard… I don’t have a single excuse.
69. Even though I said change is good, I’m scared to leave the comfort of my present school, I’d like to try high school one day but it’s tough to leave what you know for something totally different and new.
70. I was never very talented at English and creative writing but I do have a knack for grammar and vocabulary of foreign languages, how drab.
71. I also love anything to do with the human body and physiology because I find it fascinating.
72. If I were smart enough and had the tenacity, I would love to become a doctor.
73. At the same time, I also think I have THE most important job in the world.
74. I am the only girl and middle child and I sometimes wish I had a sister although my relationship with my brothers is pretty cool.
75. I think my younger brother Paul is a great catch and that Frank is genuinely the smartest person that I know.
76. My parents are getting old and they’re both retired and I hope that they can find joy in each other as the days go by.
77. I can’t wait to have a baby.
79. I also love puppies but I think I’m now allergic but I do think they’re a lot of work because it’s like having your own child.
80. Sometimes I get lonely and need to watch lots of DVDs to pass the time.
81. I can watch a whole season of any TV series in a couple of days.
82. I think my shoulders are too big and muscular and I’m trying to tone down. (damn, there’s that body image thing again..)
83. I’m so glad that I don’t have a desk job and work all day in front of a computer because it would be so boring and I would definitely develop carpal-tunnel syndrome.
84. I just got off the phone with the person I love. There’s no better feeling than waking up beside the person you love every morning. It’s probably the best feeling in the world. I think we’re opposites but somehow it works.
85. I often think about the past and all the what-ifs and reflect and even obsess but I know it’s not healthy.
86. I’d like to read more and learn more.
87. I hate doing taxes and I think I’m still overdue from last year.
88. In fact, I’m horrible with money, although I can be cheap, I rarely keep track of my spending habits, I don’t have a financial plan or planner, and I’m just glad that I married someone that knows his stuff.
89. I think I trust very easily and am quite naïve.
90. Actually, I was voted “most gullible” from my graduating class in high school. Good times.
91. I think every single one of my friends are beautiful but some of them are too insecure to notice how incredible they are.
92. I think natural is the way to go.
93. Except I just highlighted my hair for the first time 2 years ago and have been doing so ever since.
94. Sometimes I speak too fast and sometimes I don’t even make sense when I’m talking. That is one of my insecurities, sounding like an idiot.
95. My hands and toes are cold.
96. I love travelling and trying different foods and learning about new histories and cultures and simply people-watching in new places.
97. I’m developing a keen interest in photography and I think I may actually have a slight knack for it.
98. But I’m lousy at the techie aspect of it. I find it cumbersome and difficult.
99. I wonder what my life will be like in 5 to 10 years.
100. I’m horrible at keeping in touch with people but hope to have my friends forever.
1. I love chocolate.
2. I like making lists that’s why I think this is fun.
3. My favourite time of year is summer but I like winter too b/c of the snowboarding.
4. Last week I walked home alone in the dark and it was the most beautiful, starry, and snowy night.
5. I have really bad temperature tolerance. I get hot and cold really easily.
6. I wish I could have new knees because my cartilage is shot.
7. I would love to qualify for the Boston marathon one day.
8. I’m wearing my pajamas right now and I love feeling all snuggly-bum.
9. I can’t wait to see my family and my little nephew Ian.
10. Sometimes, I think that my family is dysfunctional but I realize that it’s just a normal Korean family.
11. I’m glad I married a Chinese man.
12. My body image fluctuates on a daily basis.
13. I love to fart in the company of those that love me and it gives me great pleasure to smell them afterwards.
14. I hope I’m not grossing you out.
15. I find it hard to make close friends and it’s probably because I don’t let people get really close to me. I suppose I have a fairly private nature.
16. I guess that means that I can have a pretty cold front and I’ve been told that.
17. I can be really irritable at times, even anal, when things don’t go my way.
18. I’m the most conservative out of all my friends and I prefer it that way.
19. I wish my family had closer bonds although we’re working on it.
20. I think way faster than I speak therefore the words sometimes come out all stuttery and jumbled.
21. I’m a horrible debater and I always lose when debating against my husband.
22. My 2 brothers are way smarter than I am but I take comfort in the fact that I’m the linguistic one.
23. I just mentioned that I’m good at languages. The problem is, I can’t speak Korean.
24. I used to be pretty insecure and I think I’ve totally grown into my own comfort zone in the past 5 years.
25. I don’t like indecisiveness but it is also one of my many faults.
26. I love tanning in the sun but I know it’s bad for my skin.
27. Since I’m asian, I think I’m blessed with relatively good skin and other features.
28. I wonder if my life would be totally different if I wasn’t the only minority in my high school, growing up.
29. One day, I would love to live on the west coast, either Vancouver or Calgary.
30. The friends that I’ve made in the past 5 years are so true.
31. I never play the lottery and I think it’s a waste of money.
32. But I love playing poker, specifically Texas Hold-em.
33. Sometimes I really dislike Toronto and the club scene and I feel ashamed that I would subject myself to being objectified and all that pretentiousness.
34. Money is evil but it makes the world go around.
35. I’m scared that the world may be coming to an end.
36. I hope that I’m healthy and alive enough to run until the day I die.
37. Sometimes I think about my childhood and my parents and I feel resentment build up.
38. My family has a huge communication problem but I guess that typical of an asian family.
39. I don’t think my dad has ever said, “I love you” to me.
40. Ok, that was a lie.
41. I used to be a competitive gymnast when I was little and my dream was to compete in the Olympics one day.
42. My parents asked me to quit because of my stunted growth and other stuff, but to this day, I think being a gymnast has allowed me to have more kinaesthetic awareness so that’s why I think I pick up sports pretty easily.
43. Also, due to the fact that my mom was an awesome athlete (and runner!) Go mom!
44. I love my mom and appreciate her with every passing year and sometimes I wish we hung out more.
45. I think I’m becoming like her and I guess that’s not such a bad thing.
46. Most days I love my job and I think I’m going to be a better parent because of what I’ve learned through my experiences with children.
47. Some families are pretty screwed up out there and I just hope that I can help kids feel good about themselves while they’re at school.
48. This world is getting scarier and it’s hard not to lose hope but I know that most people are good inside.
49. I think compassion and empathy are character traits that are most valuable and what most people need to work on.
50. I’d like to do so many things in the new year, like play acoustic guitar, learn Japanese, and improve my cooking skills.
51. I like to pick things, especially my zits and the ingrown hairs on my husband’s legs and bum.
52. I wish I had longer legs and slightly bigger boobs.
53. I hope you don’t think I’m shallow for writing that but everyone has issues.
54. I think I’m very lucky because I look around at everything and I’m happy because there’s not much else that could be desired.
55. I continue to learn every day.
56. I need more patience and I need to be less cold-hearted towards those that I love.
57. I love sushi and steak and peanut butter and thai food.
58. If I could be anywhere right now, it would be in New Zealand or Australia visiting some friends.
59. I think I’m developing osteo-arthritis in my knees and my doctor says I should stop running but I can’t because I’m slightly addicted.
60. I don’t think I have an addictive personality and I know I’ve never depended on any
substance.
61. My friends are crazy and I love them.
62. Sometimes I think they’re loud and obnoxious and rude and ignorant but I still go on loving them because they love me unconditionally.
63. My husband is the best and sometimes I think he’s too good for me.
64. I have shin splints right now and I need a massage for basically everything because my body feels tired.
65. I don’t feel old but I can’t recover as fast as I used to be able to.
66. Dragon boating was an obsession for the past 2 years and I really stepped it up a notch last summer, so much so that I now have a love-hate relationship with the sport.
67. I love trying new things and I think change in every aspect is good for the soul because we
can adapt and learn from experience.
68. I’ve drifted from God in the past few years and I know he’s always there but it’s been hard… I don’t have a single excuse.
69. Even though I said change is good, I’m scared to leave the comfort of my present school, I’d like to try high school one day but it’s tough to leave what you know for something totally different and new.
70. I was never very talented at English and creative writing but I do have a knack for grammar and vocabulary of foreign languages, how drab.
71. I also love anything to do with the human body and physiology because I find it fascinating.
72. If I were smart enough and had the tenacity, I would love to become a doctor.
73. At the same time, I also think I have THE most important job in the world.
74. I am the only girl and middle child and I sometimes wish I had a sister although my relationship with my brothers is pretty cool.
75. I think my younger brother Paul is a great catch and that Frank is genuinely the smartest person that I know.
76. My parents are getting old and they’re both retired and I hope that they can find joy in each other as the days go by.
77. I can’t wait to have a baby.
79. I also love puppies but I think I’m now allergic but I do think they’re a lot of work because it’s like having your own child.
80. Sometimes I get lonely and need to watch lots of DVDs to pass the time.
81. I can watch a whole season of any TV series in a couple of days.
82. I think my shoulders are too big and muscular and I’m trying to tone down. (damn, there’s that body image thing again..)
83. I’m so glad that I don’t have a desk job and work all day in front of a computer because it would be so boring and I would definitely develop carpal-tunnel syndrome.
84. I just got off the phone with the person I love. There’s no better feeling than waking up beside the person you love every morning. It’s probably the best feeling in the world. I think we’re opposites but somehow it works.
85. I often think about the past and all the what-ifs and reflect and even obsess but I know it’s not healthy.
86. I’d like to read more and learn more.
87. I hate doing taxes and I think I’m still overdue from last year.
88. In fact, I’m horrible with money, although I can be cheap, I rarely keep track of my spending habits, I don’t have a financial plan or planner, and I’m just glad that I married someone that knows his stuff.
89. I think I trust very easily and am quite naïve.
90. Actually, I was voted “most gullible” from my graduating class in high school. Good times.
91. I think every single one of my friends are beautiful but some of them are too insecure to notice how incredible they are.
92. I think natural is the way to go.
93. Except I just highlighted my hair for the first time 2 years ago and have been doing so ever since.
94. Sometimes I speak too fast and sometimes I don’t even make sense when I’m talking. That is one of my insecurities, sounding like an idiot.
95. My hands and toes are cold.
96. I love travelling and trying different foods and learning about new histories and cultures and simply people-watching in new places.
97. I’m developing a keen interest in photography and I think I may actually have a slight knack for it.
98. But I’m lousy at the techie aspect of it. I find it cumbersome and difficult.
99. I wonder what my life will be like in 5 to 10 years.
100. I’m horrible at keeping in touch with people but hope to have my friends forever.
Rebirth
Ok, for those of you who have been wondering what the hell happened to my blog... I haven't a clue. It just disappeared! I logged in one day and it was no longer there... I've tried emailing the administrators to no avail.. oh well. No worries though, becauase here is the rebirth of my new blog. I only had about 4 posts and I thought I might as well start again. Sigh..
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