I’m Still Disgusted..

August 14, 2008 at 9:58 am · Comments (2)
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It seems my last post offended some people. I got a couple of pissed off comments and emails. Well, I did not write it with the intention to offend or piss anyone off. And no, I wasn’t attacking China. If those of you who got pissed off would actually take the time to read what I said, which I have re-read it a few times, you would be able to see that I was merely stating that I was bothered by the fact that they basically told a 7 year old girl that she was not pretty enough. I’m sorry, but that’s screwed up, no matter what the circumstances. As far as what one of my commenters said about America being the same way, I will have to disagree. Beauty Pageants can’t be compared to “Oh sorry honey, your voice is nice but you are ugly so you can’t be seen at the Olympics. Instead we’ve found a pretty girl to move her mouth while you sing.” In America, there would be lawsuits, protests, and straight up outrage if something like that happened. I seriously doubt anything like that would be allowed here. Furthermore, this is my blog, I can state my opinions and feelings as much as I want, and again, I didn’t intend to offend. I am sickened by the message that the Chinese government or whoever is responsible for what happened is sending to children all over China and the rest of the world. It’s disgusting, and if you are too blind, proud, or jaded to see that.. well that’s your problem.

Commenters: Julie

Is China Really That Superficial???

August 13, 2008 at 12:07 pm · Comments (12)
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A member of China’s Politburo decided that the 7 year old girl who sang “Ode to the Motherland” for the Olympics opening ceremonies was not good looking enough for the Olympics and requested for a better looking girl to lip-sync the song. He said he wanted the voice and the face to “match”. Now, I understand them wanting everything to be perfect and all, but what kind of message is that sending to people, especially the children? Can you imagine how that little girl felt when they said “Hey, sorry but you’re too ugly for the Olympics opening ceremonies, we are replacing you with a pretty girl. But you still have to sing.” I’m disgusted with China at this moment. The sad thing is, the girl who lip-synced is getting all this fame and making headlines when she didn’t even really do anything but stand there moving her mouth. The little girl who did the actual singing was said to have the “most beautiful voice.”

Commenters: Amanda, Cetta, Heather, Jolene, Julie, MsRay

HowCast

July 22, 2008 at 8:02 pm · Comments (1)
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My son has a new favorite website. Since he’s not been allowed to watch youtube.com very much he’s been into this website called Howcast. This site is basically a how-to website for nearly anything you can think of. I have to keep an eye on what he learns here, because some of this stuff I’d rather him not know LOL. His favorite category is the Crafts & Hobbies section, He’s been making all kinds of Origami stuff. One of the coolest things is the Origami Inflatable Bunny. It takes some practice and patience to get it right, but he did an awesome job. Maybe later I can convince him to make another one and I’ll take a picture.

Commenters: Julie

Dinner And A Movie?

July 16, 2008 at 8:02 am · Comments (2)
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As I said previously, my kiddo had his first Mini Gourmet cooking class at the community center yesterday. They all made pizza pockets. He was so proud of himself, and he saved me one of the pizza pockets he made so I could taste it. When I picked him up he was going on and on about how much fun he had, and how he got to do everything himself. I must admit, the pizza pocket was delicious and I was quite impressed. He said he would type out the recipe for me and print it out. When he does I’ll throw it up here for anyone who’s interested.

So last night we also watched The Spiderwick Chronicles. I’m usually not a fan of movies like that.. I’m not into the whole fantasy thing. Fairies, trolls, and goblin movies usually don’t interest me at all and I almost always find them to be incredibly cheesey. However, this movie was really good. I liked it alot, actually, and I know Eric did too. It’s kind of gross at times, what with goblins and green ooze for blood and all that mess. There was really only one part I found to be a bit cheesey and that was at the end. I won’t say what it was, but I’m sure anyone who watches it or has seen it will know what I’m talking about.

Commenters: Julie

Time Flies When You’re Having Fun

July 15, 2008 at 10:16 am · Comments (6)
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The kiddo is at his first ever “Mini Gourmet” cooking class. It’s this class I enrolled him in at the beginning of the summer. It lasts for 2 hours. I gave him some money for the soda and snack machine as well as his rec room card so if he wants to stay up there after the class is over and play some games or whatever he can. Anyway, we were almost late for the class. I woke up early this morning, but I woke up sick. My throat hurts terribly and I’ve lost my voice. I was coughing up blood this morning, but I’m sure it’s just from my throat. I decided since it was really early I’d go back to bed for a few, thinking I’d wake up in time. And I did wake up in time, barely. Nonetheless he made it there in time and hopefully he’s having great fun. That’s what it’s all about anyway. It’s summer time and I want him to have fun.

Last week I took him and his friend to the rec center (or community center) to play some games and stuff and they ended up staying for hours. He had alot of fun then apparently. There’s lots of fun stuff for the kids to do there, and there’s also a gym and a nature center. I also took him and his friend on Friday night to play Pizza Bingo up there. The kids got to play bingo and eat pizza, which was pretty cool. They had a good time.

I’ve been sticking to the reading thing for the most part. He’s currently reading book 2 of The Chronicles of Narnia. He seems to be enjoying it. Tonight is also our “movie night” and I’ve gotten the Spiderwick Chronicles from Netflix. Eric picked that out, lol. Hopefully it’s good.

I really can’t believe he’s already half way through his summer vacation. I’ve got to start school clothes shopping soon and getting all of his needed supplies for 3rd grade. I just can’t believe it, 3rd grade!!! I’m actually going to be selling some of his old stuff on eBay I think. He’s got a pair of Van’s from last year that he wore once, and they are still basically brand new. He’s also got a winter coat that he wore twice. It’s Texas, it usually doesn’t get that cold here so he mostly wears hoodies and what not. But yeah, I guess I should start going through his old stuff. What fun.

Commenters: Julie, lala, netta