Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world
...Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

-Margaret Mead


You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

-Mahatma Gandhi

Chicken Pomodori Panini from Corner Bakery. Mmmmmmmsooooooogoooood. 8)....

Which Rainbow Brite kid are you?

Geez, how boring am I? Hello Kitty? Man, there are all these new Sanrio characters now. One of my favorite is the OG character Tuxedo Sam. I remember how I used to LOVE collecting Sanrio stuff. How can one resist something so cute? ;p

Jen of Kuo's WOMEN WHO FUCKIN' ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Series.

This week I shall feature-SOJOURNER TRUTH

I had first read about Sojourner Truth, when researching for a paper back in HS and I came upon her "Ain't I A Woman?" speech and feel in deep admiration for her. How can you not admire someone like that?

Below is the speech. That's right, Sojourner, you tell them like it is.

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AIN'T I A WOMAN?
by Sojourner Truth

Delivered 1851 at the Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio

Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I think that 'twixt the negroes of the South and the women at the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon. But what's all this here talking about?

That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And ain't I a woman? Look at me! Look at my arm! I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain't I a woman? I could work as much and eat as much as a man - when I could get it - and bear the lash as well! And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain't I a woman?

Then they talk about this thing in the head; what's this they call it? [member of audience whispers, "intellect"] That's it, honey. What's that got to do with women's rights or negroes' rights? If my cup won't hold but a pint, and yours holds a quart, wouldn't you be mean not to let me have my little half measure full?

Then that little man in black there, he says women can't have as much rights as men, 'cause Christ wasn't a woman! Where did your Christ come from? Where did your Christ come from? From God and a woman! Man had nothing to do with Him.

If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back , and get it right side up again! And now they is asking to do it, the men better let them.

Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old Sojourner ain't got nothing more to say.

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For more info on this amazing woman go to the Sojourner Truth Institute website

Not really feelin’ the guy species (and yes there’s a difference between guys and MEN.) First, I was having the problem of meeting any alive or breathing males especially ones that would keep their word or don’t have an Asian fetish. I swear I must have in my former life done something very bad. Anyhow…well since I’ve moved back to OC, my situation improved a lil bit I could attract some breathing ones. But I would later find out they were either maniac depressives or jerks that enjoyed belittling me. Woo hoo! Yes, Jen knows how to attract them. Then I meet some potentials and one ends up flaking on me A LOT and well, the other one…..I’ll put it simply doesn’t want to date me even though he’s interested. WTF? Oh, does jen have stories. She has stories. Which volume would you like?

I’ve come to resolution that I shall be doomed to attracting guys and reflecting men. And that all the good men left are in a relationship. (Yes, I know that’s not an original thought since I’m sure there’s tons of other ppl that have come to this conclusion.) But let me sing you a tale and you WILL UNDERSTAND.

But I know there are ppl that have meet that someone or potential someone and I’m happy for Janet, Erin, Rich and Elson. LUCKY BASTARDS! Who me bitter? Cynical? Nooooooooo.

Jen of Kuo is giving up on having relationship. THAT’S RIGHT, at the age of 24.

Well, Steve, I guess we’re never going to lose our bet. Here’s to singledoom. And yes CALIE guys suck and are stupid.

BTW don’t mind me. Jen’s fun day must be coming soon. Just can’t wait for my Aunt Flo to visit me. BLEAH!

I'm Jubilation Lee
What X-Men Character are You?

Jubilee-Huzzah, you're the fabulous Miss Jubilation Lee, also known as Jubilee. You're a smart-mouthed little bundle of energy who never lacks a snappy come back or witty retort. You're a bit irresponsible at times, but you can't help it if there are better things to be doing with your valuable time than studying or practicing. Pschaw!

And the next X-Men movie better have an Asian American actor for Jubilee. In the deleted DVD version, she looks it. I was so PO'd when I saw the lame ass 1996 Generation X TV show. Don't know if anyone remembers it but they had a freakin' white girl play the CHINESE AMERICAN Jubilee. Grrrrrr. >8O Glad the show tanked cuz it SUCKED.

Anywho. Yes, Jen is bored. Should be working out but too tired. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

See which Greek Goddess you are.

Interesting...

Woo hoo! Jen of Kuo is actually workin’ out. That’s right I finally got off my lazy ass and joined 24 Hour Fitness. Ever since I moved back from to OC, I do less and less walking because you see, getting around UCLA was a workout, especially since half of the campus is uphill and then with all those stairs (AUGH!) I bet if I tried walking around campus now, I’ll be so pooped. And yes Jen is dork and never even ONCE went to the gym at school. YES, I’M A FOOL!

Anyhow, got a really good deal signing up with my co-workers and basically I’m just paying 12 buckaroos a month for 3 years. Niiiiice. I know. So far I’ve been going to swim for an hour. And man was I sore after swimming for an hour on Monday. Was feelin’ a bit sore throughout the week but I’ll admit it felt kinda good. And just finished swimming for another hour today. WHO DA WOMAN? JEN DA WOMAN!!!! ARRGH rips off shirt and blinds the innocent bystanders ;p

A lil disappointed that the South Coast Metro Sports Club has only a 3 lane pool and you can’t even dive and there’s no starting blocks. Ah well. It’s a lot better 24 Hour Fitness, then the one I used to go to. I was so pissed off when I signed up there with Sharon because I only had membership to that gym and not other 24 Hour Fitnesses. And of course what happens when I signed up to that one. They open another freakin’ 24 Hour Fitness in Costa Mesa and that one had a pool. I’m glad my new membership gives me access to all 24 Hour Sports Club. Going to try to make it to those power sculpt and yoga classes. Might as well make use of my money. My co-workers and I have made a promised to go to the gym at least 12 times a month.

But looking for a new workout buddy, I don’t mind swimming alone but it’s not as fun looking like a fool on the treadmills or stairmaster w/o someone else to look stupid with ya or at least laugh with or at ya. It was always fun looking like a fool with Sharon. Oh, do we have stories. 8) Need a new partner in crime that’s single. *sigh* Can't wait til I get my guest passes in the mail.