Thursday, July 31, 2008
Off Again!
I'm about to go on a trip for the next few days. I'll be going to Arrowhead Provincial Park, it's located near Algonquin Park. Let's see how that goes. Hopefully, this time 'round, i'll be able to kayak!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Looking for a Bottle Cage
that fits on the saddle. But, these are hard to find. Perhaps i will need to make do with one that fits on the seat post. Here are a few that Chris and I (mostly Chris) has found so far:
Minoura - SBH-80
Saddle: i really like this one - but, seems to be available in.. japan?
Profile Design - Aqua Rack
This is a seat post one, it attaches onto that post situated under the seat. Two bottle racks!
Beaker Concepts: Hydrotail. It has 2 water bottle racks and two straps for you to pack something. What would you strap there? Your other pair of shoes?
Minoura - SBH-80
Saddle: i really like this one - but, seems to be available in.. japan?
Profile Design - Aqua Rack
This is a seat post one, it attaches onto that post situated under the seat. Two bottle racks!
Beaker Concepts: Hydrotail. It has 2 water bottle racks and two straps for you to pack something. What would you strap there? Your other pair of shoes?
Sunday, July 27, 2008
My Biking "Adventure", re-lived
I am still sweating, panting, my thighs still shaking and my heart still racing from my bike ride.
I took the path that Chris and I went down the other day - Friday afternoon. It starts of as a nicely paved road, large enough to make way for a rural two lane road, and leads into a dirt path about half a foot wide. The path changes from smooth and even, to pebbly, then gravelly and finally rocky and dirty. Today, it was a bit muddy from the heavy rain over the past few days.
Before I headed out for my bike ride, i decided to bring my camera along to take a few snap shots of what my adventure entails. I only took photos of the trail though. I didn't get to capture a 'First" moment that I had!
I'll share the photos, then talk about the my exciting, and breath-taking (literally, it left me panting and exhausted) moment.
This is where the journey begins.
And, of course I need to take a picture of my bike! Well, at least as much of it as possible without getting OFF the bike.
This Picture is taken along the way to the 'trail'. see that slope? It's actually quite steep. And, not as easy as you think to bike back up.
This is not 'the trail'. The gates, as usual are locked, and instead of breaking the lock, or sawing through the chains, taking this little path here is a slightly easier way to gain access to the trail.
And, this is what I mean by 'locked'.
See the nicely paved road? Well, this HUGE puddle was gorgeous!
You can see the reflection of the scenery in it!
The road gets a bit narrower, but is still nicely paved. I'm holding the camera in my had as I bike. Not something I would recommend.
Then, I can no longer hold the camera as I bike. Se the pebbles and gravel on the road? It gets better!!
Now, this is some path that we're looking for!!!
Wait, there's more!
see the path getting really narrow?
It's really nice there though. I'm not sure if you can see it, but near the back, you can see that the path goes down ad then back up again. This slope doesn't look that steep, but really, you get enough momentum to rush all the way back up without pedaling at ALL.
This is a picture of the same part of the trail in the previous picture. But, after I rush down it, and back up!
It was exhilarating. It's strange, the first time I went down it, I lit up my eyes and gave me this sort of excitement. You're sitting on a bike, you might get thrown off and all scratched up. The path is really bumpy. I Didn't know whether to brake, or to hold onto the handlebars for dear life. I ended up holding onto the handles FULLY. I felt that I needed to hold onto it so tightly, hoping to at least be able to steer it, even if I couldn't control the speed. it was fun!
after the rush up.
And, the end. So many branches. This is where I got bitten. Probably because I kept stopping to take pictures. Well, at least the mosquitoes here are nicer than the ones that reside in the visitor's parking outside my house. The swelling and itching are gone already!
Getting out was difficult. I couldn't bike up this slope.
Shot of the same slope from the other side.
great to know!!
The trail leads me to a Golf Club. Before Chris and I biked here last time, I had no idea I lived that close to a Golf Club. some photos of the club.
So after the trail, I decide to head home. From the trail, I suppose it's around a 3km ride home. I bike along the side walk, since Steeles is an extremely busy street. When I reach the next intersection, I head North for home. I reach a traffic light, and passing it, I continue on the sidewalk. Then, it occurs to me that, it's nice and clam, not too many cars: I can bike on the road! So, I did!
This is the first time that I bike on a large road. Steelecase, does not count as a large road, since it's like a residential road (no traffic lights etc. Speed Limit is probably 50kmh). Anyways, my new challenge. That uphill that you saw in the first few pictures, was the uphill that I needed to bike on the road to get home. And, it was a long, hard bike (for me), but I made it! I feel so proud of myself!
note: uploading these pictures takes EONS. I don't think i'll be uploading so many for blogs now.
I took the path that Chris and I went down the other day - Friday afternoon. It starts of as a nicely paved road, large enough to make way for a rural two lane road, and leads into a dirt path about half a foot wide. The path changes from smooth and even, to pebbly, then gravelly and finally rocky and dirty. Today, it was a bit muddy from the heavy rain over the past few days.
Before I headed out for my bike ride, i decided to bring my camera along to take a few snap shots of what my adventure entails. I only took photos of the trail though. I didn't get to capture a 'First" moment that I had!
I'll share the photos, then talk about the my exciting, and breath-taking (literally, it left me panting and exhausted) moment.
This is where the journey begins.
And, of course I need to take a picture of my bike! Well, at least as much of it as possible without getting OFF the bike.
This Picture is taken along the way to the 'trail'. see that slope? It's actually quite steep. And, not as easy as you think to bike back up.
This is not 'the trail'. The gates, as usual are locked, and instead of breaking the lock, or sawing through the chains, taking this little path here is a slightly easier way to gain access to the trail.
And, this is what I mean by 'locked'.
See the nicely paved road? Well, this HUGE puddle was gorgeous!
You can see the reflection of the scenery in it!
The road gets a bit narrower, but is still nicely paved. I'm holding the camera in my had as I bike. Not something I would recommend.
Then, I can no longer hold the camera as I bike. Se the pebbles and gravel on the road? It gets better!!
Now, this is some path that we're looking for!!!
Wait, there's more!
see the path getting really narrow?
It's really nice there though. I'm not sure if you can see it, but near the back, you can see that the path goes down ad then back up again. This slope doesn't look that steep, but really, you get enough momentum to rush all the way back up without pedaling at ALL.
This is a picture of the same part of the trail in the previous picture. But, after I rush down it, and back up!It was exhilarating. It's strange, the first time I went down it, I lit up my eyes and gave me this sort of excitement. You're sitting on a bike, you might get thrown off and all scratched up. The path is really bumpy. I Didn't know whether to brake, or to hold onto the handlebars for dear life. I ended up holding onto the handles FULLY. I felt that I needed to hold onto it so tightly, hoping to at least be able to steer it, even if I couldn't control the speed. it was fun!
after the rush up.
And, the end. So many branches. This is where I got bitten. Probably because I kept stopping to take pictures. Well, at least the mosquitoes here are nicer than the ones that reside in the visitor's parking outside my house. The swelling and itching are gone already!
Getting out was difficult. I couldn't bike up this slope.
Shot of the same slope from the other side.
great to know!!
The trail leads me to a Golf Club. Before Chris and I biked here last time, I had no idea I lived that close to a Golf Club. some photos of the club.
So after the trail, I decide to head home. From the trail, I suppose it's around a 3km ride home. I bike along the side walk, since Steeles is an extremely busy street. When I reach the next intersection, I head North for home. I reach a traffic light, and passing it, I continue on the sidewalk. Then, it occurs to me that, it's nice and clam, not too many cars: I can bike on the road! So, I did!
This is the first time that I bike on a large road. Steelecase, does not count as a large road, since it's like a residential road (no traffic lights etc. Speed Limit is probably 50kmh). Anyways, my new challenge. That uphill that you saw in the first few pictures, was the uphill that I needed to bike on the road to get home. And, it was a long, hard bike (for me), but I made it! I feel so proud of myself!
note: uploading these pictures takes EONS. I don't think i'll be uploading so many for blogs now.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
To Eat or To Wear?
Let's take the 'average' person who has an 'average' salary which is approximately 35,000CDN a year, minus the tax of lets say 20%, you're getting a net worth of about 28,000 annually. Let's pretend that this person does not need to pay for a car or car insurance. They take public transit which costs roughly about 120/month, thus 1,440/year. Now to rent. The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in a 'close to subway station' location will cost roughly about 1,450/month, thus 17,400/year. The phone and internet bill will come to about 120/mo, another 1,440/yr. The water, gas, electricity bill an additional 1,440/yr (but, since you live in an apt, these are likely to be included in the rent). All these expenses total to a whopping 20,280/year. And, the average person has approximately 7,720/yr, giving them 643.33/mo for any other expense.
Are my numbers REALLY unreasonable, that the average person is only left with a mere 600 dollars per month to spend on food other daily needs?!
Lets say the daily needs such as toothpaste, toilet paper, and other household items (dish detergent, a new mop) etc. etc. you spend on average 50/mo. Now we are left with a 593.33 for groceries and a new top.
Now the question is: if you were the average person, would you rather spend a bit more money on better quality food, or would you spend the money on better quality clothing?
For an average female, of 'no name brand' quality food, the monthly food cost would probably be about $250. To 'supe' it up to better higher quality food, $400 a month.
Or, we can keep the cheaper quality food and use that $200 dollars to buy that pair of really nice Stuart Weitzman shoes you saw the other day.
Thoughts?
p.s. yes, i know there could be a zillion other things you could use that extra money to buy. But, let's just say you had to choose between food and clothes, which would you choose?
Are my numbers REALLY unreasonable, that the average person is only left with a mere 600 dollars per month to spend on food other daily needs?!
Lets say the daily needs such as toothpaste, toilet paper, and other household items (dish detergent, a new mop) etc. etc. you spend on average 50/mo. Now we are left with a 593.33 for groceries and a new top.
Now the question is: if you were the average person, would you rather spend a bit more money on better quality food, or would you spend the money on better quality clothing?
For an average female, of 'no name brand' quality food, the monthly food cost would probably be about $250. To 'supe' it up to better higher quality food, $400 a month.
Or, we can keep the cheaper quality food and use that $200 dollars to buy that pair of really nice Stuart Weitzman shoes you saw the other day.
Thoughts?
p.s. yes, i know there could be a zillion other things you could use that extra money to buy. But, let's just say you had to choose between food and clothes, which would you choose?
Why So Serious?
image credits: image and rights belong to IGN. Copied from IGN: The Dark Knight Publicity Stills Full Size 1997561The night is dark is just before the dawn.
I watched the Dark Knight last night. And WOW, was the movie LONG. Dang. I kinda wished we didn't watch it last night, and had I known that it were that long, I probably would have declined the watch. The movie was good. Just, a bit too long in my opinion.
[movie show time was 11:10pm, got home at 2.15am]
Heath Ledger, who played "the Joker", was really, very good. It's a shame that we can no longer see his extravagance in future movies on the big screens. I was always a Batman fan when I was a little kid. But, I don't ever recall 'Bruce Wayne' as the snobby kind. Or the 'grand entrance' sort of person. I'm talking about when he got off the helicopter and holding one woman in one arm. Uh, that picture is UGLY. That was not my childhood perception or version of Bruce Wayne.
But hey, this movie is a classic. How can you miss it?! Besides, those scenic views are filmed from my hometown. That's right. The H.K.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Thoughts about Savage Inequalities
I've been thinking about this for a little while now... that I've been reading this booked titled: Savage Inequalities by: Johnathan Kozol. The book speaks of the inequalities that poor kids are receiving, and more specifically educationally. There is much focus on government funding and the discrepancy between what the poor urban kids are getting versus the affluent, suburban students. The book writes that, in some states, the rich get 14 times more per student funding than their poorer counterparts. The book disputes the argument that "money does not make a difference in education quality", or that "money does not help kids learn". This book uses many examples to show and to even perhaps morally convict the reader to agree with the arguments. Not only sympathize, but be compelled to believe that way. They speak of children learning in factories, buildings that have not been attended in 50years. Teachers that need to teach in pantries, in closets because there is just no classroom space. The teachers in these poor urban areas have a ratio of 1:60, and who I am I kidding - I think this is ridiculous.
But, what an interesting (and I'll explain why I say interesting) is that Kozol continues to argue that the urban schools are getting less funding because there is less property tax in the urban areas (some of the buildings/houses are so horrendous, you can buy a house for $1000USD). Thus, less money form the taxes go to the schools in those areas. Hence, it's like a perpetual cycle that the poor people will remain poor.
But, that's not all. The court cases of 'equality' are brought to our attention. It is described to the reader that parents of these poor children and students bring the funding discrepancy it to the judges' and court's attention. Yet, some states refuse to allow a funding cut. Or, do not allow students from these poor schools to enter their rich and resource abundant school.
And, what I mean by interesting is that, if you read the text and what the text is conveying - it would be extremely difficult for a morally sensitive person to oppose any of it. By the way, we haven't even talked about private schools. This is only about public, government funded education.
What am I to think? How do I feel about this? Do I think that the rich should pay for the poor? Do I feel that the rich should let the poor kids into their schools? I fear that if I were to express my views, I might be stoned by the masses.
Somehow, I don't quite like this book. I think this coming academic year will be very interesting. This book "Savage Inequalities" was remarked on as a 'classic' book. And, I am currently in the "Inner City School" Option. mighty interesting.
But, what an interesting (and I'll explain why I say interesting) is that Kozol continues to argue that the urban schools are getting less funding because there is less property tax in the urban areas (some of the buildings/houses are so horrendous, you can buy a house for $1000USD). Thus, less money form the taxes go to the schools in those areas. Hence, it's like a perpetual cycle that the poor people will remain poor.
But, that's not all. The court cases of 'equality' are brought to our attention. It is described to the reader that parents of these poor children and students bring the funding discrepancy it to the judges' and court's attention. Yet, some states refuse to allow a funding cut. Or, do not allow students from these poor schools to enter their rich and resource abundant school.
And, what I mean by interesting is that, if you read the text and what the text is conveying - it would be extremely difficult for a morally sensitive person to oppose any of it. By the way, we haven't even talked about private schools. This is only about public, government funded education.
What am I to think? How do I feel about this? Do I think that the rich should pay for the poor? Do I feel that the rich should let the poor kids into their schools? I fear that if I were to express my views, I might be stoned by the masses.
Somehow, I don't quite like this book. I think this coming academic year will be very interesting. This book "Savage Inequalities" was remarked on as a 'classic' book. And, I am currently in the "Inner City School" Option. mighty interesting.
Biking Trip to Highway 7
Came back from my biking trip to Highway 7 and Leslie.
And... I just plugged some addresses into Google Maps to find hat i only biked a total of 6km!??!?! That was it?! I thought it more was more than that! But, I took a heck of a long time biking a total of 6km today! It was def. more than 30mins. I wonder if I should blame it on the hills, or blame it on my oral surgery.....
But regardless, the feeling of biking with the sun shining above me, and biking into the wind (made it hard to move fast) was so nice. It is refreshing and makes me feel free. Well, I guess anyone would feel free when they glide down a slope at around 35km/hr on two 26" wheels!
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!
And... I just plugged some addresses into Google Maps to find hat i only biked a total of 6km!??!?! That was it?! I thought it more was more than that! But, I took a heck of a long time biking a total of 6km today! It was def. more than 30mins. I wonder if I should blame it on the hills, or blame it on my oral surgery.....
But regardless, the feeling of biking with the sun shining above me, and biking into the wind (made it hard to move fast) was so nice. It is refreshing and makes me feel free. Well, I guess anyone would feel free when they glide down a slope at around 35km/hr on two 26" wheels!
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!
Blood Diamond for Cellphones and Gaming Consoles?!
Yes. Yes, indeed. I was not made aware of this until literally a few minutes ago when I received an e-mail from Chris.
And, since I think it's an important world issue I'm copying the entire article below. Click on the article title to go to the source. yahoo news.
And, since I think it's an important world issue I'm copying the entire article below. Click on the article title to go to the source. yahoo news.
Playstation 2 component incites African war
Console war reaches past the couch and into the Congo, claims report.
Has the video game industry dug up its very own blood diamond?
According to a report by activist site Toward Freedom, for the past decade the search for a rare metal necessary in the manufacturing of Sony's Playstation 2 game console has fueled a brutal conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
At the center of the conflict is the unrefined metallic ore, coltan. After processing, coltan turns into a powder called tantalum, which is used extensively in a wealth of western electronic devices including cell phones, computers and, of course, game consoles.
Allegedly, the demand for coltan prompted Rwandan military groups and western mining companies to plunder hundreds of millions of dollars worth of the rare metal, often by forcing prisoners-of-war and even children to work in the country's coltan mines.
"Kids in Congo were being sent down mines to die so that kids in Europe and America could kill imaginary aliens in their living rooms," said Ex-British Parliament Member Oona King.
So where's the connection to Sony? According to Toward Freedom, during the 2000 launch of the PS2, the electronics giant was having trouble meeting consumer demand. To pump out more units, Sony required a significant increase in the production of electric capacitors, which are primarily made with tantalum. This helped drive the world price of the powder from $49/pound to a whopping $275/pound, resulting in the frenzied scouring of the Congolese hills known for being ripe with coltan.
Sony has since sworn off using tantalum acquired from the Congo, claiming that current builds of the PS2, PSP and PS3 consoles are sourced from a variety of mines in several different countries.
But according to researcher David Barouski, they're hardly off the hook.
"SONY's PlayStation 2 launch...was a big part of the huge increase in demand for coltan that began in early 1999," he explained. "SONY and other companies like it, have the benefit of plausible deniability, because the coltan ore trades hands so many times from when it is mined to when SONY gets a processed product, that a company often has no idea where the original coltan ore came from, and frankly don't care to know. But statistical analysis shows it to be nearly inconceivable that SONY made all its PlayStations without using Congolese coltan."
Currently, the Playstation 2 is the best-selling video game console of all-time, having sold through over 140 million units.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Hard to eat
Tis the second day after my wisdom teeth extraction (upper and lower right). The swelling and jaw pain have subsided. Actually, the swelling wasn't as big at all. But, I have developed a pain in my right ear. And, I believe I also have an infection in my lower tooth extraction site. I can't really see anything when I look in the mirror - mainly because I can't open my mouth that wide - and also because I can't find a flashlight in the house. Anyhow, I taste this strange taste in my mouth. It almost tastes like blood, but doesn't have that tannin sting. In the morning, when I discard liquid from my mouth, it's not clear. There's a discoloration. It's more yellowish brown. No blood color from what I can see.
I've decided to take the antibiotics prescribed for me. I was wanting to wait and see if the pain and gooey nasty things would go away by itself. But, after some research on Google with I've decided that perhaps taking them might help any bone or sinus infections that might occur. I guess my recovery wasn't as dazzling after all. I think it was the anesthetics and the painlessness that painted the picture so brightly for me. I stopped taking pain-killers after 12 post-op. I'm tempted to reach for the bottle and pop one in my mouth. The constant pain I get in my ear is rather irritating.
I've been eating Congee (rice boiled with a LOT of water) for the past 2 days. It's difficult to eat bread because it requires so much chewing. I couldn't resist and had one of those buns. It was a BBQ Pork bun. Double the difficulty because not only did I need to chew bread, I also had to chew meat. My jaws were exhausted by the time I was done - but, did it feel good to eat!
After reading a few forums from my Google searches, I want to make mashed potatoes! And, get myself some probiotic yogurt. Hopefully the yogurt will prevent diarrhea (a common side effect of taking antibiotics). I've also discovered that it's hard for me to eat a banana! How can that be possible? They're quite mushy themselves! Turns out that the circumference of the fruit is too large and it's very uncomfortable to bite a piece off. Nibbling is also very inefficient. So, I've decided to MASH it. Reminds me of baking Banana Bread - 3 mashed bananas!
Oh, and I have been unable to reach my Dentist. Just lovely.
I've decided to take the antibiotics prescribed for me. I was wanting to wait and see if the pain and gooey nasty things would go away by itself. But, after some research on Google with
I've been eating Congee (rice boiled with a LOT of water) for the past 2 days. It's difficult to eat bread because it requires so much chewing. I couldn't resist and had one of those buns. It was a BBQ Pork bun. Double the difficulty because not only did I need to chew bread, I also had to chew meat. My jaws were exhausted by the time I was done - but, did it feel good to eat!
After reading a few forums from my Google searches, I want to make mashed potatoes! And, get myself some probiotic yogurt. Hopefully the yogurt will prevent diarrhea (a common side effect of taking antibiotics). I've also discovered that it's hard for me to eat a banana! How can that be possible? They're quite mushy themselves! Turns out that the circumference of the fruit is too large and it's very uncomfortable to bite a piece off. Nibbling is also very inefficient. So, I've decided to MASH it. Reminds me of baking Banana Bread - 3 mashed bananas!
Oh, and I have been unable to reach my Dentist. Just lovely.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Surgery and Sutures
I just got home from the dentists. And, I must admit that... i hate going to the dentist. I hated it from when I was a little kid. From those cleaning moments, to the whirring of some sort of strange saw (or so I thought/imagined) to the doctor saying that I need to get braces. Then to carry those horrific memories from childhood to teenage and adulthood. I still don't like going to the dentist - even if it's just to see the dental hygienist. By the way, the last time I went to get my teeth scaled was not that great of an experience. Hearing the constant scraping and screeching sound of metal against my teeth just didn't give me a lot of room for visual imagery. All I could think of was that she was scraping and scraping with those metal picks at my teeth. And my teeth being sheared and ugh. It was not a lovely picture. Even the paintings of Tigger and Winnie the Pooh, Bugs Bunny and Tweety on the ceiling was not enough to quench and relish my vivid imagination. I wish she talked to me and said something to me to help ease and perhaps even wash away my disturbing imagery pictures.
Well, today... Today was different. I must admit that I was nervous, and scared. Because, i do hate going to the dentist's office - regardless of the dentist and what I'll be doing. It just gives me the chills. This Dentist, located at Midland and Finch, was a little different. I agree with Hei, he is really nice. He talked to me and made comments and jokes. It was nice to hear a person say something to me while I'm laying there with my mouth open. Eyes open but having no visual input of what's going on. Ears open only to hear noises from happenings that I cannot see, and my mind wide-awake trying to make sense of the noises I'm receiving. The dentist helped me make sense of the noises I was hearing. He talked me through the procedures and what he was doing. He communicated with the hygienist that was his right-hand helper (left-hand, rather).
He told me what he was doing when he did what he did. For example, applying the greenish-blue paste. This was some Topic, he explained, which will help ease the pain of the anesthetic needles. Okay, I relax a bit.
-Oh, it's time to change the gauze I need to bite on -
Then, there's this drill that's kinda hot. I think I feel it on my gums, I feel something. And, i say "ow ow ow ow ow". And, the dentist chuckles, "Ow?!". "Yes I feel something". "You feel the pressure?", he asks. "Yes, I think so". I believe it was more the hotness of the instrument aginst my lips/corner of mouth that I was feeling. But pull, and the tooth was out. It was FAST. So fast, that I looked surprisingly at my dentist and asked "it's out?!". I was quite excited at the prospect of having one of my teeth pulled out. there was a big smile on my face and I was more excited for the second one.
The second, bottom tooth was a bit more stubborn than it's previous sibling. It took a while for him to get it out. It was already loose and out of place but... yes, I could understand the dentist. There was no space for the tooth to be clipped onto. There was gum covering it and stuff. But, it did come out! And, it's BIG. A big tooth for a small mouth. I don't have a tiny mouth, but I do find it difficult to floss near the back.
And, I got sutures!!! Who gets excited about getting sutures?! Well, I was! My first sutures!
Because of that, I get 2 birds with one stone. My first surgery, and my first sutures (or stitches). And, these stitches will dissolve themselves. He told me they were made of lamb gut/intestines. Wonderfully brilliant! I get to have lamb gut on my gums!
p.s. i decided to make a label called "firsts". This one is really not the first 'first' that I've blogged about, but I think today is a good place to start. I'll add the labels at a later time (if I ever get around to doing so^^.
Edit: My teeth are HUGE, and I'll post a picture of them to show it to you. It's kinda gross, but I'm holding them, so you don't see them all. Tylenol and Ferrero Rocher - my two companions.
Well, today... Today was different. I must admit that I was nervous, and scared. Because, i do hate going to the dentist's office - regardless of the dentist and what I'll be doing. It just gives me the chills. This Dentist, located at Midland and Finch, was a little different. I agree with Hei, he is really nice. He talked to me and made comments and jokes. It was nice to hear a person say something to me while I'm laying there with my mouth open. Eyes open but having no visual input of what's going on. Ears open only to hear noises from happenings that I cannot see, and my mind wide-awake trying to make sense of the noises I'm receiving. The dentist helped me make sense of the noises I was hearing. He talked me through the procedures and what he was doing. He communicated with the hygienist that was his right-hand helper (left-hand, rather).
He told me what he was doing when he did what he did. For example, applying the greenish-blue paste. This was some Topic, he explained, which will help ease the pain of the anesthetic needles. Okay, I relax a bit.
-Oh, it's time to change the gauze I need to bite on -
Then, there's this drill that's kinda hot. I think I feel it on my gums, I feel something. And, i say "ow ow ow ow ow". And, the dentist chuckles, "Ow?!". "Yes I feel something". "You feel the pressure?", he asks. "Yes, I think so". I believe it was more the hotness of the instrument aginst my lips/corner of mouth that I was feeling. But pull, and the tooth was out. It was FAST. So fast, that I looked surprisingly at my dentist and asked "it's out?!". I was quite excited at the prospect of having one of my teeth pulled out. there was a big smile on my face and I was more excited for the second one.
The second, bottom tooth was a bit more stubborn than it's previous sibling. It took a while for him to get it out. It was already loose and out of place but... yes, I could understand the dentist. There was no space for the tooth to be clipped onto. There was gum covering it and stuff. But, it did come out! And, it's BIG. A big tooth for a small mouth. I don't have a tiny mouth, but I do find it difficult to floss near the back.
And, I got sutures!!! Who gets excited about getting sutures?! Well, I was! My first sutures!
Because of that, I get 2 birds with one stone. My first surgery, and my first sutures (or stitches). And, these stitches will dissolve themselves. He told me they were made of lamb gut/intestines. Wonderfully brilliant! I get to have lamb gut on my gums!
p.s. i decided to make a label called "firsts". This one is really not the first 'first' that I've blogged about, but I think today is a good place to start. I'll add the labels at a later time (if I ever get around to doing so^^.
Edit: My teeth are HUGE, and I'll post a picture of them to show it to you. It's kinda gross, but I'm holding them, so you don't see them all. Tylenol and Ferrero Rocher - my two companions.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Strange...
is the movie that I watched today.
Yes, I know what you're thinking - God, does this person have a life? They keeping blogging about movies, giving short reviews and sporadic critics and praises for them. There is no consistent format or consistent way of critiquing (if any at all) the movies.
Well, I suppose that my current 'living' allows me to view movies, ranging from the boring, slow-paced and 'no-plot' movie like "The Omen" to the funny, fast-paced "Kung Fu Panda", to the mind-boggling "Cube" and gruesome yet edging and disgustingly intriguing SAW series.
Anyways, the movie that I watched today White Noise 2: The Light, was indeed a strange movie. Speaking to the dead, to seeing electric static transmissions, and then incorporating Satan and aspects of the Christian Religion into the same movie... is just weirddd. It wasn't creepy weird, nor was it that scary - it was just strange. It was the: "huh?!" phenomenon more than anything. Flat out: I didn't like it, nor the way things went down. At points, the movie was so slow going. Seriously, when your family members get murdered, wouldn't you go crazy trying to find out who the hell the man who wanted them dead is?! The pacing and the events just didn't go well for me. The way the movie ended ... ekkk. Didn't work for me either.
So, there you have it in a nut shell: the movie White Noise 2: The Light is a movie about white lights bundled with dead people and the devil. Weirdness. But, not the recommended sort of weirdness.
Yes, I know what you're thinking - God, does this person have a life? They keeping blogging about movies, giving short reviews and sporadic critics and praises for them. There is no consistent format or consistent way of critiquing (if any at all) the movies.
Well, I suppose that my current 'living' allows me to view movies, ranging from the boring, slow-paced and 'no-plot' movie like "The Omen" to the funny, fast-paced "Kung Fu Panda", to the mind-boggling "Cube" and gruesome yet edging and disgustingly intriguing SAW series.
Anyways, the movie that I watched today White Noise 2: The Light, was indeed a strange movie. Speaking to the dead, to seeing electric static transmissions, and then incorporating Satan and aspects of the Christian Religion into the same movie... is just weirddd. It wasn't creepy weird, nor was it that scary - it was just strange. It was the: "huh?!" phenomenon more than anything. Flat out: I didn't like it, nor the way things went down. At points, the movie was so slow going. Seriously, when your family members get murdered, wouldn't you go crazy trying to find out who the hell the man who wanted them dead is?! The pacing and the events just didn't go well for me. The way the movie ended ... ekkk. Didn't work for me either.
So, there you have it in a nut shell: the movie White Noise 2: The Light is a movie about white lights bundled with dead people and the devil. Weirdness. But, not the recommended sort of weirdness.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Talk about Family Drama
While waiting for my hair to dry late last night, I decided to watch a movie that's been in my "movies" folder but had yet to be viewed: The Curse of the Golden Flower.
The costumes were so beautiful, the entire place made it seem so majestic! The scenes were a beauty to watch. I loved the synchrony of the movements. That wow-ed me. And, the way the Empress looked, was just absolutely stunning. Her head decorations were so intricate and beautiful, her make-up was very nice. I suppose that Chinese Traditional Wear and the complexities of it attracts me - not that I would like to spend hours and hours dressing myself up. It is such a beauty to behold.
Now that I've finished gushing about how beautiful everything looked, the "drama" factor. I thought this was extremely odd/weird/strange all together. So many things were going on at the same time. A complete Royal disaster. I guess I really don't appreciate how the family members were portrayed. I don't think it's that realistic that a very young son (perhaps 10-12 years of age) would kill his own elder brother in front of both his royal parents. That's just calling for a suicide. What's even more strange and I thought was out of wack was that the murderous young son does die - and by his father's own hands. And if that's not enough, we see the father flogging his own son's dead body. And, that, my friend, is completely uncalled for. And, this is just one of the crazy things that happen in this Royal family. These things just makes the entire Chinese Royalty seem insane, as if the Empress being made to lose her mentality is not enough.
One wacked movie. I don't really like the plot. There's no twist, and if there is, I'm not seeing it. I thought the Empress would do something real smooth by having a second surprise attack ... but, there wasn't one. I was a bit disappointed by the way things end. This movie is quite morbid - most of the characters die, and thousands of expendable bodies are killed i.e. soldiers.
But, I did really enjoy the visual delicates and details of this movie. I suppose it would have been better if the second line of subtitles had not been cut off (the movie is in Mandarin, and I can only catch several phrases here and there). As for recommendations - comparing this to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, CTHD wins by having a lot of martial arts moves, character development and having such a tragic plot ending. Although I would still watch the Curse of the Golden Flower, there doesn't seem to be much of a planned out plot to me.
The costumes were so beautiful, the entire place made it seem so majestic! The scenes were a beauty to watch. I loved the synchrony of the movements. That wow-ed me. And, the way the Empress looked, was just absolutely stunning. Her head decorations were so intricate and beautiful, her make-up was very nice. I suppose that Chinese Traditional Wear and the complexities of it attracts me - not that I would like to spend hours and hours dressing myself up. It is such a beauty to behold.
Now that I've finished gushing about how beautiful everything looked, the "drama" factor. I thought this was extremely odd/weird/strange all together. So many things were going on at the same time. A complete Royal disaster. I guess I really don't appreciate how the family members were portrayed. I don't think it's that realistic that a very young son (perhaps 10-12 years of age) would kill his own elder brother in front of both his royal parents. That's just calling for a suicide. What's even more strange and I thought was out of wack was that the murderous young son does die - and by his father's own hands. And if that's not enough, we see the father flogging his own son's dead body. And, that, my friend, is completely uncalled for. And, this is just one of the crazy things that happen in this Royal family. These things just makes the entire Chinese Royalty seem insane, as if the Empress being made to lose her mentality is not enough.
One wacked movie. I don't really like the plot. There's no twist, and if there is, I'm not seeing it. I thought the Empress would do something real smooth by having a second surprise attack ... but, there wasn't one. I was a bit disappointed by the way things end. This movie is quite morbid - most of the characters die, and thousands of expendable bodies are killed i.e. soldiers.
But, I did really enjoy the visual delicates and details of this movie. I suppose it would have been better if the second line of subtitles had not been cut off (the movie is in Mandarin, and I can only catch several phrases here and there). As for recommendations - comparing this to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, CTHD wins by having a lot of martial arts moves, character development and having such a tragic plot ending. Although I would still watch the Curse of the Golden Flower, there doesn't seem to be much of a planned out plot to me.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
My first photo upload on blogger!
OH, I hate how "A Beautiful Mind" always makes me cry - especially near the ending! It's so good! I love it!
So, here's a preliminary photo view of my bike - this is how I lock it up:
Doesn't look too good without a seat. HAHA.
So, here's a preliminary photo view of my bike - this is how I lock it up:
Doesn't look too good without a seat. HAHA.
Friday, July 18, 2008
My Biking Needs Met!
Before I jump into my VERY excited speech about my biking needs, I want to talk about the weather. How 'boring' of me to talk about the weather, but really, I think it's an essential part of today. The Weather Network fore casted thunderstorms in Toronto... but, that is far from what we actually received this afternoon, up until 9.10pm. Anyways, I want to say (from my bright and bubbly point of view) that I thought today's gloomy, yet very warm and humid weather was just dandy!
Earlier this afternoon, I headed downtown (well, mid-town - Davisville/Eglinton and Yonge area), hoping that it wouldn't rain. We went to the Trek Bicycle Store to take a look at things, checked out a few bikes, gawked at the carbon-fibre $6,000CDN road bicycle. It was really nice, and light. Also checked out their hybrid and comfort bikes, took a seat on them and sort of pedaled it in the store. No, luckily I did not hit anything.
Decided to head to another store: Cyclepath, the one where Chris saw the Norco Plateau bike I posted before. And, I took the Bike out for a spin! We were out for quite a while. It was a nice ride, a very easy ride. So easy to pedal up hills. But, wow, was it springy! I rode over some grass, and bounced like a little yo-yo on a string, except I didn't roll back up the string. More like those po-go sticks. My little flaps of meat were flapping their wings - anyways, you get the picture. So, other than that 'springy' sensation, the bike was not bad!
Well, wanting to think about it and to take a Trek Bike out for a test-run, we went back to the Trek store (about 30meters away from Cyclepath). I decided to take the Navigator 2.0 WSD out for a spin. It's a step-through sort of bike, so I don't need to swing my other leg over to hop on, which means I can ride this wearing a skirt!!
After taking for a really good spin, which the sales person suggested so that I could see all it's potential, I really liked it. And, I mean really. I wanted to get it today! I don't think Chris was expecting me to get a bike today. Really, the biking is so smooth, you barely hear a thing when you're pedaling - except for the hum of the spin of the wheels, of course. The bike that I got has different colors than the bike that's linked above. THe guy said it's only been in th store for a week or so. No worries, I'll put up a picture of it when I get the chance to take a picture of it.
And, I got a nice helmet too! Gotta snap another picture of it for you to gawk at. There's hot pink on it. :P
First bike purchase!
Earlier this afternoon, I headed downtown (well, mid-town - Davisville/Eglinton and Yonge area), hoping that it wouldn't rain. We went to the Trek Bicycle Store to take a look at things, checked out a few bikes, gawked at the carbon-fibre $6,000CDN road bicycle. It was really nice, and light. Also checked out their hybrid and comfort bikes, took a seat on them and sort of pedaled it in the store. No, luckily I did not hit anything.
Decided to head to another store: Cyclepath, the one where Chris saw the Norco Plateau bike I posted before. And, I took the Bike out for a spin! We were out for quite a while. It was a nice ride, a very easy ride. So easy to pedal up hills. But, wow, was it springy! I rode over some grass, and bounced like a little yo-yo on a string, except I didn't roll back up the string. More like those po-go sticks. My little flaps of meat were flapping their wings - anyways, you get the picture. So, other than that 'springy' sensation, the bike was not bad!
Well, wanting to think about it and to take a Trek Bike out for a test-run, we went back to the Trek store (about 30meters away from Cyclepath). I decided to take the Navigator 2.0 WSD out for a spin. It's a step-through sort of bike, so I don't need to swing my other leg over to hop on, which means I can ride this wearing a skirt!!
After taking for a really good spin, which the sales person suggested so that I could see all it's potential, I really liked it. And, I mean really. I wanted to get it today! I don't think Chris was expecting me to get a bike today. Really, the biking is so smooth, you barely hear a thing when you're pedaling - except for the hum of the spin of the wheels, of course. The bike that I got has different colors than the bike that's linked above. THe guy said it's only been in th store for a week or so. No worries, I'll put up a picture of it when I get the chance to take a picture of it.
And, I got a nice helmet too! Gotta snap another picture of it for you to gawk at. There's hot pink on it. :P
First bike purchase!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Love for the Outdoors
Today was such a beautiful day, I'm so glad that I decided to go outside to a run, and then outside again for another walk. I wish I had my bike to rip down the sidewalk (because I'm not ready to go on the road yet).
I want to bike on a dirt road, and go over bumpy things. It woudl be so m=nice to be able to do this with my biking partner. And, i want to Kayak too! The last time I kayaked, and had an awesome time was about a year ago in Windsor. Ever since Pelee Wings (the Kayak rental shop), I've been chasing after that feeling of Kayaking into the open waters. Of course, not that I would really, unless I'm sure I can Kayak 10km back to shore. Or, unless I have a motor in the Kayak, so I can dump it in the water and motorize myself back to shore. :P
I'll be heading downtown to Cylepath to check out my bike, well, hopefully my bike. If all goes well. And then, a good lock to go with it. And, a helmet. W000t! Then, my biking partner will need to get a bike rack, to put the bikes on the car - to take them to nice biking places. So many things to do - so little time!
I want to bike on a dirt road, and go over bumpy things. It woudl be so m=nice to be able to do this with my biking partner. And, i want to Kayak too! The last time I kayaked, and had an awesome time was about a year ago in Windsor. Ever since Pelee Wings (the Kayak rental shop), I've been chasing after that feeling of Kayaking into the open waters. Of course, not that I would really, unless I'm sure I can Kayak 10km back to shore. Or, unless I have a motor in the Kayak, so I can dump it in the water and motorize myself back to shore. :P
I'll be heading downtown to Cylepath to check out my bike, well, hopefully my bike. If all goes well. And then, a good lock to go with it. And, a helmet. W000t! Then, my biking partner will need to get a bike rack, to put the bikes on the car - to take them to nice biking places. So many things to do - so little time!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
100 Pushups: I used to be able to do that!!
Again, from Lifehacker, the's a One Hundred Pushups: from Zero to one Hundred in 6 weeks! Seriously? Can this happen? I know that I used to be able to do 100 push-ups, and I did it in 3 mins. But, that was... well, more than 10 years ago.
I want to try this out - I'll check in with you in 6 weeks. Let's see if I can do this. Or, actually, I'll check out their program, and let you know if I'll do the program.
I want to try this out - I'll check in with you in 6 weeks. Let's see if I can do this. Or, actually, I'll check out their program, and let you know if I'll do the program.
about 30 minutes a week to achive this goal!
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The New iPhone: for better, or for worse?
Lifehacker says that perhaps the new iPhone isn't the greatest thing that you can get. Especially not if you would like to be able to use the free software that other people create (which I think is a fabulous thing - there is SO much that's out there beyond what apple releases).
Amidst Apple's iPhone advertising blitz helped along by positively bubbly media coverage, the Free Software Foundation calls out the dark sides of the new iPhone.
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Much Reading to do now!
I got my books in the mail today!!!
I'm surprised, Chapters, that was 3 business days, including today that you took to get those books to me. Thanks! I ordered them on Saturday.
I'm surprised, Chapters, that was 3 business days, including today that you took to get those books to me. Thanks! I ordered them on Saturday.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Biking Needs
I'm looking to get a bike, and this was a suggestion. ^^
Norco's Women's Plateau makes pedaling fun for riders of any age and ability. Add the upright, back-friendly position, plush comfort saddle and easy-spinning 21-speed drivetrain and you might find cycling to be even easier than your fondest memories.
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A Firefox Add-On
Here's my first attempt at using Clipmarks. It's an add-on that allows you to save only snipets of a webpage, such as a sentence, an image, or a video. I think this is ssuch a great idea! It helps direct attention to exactly what you want other to see - and even help yourself remember why you book-marked a webpage.
Clipmarks is like adding a pair of scissors to your browser, letting you capture exactly what you want others to see (text, images or video). You can also post anything you clip directly to your blog Add to Firefox
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Clipmarks 3.5.0
lllustrative Imagination
I want to be lost in a vivd haze of imagination. Where the colors are so bright and strong that they sting the eyes. The action is crisp and clear, immpecable. Words are not heard. well, perhaps they are. Things move swiftly and smoothly. Oh, so fluidly you don't notice any change. Then, so suddenly, there are jerky motions. Everything movies so mechanically. The action is so fast-paced. It's alsmost as if your heart is beating 250 times a minute, and the adrenaline rushes. Then all of a sudden, everythign clams down. It is like you are transported above the still waters. There is no wind. The water is still. It is quite - you only hear the sound of your own breathing.
Sugh vivid imagination is so soothing. Yet, it can be so breath-taking, or heart-breaking. The thrill and excitement, to the sorrow and gloom. Isn't it amazing what can go on in our minds. In that little box of ours?
When we want to share, we cannot share it all. Not because we don't want to. Sometimes, our language just does not have the vocabulary to express the feelings and thoughts that rush through this divine and sacred part of the human body: the mind.
Sugh vivid imagination is so soothing. Yet, it can be so breath-taking, or heart-breaking. The thrill and excitement, to the sorrow and gloom. Isn't it amazing what can go on in our minds. In that little box of ours?
When we want to share, we cannot share it all. Not because we don't want to. Sometimes, our language just does not have the vocabulary to express the feelings and thoughts that rush through this divine and sacred part of the human body: the mind.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Pain. and death.
These two seem to come hand in hand. pain not necessarily begets death, but death begets pain.
These two things are also the two things that scare me the most and leave me feeling vulnerable and helpless. What can I do to ease the pain? What can I do to take it away? I feel such a great sense of helplessness.
Death. I know that it's a fact of life, and that it is inevitable... but, I don't want to face it. I'm scared of losing. Scared of regret. Scared of the unknown. I wonder if this is a natural response, a natural reaction. I would like to hope that other people think the same. Although, I know that there are people who choose to not indulge in such self-delusion. The pangs of loss, the gripes of anguish, who can subside you when you lash out your sword? Not even the bravest soldier, the strongest fighter, the cruelest or most ruthless can withstand your power of loss. Even they buckle and fall to their knees, asking for mercy to spare them of the pain of such agonizing sorrow.
O terrorizer, how your dark fumes reek from your skin, surrounding and choking the air.
Murky is the way. Hazy is the day. Dark is the path upon which your shadow is cast, from the misty glow of the dying sun. Long is road. the lonely road. Upon which one will walk. alone.
Many are at the sides, gazing upon you while you tread each step. The pebbles drag at your feet, the mud tries to suck you in deep. As you walk, you sense the fumes. They swirl around you, completely surround you. They smell of ash, and feel dense upon your sweaty skin. Black is the color, dark is the air. You feel the swirls, they are closing in. Wrapping around your body, enclosing, enclosing. The hazy dakr mist swirls faster and faster. around and around. until you see nothing. it is dark. it looks empty.
but of course, after you coem to a realization that the darkness is your eyes slammed shut, unwilling to open to the reailty of this world, you slowly open your eyes and see light. beams and beams of light that glow as the morning sun. You inhale and breathe deep, taking gulps of fresh, spring air. It was all in your head. Because you were unwilling to accept.
These two things are also the two things that scare me the most and leave me feeling vulnerable and helpless. What can I do to ease the pain? What can I do to take it away? I feel such a great sense of helplessness.
Death. I know that it's a fact of life, and that it is inevitable... but, I don't want to face it. I'm scared of losing. Scared of regret. Scared of the unknown. I wonder if this is a natural response, a natural reaction. I would like to hope that other people think the same. Although, I know that there are people who choose to not indulge in such self-delusion. The pangs of loss, the gripes of anguish, who can subside you when you lash out your sword? Not even the bravest soldier, the strongest fighter, the cruelest or most ruthless can withstand your power of loss. Even they buckle and fall to their knees, asking for mercy to spare them of the pain of such agonizing sorrow.
O terrorizer, how your dark fumes reek from your skin, surrounding and choking the air.
Murky is the way. Hazy is the day. Dark is the path upon which your shadow is cast, from the misty glow of the dying sun. Long is road. the lonely road. Upon which one will walk. alone.
Many are at the sides, gazing upon you while you tread each step. The pebbles drag at your feet, the mud tries to suck you in deep. As you walk, you sense the fumes. They swirl around you, completely surround you. They smell of ash, and feel dense upon your sweaty skin. Black is the color, dark is the air. You feel the swirls, they are closing in. Wrapping around your body, enclosing, enclosing. The hazy dakr mist swirls faster and faster. around and around. until you see nothing. it is dark. it looks empty.
but of course, after you coem to a realization that the darkness is your eyes slammed shut, unwilling to open to the reailty of this world, you slowly open your eyes and see light. beams and beams of light that glow as the morning sun. You inhale and breathe deep, taking gulps of fresh, spring air. It was all in your head. Because you were unwilling to accept.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
21// Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
These are just some of the movies that I have been watching as I slowly pass the days, and actually, my days seem to pass by so quickly. Time seems so plenty, yet when lived, so little.
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This movie is your typical casino robbing movie. Nothing spectactular, I must say. Entertaining to see Kevin Spacey though. But, I do think that this movie is very, and i mean very much like the other casino movie - i can't remember the name, and I can't find them on IMDB. BUT, there are 3 characters, who are also students. I remember the CHinese guy really well - I'll know his face when I see it. Anyways, I watched it about 3 - 4 years ago. Movies on the Movie channel were about 1-2 years old. So, I'm thinking it came out either 1999 - 2001 (or earlier). I thought that movie was good!
Anyways, this movie. Really nothing special here.
As for Harold and Kumar - well, it's Harold and Kumar. What do you expect? It's about the same quality as the first one. It's the stupid kind of movie. I personally don't find much humor in movies like these. Don't ask me why I watched it. All I can say is, I feel a little jippedof the 1.5 hours I spent awake when I could have been sleeping.
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This movie is your typical casino robbing movie. Nothing spectactular, I must say. Entertaining to see Kevin Spacey though. But, I do think that this movie is very, and i mean very much like the other casino movie - i can't remember the name, and I can't find them on IMDB. BUT, there are 3 characters, who are also students. I remember the CHinese guy really well - I'll know his face when I see it. Anyways, I watched it about 3 - 4 years ago. Movies on the Movie channel were about 1-2 years old. So, I'm thinking it came out either 1999 - 2001 (or earlier). I thought that movie was good!
Anyways, this movie. Really nothing special here.
As for Harold and Kumar - well, it's Harold and Kumar. What do you expect? It's about the same quality as the first one. It's the stupid kind of movie. I personally don't find much humor in movies like these. Don't ask me why I watched it. All I can say is, I feel a little jippedof the 1.5 hours I spent awake when I could have been sleeping.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Judge Dredd
Finished watching another movie tonight. I like it when I watch movies with Chris like this. It was in the car, nice and cosy, but then battery died! So, we moved to my basement. I think it's really nice to just sit and relax with him. Even if it's in a small basement, even if it's just on the floor, sitting on cushions.
We watched Judge Dredd, and it has been forever since I've last watched Sylvester Stallone! And, mmmhmm, he was such a hunk! Not too good an actor, and reminds me a bit too much of Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Terminiator 2.
It also reminded me of the time we watched "The Fifth Element" in my basement. And, I enjoyed both the movie and the company.
Alright, now about the movie - it's interesting. The story is quite interesting. Nice to see that in a movie with such an actor (it's almost like how you don't expect to see a good plot in Jet Li movies, because normally, people go for the action). Well, this plot is definitely not a WOW plot, but it's not bad. Interesting plot, settings, and the way the city functions.
Though, I liked The Fifth Element more. There are some 'cheesy' parts in the Fifth Element, but I like the plot and story, and character development more in The Fifth Element. Bruce Willis Movies have currently not let me down! And, that lady actor is awfully good! Comparing the two movies, I'd watch The Fifth Element. But, I suppose you can't expect that much character development in actors who don't really carry/convey that wide a variety of facial expressions. Sorry actors, I don't meant to offend - just expressing my opinion towards this form of art.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Bereavement
I just learned of my friend's grief and bereavement - the loss of a young relative.
Although we all know that death is inevitable, and that it's a process of life that all must go though, it's very difficult to grasp. Difficult to believe, and difficult to accept. For me anyways. I may know what it is, and understand it as an eternal loss; but do i really know what it means and how it feels to lose someone forever? No, I don't. And, even when it does happen, I think hope will kick in, and will try very hard for me to not believe that the loss is eternal.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Affected-ness
At this moment in time, I'm trying to get SAW I, II & IV from torrents. And, the obtaining process has been very slow due to the fact that there have been POWER OUTAGES today ALL DAY. We will have everything in our house that is powered by electricity - and i meant everything suddenly click-out and die on us, and then to have it booted back to life several minutes later. And then, have this repeat every 30-90 minutes. Yes, I agree that having outages that last 3-7 minutes is better than not having electricty for 3-7 hours, but I don't find this to be particularly entertaining - esp. having to reboot my WINDOWS PC, wait 2minutes for it to boot and wait again for the log-in and start-up.
And, how is this related to affected-ness?
it has everything to do with affected-ness. It's rather unfortunate, i think, but I am a person so
easily affected by things. People, feelings, happenings, turn outs of events - you name it, and unless I am very apathetic towards it, I will likely be affected by it. Hence, my emotional life is like riding the Behemoth all the time.
I'll try not to take things that aren't even mine so close to heart. It's hard - really, I don't try to let these things get to me, and somehow they just find a way. But even so, I will try to shield myself from it's powerful pull. So, that my emotional life isn't always like Behemoth - but, more like taking a walk on the beach.
And, how is this related to affected-ness?
it has everything to do with affected-ness. It's rather unfortunate, i think, but I am a person so
easily affected by things. People, feelings, happenings, turn outs of events - you name it, and unless I am very apathetic towards it, I will likely be affected by it. Hence, my emotional life is like riding the Behemoth all the time.I'll try not to take things that aren't even mine so close to heart. It's hard - really, I don't try to let these things get to me, and somehow they just find a way. But even so, I will try to shield myself from it's powerful pull. So, that my emotional life isn't always like Behemoth - but, more like taking a walk on the beach.
Dogs, Dogs, Dogs
I never knew that I'd be a dog person... but recently, I've come to realize that i do have a thing for dogs when I get the chance to open up to them. And, from my recent Sibbald Point camping trip experience, I am looking into dogs and the different breeds.
Just last night, while I stayed over at Hei's place, I looked at her big book of dog breeds (well, the books wasn't 'big', it was just really thick). And, I had already set my eyes on some of the dogs. I had a a major criteria: the dog had to be BIG. I'm not a big fan of small dogs. Maybe it's because my neighbor's dog is small, and it barks and lunges at ANYTHING that walks remotely in it's (or it's "property's" direction. And when I say bark, i mean BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK kind of bark. Seriously, I don't even remember how many times I've said to myself: "please, shut the hell up". I know, it might just not be properly trained, and is spoiled and is allowed to do whatever it pleases. Gee, did I mention that it even barks (oh, it's a SHE) at the mailman who delivers mail to the door everyday? And, that Fiesty animal was unleashed a few times - not gone unnoticed by the wary and worried neighbor's of theirs. Anyways, that's another long sotry that I won't dulve into now.
I want to put up some pictures of the dogs that I like and take interest in - and all these are the BIG-ger dogs: please let me know if I've left any "big dogs that I might fall in love with" out!
Please not that the dogs I'm eyeing for are larger than 50lbs. I actually want something BIG 70-80lb plus :P I also think that these are the dogs found mainly in the "Working Dogs" category, although I think I also like those in the "Sporting" category.
German Shepard
Great Dane
Dobermann/Dobermann Pinscher
Rotweiler
Husky (incl Siberian Husky/Alaskan Malamute)
Labrador Retriever
Boxer
look at that cute puppy face!!!!
Giant Schnauzer
Akita Inu
This is a great site where all the "Working Dogs" are listed: American Kernal Club. There's a little icon picture of the dog above the name.
Just last night, while I stayed over at Hei's place, I looked at her big book of dog breeds (well, the books wasn't 'big', it was just really thick). And, I had already set my eyes on some of the dogs. I had a a major criteria: the dog had to be BIG. I'm not a big fan of small dogs. Maybe it's because my neighbor's dog is small, and it barks and lunges at ANYTHING that walks remotely in it's (or it's "property's" direction. And when I say bark, i mean BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK kind of bark. Seriously, I don't even remember how many times I've said to myself: "please, shut the hell up". I know, it might just not be properly trained, and is spoiled and is allowed to do whatever it pleases. Gee, did I mention that it even barks (oh, it's a SHE) at the mailman who delivers mail to the door everyday? And, that Fiesty animal was unleashed a few times - not gone unnoticed by the wary and worried neighbor's of theirs. Anyways, that's another long sotry that I won't dulve into now.
I want to put up some pictures of the dogs that I like and take interest in - and all these are the BIG-ger dogs: please let me know if I've left any "big dogs that I might fall in love with" out!
Please not that the dogs I'm eyeing for are larger than 50lbs. I actually want something BIG 70-80lb plus :P I also think that these are the dogs found mainly in the "Working Dogs" category, although I think I also like those in the "Sporting" category.
German Shepard
Great Dane
Dobermann/Dobermann Pinscher
Rotweiler
Husky (incl Siberian Husky/Alaskan Malamute)
Labrador Retriever
Boxer
look at that cute puppy face!!!!
Giant Schnauzer
Akita Inu
This is a great site where all the "Working Dogs" are listed: American Kernal Club. There's a little icon picture of the dog above the name.
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