Ten on Tuesday

Here’s another lovely Ten on Tuesday brought to you by Roots and Rings!

1. If you could open any type of store/place of business (money is no obstacle), what would you open?

Maybe a preschool? I went to preschool when I was little and I really think it helped prep me for Kindergarten. From what I remember, I never cried or asked my my mom when I went to “big girl” school. I’ve even looked into getting a teaching certificate, but apparently journalism isn’t recognized as a teachable area by the BC Teachers Association, so I’d have to do about 2 or 3 more years of schooling.

2. If all jobs paid equally, what occupation would you want? Why?

Well, that depends. Are we taking an average of all the wages in the country and getting paid that? But, if I have to pick one, I’d be a veterinarian. I just love animals, although I’d probably cry every time I had to put one down.

3. If you could be any animal in the world, what would you pick? Why?

A platypus, because they’re hilarious looking.

4. If offered one “service” free of charge, which would you choose? (chauffeur, maid, personal shopper, chef, etc.)

It’s a toss-up between a maid and chef. I hate cleaning, so that’s why I’d pick a maid. But cooking is a pain when I’m busy, so that’s why I’d want a personal chef. And (s)he would just cook me things I like, not what’s suppose to be good for me.

5. What is one habit, no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to break?

Accepting compliments. I have a habit of taking wonderful compliments and finding a negative in it. “You look really nice today.” “Ah, I think this shirt makes me look fat.” One day I’ll knock it off.

6. What is one thing that no matter how many you own, you still love to buy all the time?

Books or coffee mugs. I suppose 10 books sounds better than 10 coffee mugs, but I love pretty coffee mugs!

7. Out of all the game shows (past and present), which would you want to be a participant on and play?

Fear Factor! Unless the challenge had something to do with spiders, I’d rock that show. Plus I have a slight crush on Joe Rogan, even though his UFC commentary is like listening to Captain Obvious.

8. If you could play the lead role in any movie that’s already been made, which movie would you pick?

Avatar, because I think I have the hissing thing they do mastered. Or The Notebook, because it’s such an amazing story.

9. Name 5 things on your bucket list (things you want to do before you die).

  1. Skydive (I may be doing that this year actually!)
  2. Travel over an ocean
  3. Visit China (This doesn’t count for #2)
  4. Have children
  5. Drive a fast and fancy car

10.  Which one of your birthdays was the best? What did you do that day?

I can’t remember how old I turned, but it was when my grandma was taking care of my brother and I while my mom was ill. She planned a surprise party for me with four of my friends and even filled my room with balloons after I went to sleep. It was really awesome and special.

:)

Gung Hay Fat Choy

Image found here

For those who don’t know, I’m half Chinese. I get a lot of looks from people trying to figure out “what I’m made of” and when I tell them, the usually reply “Oh, I can see it now.” My younger cousins, who are younger than me, look way more Asian than I do. Anyway, this is all beside the point.

Yesterday marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year, more specifically, the year of the Tiger, a.k.a. MY year! (Or anyone else who was born in 1986. I guess I’ll share.) I’m quite proud of my Chinese heritage. My great-grandfather came over to Canada with his family (my grandfather) and they settled in my hometown, starting up a general store and making an impact. (There’s a photo of my great-grandpa, grandpa and great-uncle in the local museum). My dad is a first-generation Canadian and tries to keep our Chinese heritage alive.

When I was born, my grandparents (who had since moved from my hometown to Vancouver) wanted to help raise me. My mom didn’t like the idea of me being away I suppose, so I never got to. I really wish I could speak Chinese, like really really wish. I know I could take language courses at the university, but sometimes, I wish I knew it naturally.

One day, when the Vancouver Olympics aren’t going on at the same time as Chinese New Year’s, I’d like to go down to Vancouver and take in the sights. The last time I was there was in 2007, but we had to leave the day of the parade so we never watched it. I did get some photos in Chinatown, like this Fu Dog outside a store:


Anyway, I hope every appreciates their family’s history and where they came from. It makes us who we are and will always be a part of us. Gung Hay Fat Choy! (Happy New Year!)

Now tell me, do you add “In bed” to the end of YOUR fortune cookie fortune?

Weekend Update

So I worked pretty much the entire weekend at the grocery store. My feet hurt and I just want to sleep!

I got to watch the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and they were pretty awesome! A little drawn out, but still cool. Now I’m watching the new episode of The Simpsons, where they go to Vancouver to curl in the games, lol. Full of wonderful stereotypes, such as beavers, lumberjacks and Inuit.

In other awesome news, I received the Sunshine Award from Angela over at Craving Cupcakes! My first bloggy award! Yay!

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I’m supposed to follow these rules:
1. Put the award on your blog (on the sidebar or in one of your posts)
2. Pass it on to 6 fellow bloggers and let them know they have received it
3. Share the love & provide a link back to the person from whom you’ve received it
4. Bask in the warm sunshine of your new found fame

So here’s my six bloggers!

  1. Melissa at I Can Has Good Grammar
  2. Amber at Girl With the Red Hair
  3. Chelsea at Roots and Rings
  4. Kyla at Kyla Roma
  5. Holly at Scattered Words
  6. Amber at A Little Pink in the Cornfields

Generally I don’t do chain mailish  things, but since there’s nothing telling me that my true love will call at midnight or something really good is going to happen, I’d figure I’d keep the love going.

So I hope everyone had a good weekend! And WTF with the Olympic “protesters” on Saturday? Idiots …