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REVELATION: Realizing why Sasha Banacheck and Amanda from Nikita looks so familiar!!
SHE PLAYED VELASCA ON XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS!!!!! How could I forgot Velsca, honestly. What are you thinking, me?!?
DEEP FRIED TOFUU!!!!
I deep-fried tofu!
DEEP FRIED TOFU!!
It was delicious.
noms.
DEEP FRIED TOFU!!
It was delicious.
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| Right Sauce = Hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sriracha chili sauce, Japanese seasoning. | Left sauce = sweet chili sauce |
I'm not saying that from the ashes of captivity, never has a Phoenix metaphor been more personified.
I really don't like when people say, "It's okay to ----, but ----." Because that basically means that the thing they say is okay really isn't okay. Irritating. Consider the following:
"It's okay to have a reaction, but we need to contextualize."
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"You shouldn't have expressed an opinion about the yellow face of The Good Earth and instead should have considered how awesome it is and because of its time, it's an acceptable movie."
Has anyone reading this read Pearl Buck's The Good Earth or seen the film adaptation? Originally Anna May Wong was supposed to star in it but they gave the leading female role to Luise Rainer, who is a good actress in her own right, but she played the part in yellow face. The only reason for contextualizing this film is to see why people enjoyed the thing at the time. I'm sure anyone who saw it today would be really disturbed by the YELLOW FACE. I myself really can't get over it. Look at it:
Really?! REALLY?!
In better, other news....the fall TV show season is starting. This week I watched Chuck, Law & Order: SVU, and Glee (even though to be very honest I hate Glee....I only watch it so I can insult it later. Gawd I would punch Rachel in the face). Mike Chang and Tina Cohen-Chang got together. Asians getting with Asians? Well, to be fair, except not really because this isn't particularly valid, Tina did say, "That's racist!" before rushing off and holding hands with Mike Chang. This could go one of two ways:
1. Artie somehow wins over Tina again and then it is expressed that a white guy, even a handicapped white guy, is more desirable than the super sexy Asian (Chinese) that is Harry Shum Jr.
2. Tina and Mike stay together, thereby perpetuating the stereotype that Asians are insular and only get with each other, which even then isn't very accurate.
"It's okay to have a reaction, but we need to contextualize."
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"You shouldn't have expressed an opinion about the yellow face of The Good Earth and instead should have considered how awesome it is and because of its time, it's an acceptable movie."
Has anyone reading this read Pearl Buck's The Good Earth or seen the film adaptation? Originally Anna May Wong was supposed to star in it but they gave the leading female role to Luise Rainer, who is a good actress in her own right, but she played the part in yellow face. The only reason for contextualizing this film is to see why people enjoyed the thing at the time. I'm sure anyone who saw it today would be really disturbed by the YELLOW FACE. I myself really can't get over it. Look at it:
In better, other news....the fall TV show season is starting. This week I watched Chuck, Law & Order: SVU, and Glee (even though to be very honest I hate Glee....I only watch it so I can insult it later. Gawd I would punch Rachel in the face). Mike Chang and Tina Cohen-Chang got together. Asians getting with Asians? Well, to be fair, except not really because this isn't particularly valid, Tina did say, "That's racist!" before rushing off and holding hands with Mike Chang. This could go one of two ways:
1. Artie somehow wins over Tina again and then it is expressed that a white guy, even a handicapped white guy, is more desirable than the super sexy Asian (Chinese) that is Harry Shum Jr.
2. Tina and Mike stay together, thereby perpetuating the stereotype that Asians are insular and only get with each other, which even then isn't very accurate.
Egg Tacos and Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Today was definitely a food day. How could it not be when all the great moments revolved around the food?!?!
First, I woke up really late, about 11:45am because I had stayed up until 3 the night before, but sometime around 8:00am the Mothership had come in to tell me that she had heated up some of the corn tortillas. Excitement. So at about 12 I went into the kitchen and took two of those wonderful, thick, delicious corn tortillas and was like "....I don't want to just put meat on this." So I cooked two eggs scrambled, equally plopped them on the two tortillas, spooned a generous glob of guacamole and sour cream on each and then put the meat on there. It was...DELICIOUS. Behold:
And then later for dinner, I had brussel sprouts for the first time. I thought it was going to be disgusting, given the brussel sprout rep, but the Mothership did this Maple Roasted Brussel Sprout thing that made my taste buds very happy.
First, I woke up really late, about 11:45am because I had stayed up until 3 the night before, but sometime around 8:00am the Mothership had come in to tell me that she had heated up some of the corn tortillas. Excitement. So at about 12 I went into the kitchen and took two of those wonderful, thick, delicious corn tortillas and was like "....I don't want to just put meat on this." So I cooked two eggs scrambled, equally plopped them on the two tortillas, spooned a generous glob of guacamole and sour cream on each and then put the meat on there. It was...DELICIOUS. Behold:
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| Pre-meat (I hadn't put on the carne asada yet) |
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| Not actually my picture but it did look like this. I was too busy eating to remember to take a picture!! |
And of course, chapstick
So I'm home for the weekend, and loving it. I went to Target to get some essentials...lotion, mouthwash, contact lens solution. I realized for the first time in my life I'm really content with what I'm using, like the daily necessities and stuff. Here we go--
Face wash:
Shower face wash: Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Cleanser
Anti-aging stuff isn't just for old ladies!! It was $8.99 at Target, which is a total steal especially since it works just as well as any Kiehls product and is about a third or fourth of the price. :) And it smells nice, too. I only use this in the shower though. Don't know why, that's just the way it worked out.
Non-shower face wash: Soap & Glory Clean Mary Cleansing Milk
This cleanser works super well and doesn't foam up so I use it for after I come back from class to remove my makeup (I wear eyeliner almost every day now....INSANE). I may be feeling some sort of placebo psychological crappy crap effect from reading all the good reviews about it on makeupalley.com and Target.com and such, but I think it's actually making my skin nicer. :) It's got some andiroba oil to get the redness down.
The only downside? It smells kinda funny. At least it does to me.
Face Moisturizer:
Ponds Clarant B3 Normal to Oily Face Moisturizer
I love Ponds. Such low prices, SO MANY OUNCES. So when I found out that there was a Ponds face moisturizer that brightens dark spots (no more Freckle freakouts?!), AND has SPF15, not to mention it came in an adorable light pink container, I was SOOO happy. Because everyone knows your face is really all about the moisturizer. Not really. But I'm obsessed with moisturizers. No dryness for me, thank you. But sometimes SPF15 isn't enough for me so I pair it with...
Boots Botanics Face Lift Firming Cream
The words "Face Lift" in the product name almost made me not get this, but I read good reviews about how it is quickly absorbed and blah blah blah, so I got it. Also, it was on sale and organic face products are NEVER on sale. It's pretty good. Organic.
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Yeah, I don't really know if organic has anything to do with it because the Spanish directions on how to use the Ponds pretty much tells me that that sh*t is NOT organic, but it works just fine like this one, but Botanics is awesome. It works. That's all that matters :).
Makeup Remover:
Yes-to-Carrots Eye and Face Makeup Remover
To be honest, I don't really give a damn about what ingredients are in this, I just know that it's not oily or greasy, it's creamy, and I like that. It also works super well to remove my eyeliner and mascara without making me feel like I'm gonna get a sty (even though I have a sty right now, thus am kind of hating on everything). I just swipe this over everything and it comes off super easy. Also, the ounces of product you get to the price ratio is super awesome considering the quality of what you're getting. :) One of the best decisions of my girly life.
Body Wash:
Tone Body Wash-Almond Milk (the bottle I got doesn't actually look like this)
I actually chose this body wash because I had just run out and went into somewhat of a panic because I'm a little OCD about germs and being clean, so I had urgently told my daddy I needed to go to Target and just grabbed something random that smelled nice. Turns out later, after reading reviews online and trying the stuff, that I had gotten a really nice body wash that only cost $4 dollars 'cause it had been on sale. SCORE. Smells suuuper yummy, too....like a sugar cookie. A vanilla sugar cookie.
Shaving Razor:
Venus Embrace Shaving Razor:
Before this year I didn't really care what kind of shaving razor I used. But then I started to see guys that were kinda cute and I got to interact with on a daily basis, and I'm not even kidding, I got self conscious about what my legs looked like. So I went to Target and stopped using cheapy one-blade shaving razors and got Venus Embrace, which has a whopping 5 blades. Totally worth it. My legs look awesomer and they feel like....like satin. Or something. Especially since right after I shave I use....
Lotion:
Body Shop Shea Body Butter
I really only use this for my shins because that's usually the driest part of my everything, and it smells really nice. And it's like butter...like that spreadable canola butter? It's like that. Except it gets absorbed into your skin which is good, otherwise I wouldn't use this, if it was a not absorbable pot of grease. Gross. But it's not. I highly recommend.
Aveeno Stress Relief Lotion
I'm not much of a believer in "stress relief" products (except maybe a good cup of expertly brewed 功夫 style 茉莉花绿茶...that I brewed myself of course), but Aveeno usually delivers in quality when it comes to their lotions and this is not an exception. I like feeling super smooth, and looking smooth, too, and this comes in a pretty long-lasting bottle, so I don't feel bad about using it liberally like I do with the body butter.
Shampoo:
Aussie Cleanse and Mend Shampoo
It does what it says it will do. It gets rid of oily roots and split-end-y tips. Well, not so much the split-end-y tips, but it helps with the oily roots and that's what I cared about. It has a nice, pleasant, clean citrus-y smell and comes in a big*ss bottle for only $7.99, so I give this a definite thumbs-up, and will also definitely buy it again when I run out in a million years. This bottle is SOOO BIGGG.
Conditioner:
Nexxus Humectress Ultimate Moisturizing Conditioner
This is definitely the kind of conditioner they use in salons. It smells like a salon conditioner, which = smells really nice, and works really well. I only use it every other day because my hair is normally really heavy and long and soft anyway, but I definitely always use it when I'm going to work or a special event or to see Cute Guy later. It's a life-saver!! Not really. It's a luxury.
and of course,....
Face wash:
Shower face wash: Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Cleanser
Non-shower face wash: Soap & Glory Clean Mary Cleansing Milk
The only downside? It smells kinda funny. At least it does to me.
Face Moisturizer:
Ponds Clarant B3 Normal to Oily Face Moisturizer
Boots Botanics Face Lift Firming Cream
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Yeah, I don't really know if organic has anything to do with it because the Spanish directions on how to use the Ponds pretty much tells me that that sh*t is NOT organic, but it works just fine like this one, but Botanics is awesome. It works. That's all that matters :).
Makeup Remover:
Yes-to-Carrots Eye and Face Makeup Remover
To be honest, I don't really give a damn about what ingredients are in this, I just know that it's not oily or greasy, it's creamy, and I like that. It also works super well to remove my eyeliner and mascara without making me feel like I'm gonna get a sty (even though I have a sty right now, thus am kind of hating on everything). I just swipe this over everything and it comes off super easy. Also, the ounces of product you get to the price ratio is super awesome considering the quality of what you're getting. :) One of the best decisions of my girly life.
Body Wash:
Tone Body Wash-Almond Milk (the bottle I got doesn't actually look like this)
Shaving Razor:
Venus Embrace Shaving Razor:
Lotion:
Body Shop Shea Body Butter
Aveeno Stress Relief Lotion
I'm not much of a believer in "stress relief" products (except maybe a good cup of expertly brewed 功夫 style 茉莉花绿茶...that I brewed myself of course), but Aveeno usually delivers in quality when it comes to their lotions and this is not an exception. I like feeling super smooth, and looking smooth, too, and this comes in a pretty long-lasting bottle, so I don't feel bad about using it liberally like I do with the body butter.
Shampoo:
Aussie Cleanse and Mend Shampoo
Conditioner:
Nexxus Humectress Ultimate Moisturizing Conditioner
and of course,....
"My golf is woeful but I will never surrender." - Bing Crosby
What can I say about this man? Bing Crosby is most definitely my all-time favorite singer. He is amazing. Whenever I feel down, he pulls me back up with his crooning. His performances and 1940s-zeitgeist charm amplify an already good mood.
Swingin' on a Star:
In other news, my classes have made a turn for the better. I spoke to both my IR and American Studies professors and I feel a little better about what I need to do....TO GET AN A+. I'm also thinking about study abroads, since they tend to happen next year. Study abroad, study abroad, but where? I've narrowed it down:
- Ireland
- Hong Kong
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Washington, D.C.
What to doooo? Where to go? Do they even have enough classes for me to get enough credits??? Oh, the possibilities, and thus, the stress.
Sing me off, Bing.
In other news, my classes have made a turn for the better. I spoke to both my IR and American Studies professors and I feel a little better about what I need to do....TO GET AN A+. I'm also thinking about study abroads, since they tend to happen next year. Study abroad, study abroad, but where? I've narrowed it down:
- Ireland
- Hong Kong
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Washington, D.C.
What to doooo? Where to go? Do they even have enough classes for me to get enough credits??? Oh, the possibilities, and thus, the stress.
Sing me off, Bing.
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