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Info  If you've found this blog, then chances are great that you know me. I'm just a regular asian schoolgirl, and there's nothing out of the ordinary with me. But alongside that, I am a violinist, an artist, a model, a travel enthusiast, and a web designer. I love many things such as: my culture, foreign languages, books, stuffed animals, the rain, and animals. In the same breath, I dislike a few things. These few would consist of: homework, cold weather, milk, heights and crowded beaches. I also have my share of hopes and dreams alongside everyone else.
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Saturday, August 9, 20089:18 AM
Olympics and American Government  Fact: I dropped your breakfast, and then fed it to you.Last night, like millions of other Americans I watched the opening ceremony to the Olympics. I have to admit that China did an amazing job, even due to the on-going controversy about rejecting American atheletes and free press. A week ago, I'd be ranting about how unfair it was, but even though the countries out of whack, I have to admit, the show was brilliant. Dude, I liked it so much, I even recorded it so I could watch it again. I'm excited and proud for the US team. Right now Woman's indoor volleyball is on. The US team is up against Japan, and I hope we cream them to put it bluntly. I always have a tradition of watching the Olympics. I don't watch everything, I just watch what happens to be on. Even when I'm in Vietnam I still watch them. Lol, we need to show the world who's the world power. So yesterday, there was news about Russia invading Georgia. I know that's a horrible thing, and I find myeslf worrying about them, even though I don't know them at all; but I do know that they are a big US ally. But there goes America going how we'll be going over there to help them, which is good. But I think our government is butting it's head into business that's not its own. We were talking about this months ago in Wes Civ class. The US is a large world power, and I believe that we are the police of the world, but the thing is, it should be done to a certain degree. Sure, I supported the Iraq war when it first began, but god, I was in elementary school back then. Now, I just have a burning hatred for it. It's not like I want the war to burn in hell, no, because my hatred isn't that great, and a war cannot burn in hell. I just believe now, that it is not right. So a group of women that I know quite well were having a discussion today, about how China was planning on buying major US companies, and eventually taking over our economy. I mean, I don't like the fact that China would be the same thing England was before 1772, but our economy is in the gutter. My mother was talking about how back in the 'olden days' when you did something wrong, they would just kill you mercilessly. And not to mention, they would kill a whole chunk of your family along with you. Like for example, three generations. That way, there was almost no way of seeking revenge. I found the idea gut wrenching and sick. But that's just me. It's all opression. I'm not excited for the presidental election this year, I just want Bush out. Personally, I favored Obama, but lately, I'm not even sure anymore. As long as they can fix this faltering economy, end the war, fix our education system. I feel like all the things political analysts talk about on thier little debates is crap; the election is not centered on what you believe, it's about the canidates running and not your over-analyzed babble. That's just how I feel today because it's just annoying to hear this morning. I'm sure I'll feel different about it later. It kinda bugs me knowing that I live in a country where the education system's just going downhill. I mean Indian people have 28% of the smartest people in the world, and China 25%. I mean, the whole thing about not pushing our kids hard enough in public schools in just making America seem stupid in the eyes of the world, and I thinks its all due to Bush and how lax we have become. Our country's going down hill, but our waistlines get larger. The rich get richer, and the poor get poorer. But I really don't feel like ranting more about this, so we can leave this off for another time. So my morning started off okay. I was woken up by my mom from an amazing dream, and I walked down to wake up Nancy since Cindy had already left for her interview. She didn't get up, and I ended up getting changed and going through the morning routine. I went to work and Nancy was just being a moody brat and I handed her her bagel from Dunkin Donuts, and she took it but decided delibrately to hold the wrapping by the corner. Thus it fell to the ground. She hollered my name and yelled at me. Hey, it wasn't my fault. Eventually I headed to work, and the second customer that came in today was quite the bloody annoying woman. Not to say that she was literally 'bloody' just and annoying and unfriendly #$%^^ of a client. She complained about how her name wasn't down at 9 for an appointment with my father. He wasn't even in today, and she even went as far to show me her call log and tell me that she did call on the seventh to set a time on Saturday. I really didn't like dealing with her. She made a big fuss about next time having to ask for the persons name next time she calls. Urgh, what a #$!^*. She needs to get over herself and learn some courtesy. She just wouldn't shut up, and I hope something of inconvience happens to her today. Not about death or whatever, maybe just a stub of the toe on a carpet or something. Well, I'm angry at the Chinese again. Another sigh. So there was a supposedly 'random' attack today. This Chinese man stabbed a US man to death and tried to kill his companion and their Chinese tourguide. Random attacks are rare in Beijing, and the attacker eventually ran up to the second floor of quite a tall building and committed suicide by jumping off. This angered me quite a bit because for the moment they can't tell if the murdered man was a member of the team, a member of the US Olypmpic delagate, or a tourist. But I mean seriously, the world has had to endure so much crap from China, we couldn't have at least some security? I mean, we already lost two amazing gymnasts in injuries already. I have to say the most inspiring Olympians are Derek Redmond and Michelle Kwan. We don't need to go int detail about Michelle, but let's talk about Derek. Here's a little blip from his Wiki article: At the 1991 World Championships Redmond was a member of the British team which shocked the athletics world by beating the much-favoured American team into second place to claim the gold medal in the 4x400 metres relay. Injuries had consistently interrupted Redmond's career. At the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, he pulled out of the opening round of the 400 metres 90 seconds before his heat was due to begin due to a hamstring problem. Prior to the 1992 Olympics, he had undergone eight operations due to injuries. However he seemed to be in good form heading into the Olympics in Barcelona. He posted the fastest time of the first round, and went on to win his quarter-final. In the semi-final, Redmond started well, but in the back straight about 250 metres from the finish, his hamstring snapped. He hobbled to a halt, and then fell to the ground in pain. Stretcher bearers made their way over to him, but Redmond decided he wanted to finish the race. He began to hobble along the track, with pain etched upon his face. He was soon joined on the track by his father, Jim Redmond, who barged past security and on to the track to get to his son. Jim and Derek completed the lap of the track together, with Derek leaning on his father's shoulder for support. As they crossed the finish line, the 65,000 crowd rose to give Derek a standing ovation. However as his father had helped him finish, Derek was officially disqualified and Olympic records state that he "Did Not Finish" the race. But in the public's perception, he had finished and done so heroically. His story is depressing and inspiring. You may recognize him from this Visa commerical. I swear whenever it comes on I feel like I'm about to cry. [click] And here's a comedic Jackie Chan commerical [click] But that's all for now. Congrats for making it all the way to the end. ---- |
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