Between Devil and Angel

So I spent my weekend absolutely fabulously! 

Sad part is that Mei is now gone.  Very sad.

Anyways, my weekend was spent with Mei, Oppa, Kare, Tiny and Simmy.  We spent Saturday at williamsburg at Oppa's timeshare (Williamsburg Plantation).  It was very beautiful place and very enjoyable.  I'll have to look into timeshares later when I have more money or something.  Maybe when I do know I will travel quite a bit. 

So I drove there and I have to say it is quite far away.  Maybe Kare was right about how far Americans drive.  We do drive quite far away.  Before we went to Williamsburg, Oppa, Mei and I got the men's hair cut.  Though there was no noticable difference in their hair.  After arriving at Williamsburg and moving in, Oppa, Kare, Mei and I went to a Hibachi Grill for dinner.  It was a lot of fun and not too overpriced.  [Well it was more for a dinner/lunch.]  Afterwards, we went to the Prime Outlet near Oppa's place.  We all bought something from Under Armour.  I even got an under armour tank top.

After shopping for a little while, Mei and I went to the pool.  We swam for a tiny period of time (like 20 minutes) before going back and showering.  There was major time pressure because we wanted to go to the movie to see Kung Fu Panda!  That movie was surprisingly GOOD!  There were lots of typical martial arts moves, such as a fight with chop sticks.  It was all very wonderful and Mei loved it so much! 

Sunday we spent it at the beach.  Though we arrived very late (11 o'clock).  Oppa was the brave one and he would often go beyond the "waves" with me.  Where you could easily float without fear of the white waves.  At first Tiny was very nervous about the waves, but I finally convinced her to trust me enough to float out there.  With the wade-board, it was easy to convince her to stay out there.  Apparently, she did not hate it too much.  Simmy also was convinced to go out there and he ended up staying out for a very long time.  To the point of when we were about to leave, he would not leave.  He was saying something about "catching the big one."  Definitely need to get him some surfing lessons. 

Mei was the only one who would not stay out for extended period of time.  However, I could not force him to do anything.  Afterall, Mei is his own man. 

Oh so to conclude, I am now officiall TANNED!  I do not want to be so tanned *pout*.

So I recently heard rumors that Zhang Ziyi could be playing Mulan in an upcoming movie with that title.  The first thought through my head was, why would a guy be touching Mulan's breasts?  I am quite disappointed that one of the few Chinese heroine who makes it into the Western Culture will be depicted by an actress who has yet to do a movie without some man touching her privates.  I understand that sex sells, but does she have to do that?  I mean have a bit more self respect!  Especially considering Eastern, including Chinese, culture generally demand for a more modest behavior. 

Either way, I admit that Zhang Ziyi is one of the few Chinese actresses who has made it big in Hollywood.  (In her case, it is the fact that her face and boobs are easily recognized.)  However, there are 1 Billion people in China and plenty of talented actresses (for ones making it in the U.S., please check out the newly released "Forbidden Kingdom").  So why do you have to pick this one?  When I ask any of my aquaintance about her, few can even pronounce her name or recognize her once her name is stated.  (This has little to do with the difficulty of pronouncing her name, because most of them can sprout Japanese and Korean names with little problems.)  The point of the matter is that Zhang Ziyi does not have the recognition I think directors believe she has.  Yes, people will see many of her movies.  However, I do not think it is her drawing them to these movies, but rather it is another Chinese action movie with crazy choreography.  If you put another female in the role, I doubt people will recognize.  (For an actress that does attract people by name, see Reese Witherspoon or Julia Roberts or Gong Li.)

So why out of the .5 Billion (basic half) Chinese did they have to pick one that is slutty?  I just feel a slutty Mulan will be weird.  Maybe that's the angle, because I am definitely curious to see how they make Mulan Slutty.

Reporting ALIVE from the Real World.

This world contains many things that I had never seen before. People are willing to go to the gym! So I am trying that out and it is quite exhilarating. I never thought I would enjoy going to the gym every day, but Sunday. [It is the day of rest after all and I am feeling quite lazy on that day.] However I have been going to gym every day for an hour.  It is quite nice and I feel myself having more energy to do more.  And a lot less stressed.  So I'm pushing the rest of my family to do the same.  *PUSH*  Then I go out and enjoy the privilege of Melly's company for another hour or two. [Her new haircut is absolutely gorgeous! I so need one too.]   If she does not have time for me, or I have time for her.  I generally do my chores.  I feel like such an accomplished young lady.  *pats self on back*

The only good part is I do not have to always cook for myself.  It is kind of nice being able to live at home.  Though parents are making me cook as well... we are doing shifts. I never thought I'd say this, but... I am kind of glad to be learning to cook. [Now that will never be repeated... much]  The question is what to do about future living situations.  I do not feel safe living in Laurel, but I am not willing to keep putting all these miles on my car. 

So.... not much else to report in this world. It is generally a world that makes me appreciate school. How I wish to be back in school. Miss it!