I usually NEVER have this much to talk about in a 24-hour period of time, but I was surfing the Net on company time (SURPRISE), and I found this story: http://news.yahoo.com/s/eo/20060823/en_tv_eo/19833 To summarize, the new season of Survivor will segregate its contestants based on race. There will be four groups: Asians, African Americans, Hispanics, and whites. Now, I might be the last person ib the world to read this story, but it really rubbed me the wrong way. Does anyone else feel just a little exploited by a network television show segregating its participants for all the world to see? Inquiring minds want to know...
And along those same lines, why did my chief resident say to me the other day (with a perfectly straight face) that she is afraid of Black people? WHAT? Did she not realize that I am one of those people? And more importantly, is it EVER appropriate to make a statement that you are afraid of an entire race of people? Granted she is from Latvia, and she really doesn't seem to have a good grasp on what is and is not appropriate in our culture, but still.... "I am afraid of Black people?" Riiiiiight. One time she even said that a patient was so black that he was "almost blue," and that she had never seen anyone so dark before. Again, WHAT???
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Kleptomania
I am getting to be a bit of a kleptomaniac, but I have found yet another post on soemone else's blog that I wish to emulate (I prefer to say "emulate" because it sounds better thbn "steal!").
Grub-ology:
* What is your salad dressing of choice?
Sundried tomato or raspberry vinaigrette
* What is your favorite fast food restaurant?
Popeyes or McDonalds
* What is your favorite sit down restaurant?
Ruth Chris
* On average, what size tip do you leave at a restaurant?
Either ten or twenty percent (I'm too lazy to figure out the in between!)
* What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of?
Rice
* Name three foods you detest above all others.
Liver, brussel sprouts, beets
* What is your favorite dish to order in a Chinese restaurant?
Spring rolls
* What are your pizza toppings of choice?
Pepperoni, extra cheese, mushrooms, black olives, banana peppers, green peppers
* What do you like to put on your toast?
Butter and blackberry jam
* What is your favorite type of gum?
Orbitz (the blue package)
Tech-ology:
* Number of contacts in your cell phone?
Maybe 50
* Number of contacts in your e-mail address book?
Umm... I'd have to count, but probably a lot because gmail automatically adds people whenever you send them a message
* What is your wallpaper on your computer?
A picture of me and my mom
* What is your screensaver on your computer?
Same
* Are there naked pictures saved on your computer?
No
* How many land line phones do you have in your house?
One
* How many televisions are in your house?
Two
* What kitchen appliance do you use the least?
Coffee maker
* What is the format of the radio station you listen to the most?
R&B and hip-hop
Bi-ology:
* What do you consider to be your best physical attribute?
My height
* Are you right handed or left handed?
Right
* Do you like your smile?
Um, I guess so... sometimes I think it's a little big
* Have you ever had anything removed from your body?
Fat
* Would you like to?
have more fat removed? Absolutely
* Do you prefer to read when you go to the bathroom?
Depends on how long I'm in there.
* Which of your five senses do you think is keenest?
Smell, definitely smell.
* When was the last time you had a cavity?
I have two now, just too chicken to get those bad boys taken care of!
* What is the heaviest item you lift regularly?
My dog
* Have you ever been knocked unconscious?
No
Misc-ology:
* If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die?
No, because then I would drive myself crazy trying to do everything before the day came.
* If you could change your first name, what would you change it to?
I wouldn't change it, I guess.... any other female names I could think of I'm saving for my daughter(s)
* How do you express your artistic side?
I write
* What color do you think you look best in?
Brown or black
* How long do you think you could last in a medium security prison?
A few hours
* Have you ever swallowed a non-food item by mistake?
Now THAT is funny..... yes, I have
* If we weren't bound by society's conventions, do you have a relative you would make a pass at?
No, I used to have a crush on an older cousin, but now I realize that he's an ass
* How often do you go to church?
Lately, I have tried to go every weekend (when I have Sunday off).
* Have you ever saved someone's life?
If I have, I don't know about it
* Has someone ever saved yours?
With his words, absolutely
Dare-ology:
For this last section, if you would do it for less or more money, indicate how much.
* Would you walk naked for a half mile down a public street for $100,000?
Are you kidding? In my current financial situation, I would probably walk naked through Times Square for $100,000
* Would you kiss a member of the same sex for $100?
No, but I would consider it strongly for more money
* Would you have sex with a member of the same sex for $10,000?
$10,000 is a lot of money, but no
* Would you allow one of your little fingers to be cut off for $200,000?
Hell no
* Would you never blog again for $50,000?
Sheeeeeeeit.... a blog? Who needs it?
* Would you pose naked in a magazine for $250,000?
In a heartbeat, but that probably would be the last issue of that particular magazine :(
* Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000?
Yes - Fear Factor style
* Would you, without fear of punishment, take a human life for $1,000,000?
Without fear of punishment in this life or a later one? No, probably not
* Would you shave your head and get your entire body waxed for $5,000?
Make it $10,000, and yes.
* Would you give up watching television for a year for $25,000?
Absolutely. I would just work more.
Grub-ology:
* What is your salad dressing of choice?
Sundried tomato or raspberry vinaigrette
* What is your favorite fast food restaurant?
Popeyes or McDonalds
* What is your favorite sit down restaurant?
Ruth Chris
* On average, what size tip do you leave at a restaurant?
Either ten or twenty percent (I'm too lazy to figure out the in between!)
* What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of?
Rice
* Name three foods you detest above all others.
Liver, brussel sprouts, beets
* What is your favorite dish to order in a Chinese restaurant?
Spring rolls
* What are your pizza toppings of choice?
Pepperoni, extra cheese, mushrooms, black olives, banana peppers, green peppers
* What do you like to put on your toast?
Butter and blackberry jam
* What is your favorite type of gum?
Orbitz (the blue package)
Tech-ology:
* Number of contacts in your cell phone?
Maybe 50
* Number of contacts in your e-mail address book?
Umm... I'd have to count, but probably a lot because gmail automatically adds people whenever you send them a message
* What is your wallpaper on your computer?
A picture of me and my mom
* What is your screensaver on your computer?
Same
* Are there naked pictures saved on your computer?
No
* How many land line phones do you have in your house?
One
* How many televisions are in your house?
Two
* What kitchen appliance do you use the least?
Coffee maker
* What is the format of the radio station you listen to the most?
R&B and hip-hop
Bi-ology:
* What do you consider to be your best physical attribute?
My height
* Are you right handed or left handed?
Right
* Do you like your smile?
Um, I guess so... sometimes I think it's a little big
* Have you ever had anything removed from your body?
Fat
* Would you like to?
have more fat removed? Absolutely
* Do you prefer to read when you go to the bathroom?
Depends on how long I'm in there.
* Which of your five senses do you think is keenest?
Smell, definitely smell.
* When was the last time you had a cavity?
I have two now, just too chicken to get those bad boys taken care of!
* What is the heaviest item you lift regularly?
My dog
* Have you ever been knocked unconscious?
No
Misc-ology:
* If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die?
No, because then I would drive myself crazy trying to do everything before the day came.
* If you could change your first name, what would you change it to?
I wouldn't change it, I guess.... any other female names I could think of I'm saving for my daughter(s)
* How do you express your artistic side?
I write
* What color do you think you look best in?
Brown or black
* How long do you think you could last in a medium security prison?
A few hours
* Have you ever swallowed a non-food item by mistake?
Now THAT is funny..... yes, I have
* If we weren't bound by society's conventions, do you have a relative you would make a pass at?
No, I used to have a crush on an older cousin, but now I realize that he's an ass
* How often do you go to church?
Lately, I have tried to go every weekend (when I have Sunday off).
* Have you ever saved someone's life?
If I have, I don't know about it
* Has someone ever saved yours?
With his words, absolutely
Dare-ology:
For this last section, if you would do it for less or more money, indicate how much.
* Would you walk naked for a half mile down a public street for $100,000?
Are you kidding? In my current financial situation, I would probably walk naked through Times Square for $100,000
* Would you kiss a member of the same sex for $100?
No, but I would consider it strongly for more money
* Would you have sex with a member of the same sex for $10,000?
$10,000 is a lot of money, but no
* Would you allow one of your little fingers to be cut off for $200,000?
Hell no
* Would you never blog again for $50,000?
Sheeeeeeeit.... a blog? Who needs it?
* Would you pose naked in a magazine for $250,000?
In a heartbeat, but that probably would be the last issue of that particular magazine :(
* Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000?
Yes - Fear Factor style
* Would you, without fear of punishment, take a human life for $1,000,000?
Without fear of punishment in this life or a later one? No, probably not
* Would you shave your head and get your entire body waxed for $5,000?
Make it $10,000, and yes.
* Would you give up watching television for a year for $25,000?
Absolutely. I would just work more.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Sucker Punched
I have a question for you guys out there in blogland... please let me know what you think. Why is it that when you finally hear something out loud that you always knew to be true, it hurts so bad? You know, like when you assume that something is happening, but you can't prove it because nobody has said it out loud.... and then you finally get verbal confirmation. I feel like I just got sucker punched. If it makes sense to you without the details, tell me what you think...
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Showing My Age Again
Someone tells me often that I am always saying things to give away my age.... but when I saw this on Russatta's blog, I couldn't resist. I can't help but look back and take yall with me, so here we go....
Ten years ago, it was August 6, 1996. What a difference a decade makes.
How old were you?
Then: 18
Now: 28
Where did you work?
Then: At the Pentagon as an intern in my mom's office... doing something with hiring faculty members from HBCU's to work for the government.
Now: I'm a pharmacist at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York
Where did you live?
Then: Arlington, Virginia during the week and Newport News, Virginia on the weekends
Now: Jersey City, New Jersey
How was your hairstyle?
Then: Mid-back press and curl - that was before the relaxers took hold and I got scissor happy!
Now: Hmm... shoulder length curls.
Did you wear contacts?
Then: No - my mom thought it was ridiculous to have contacts when you could just wear glasses.
Now: Absolutely - I am blind as a bat without them!
Did you wear glasses?
Then: All the time - did I mention that I was blind?
Now: I am supposed to wear them at night instead of glasses, but I am really bad about that. I wear them when I am running crazy late or when a friend says, "You should wear your glasses - you look cute in them!"
Which of your pets was still alive?
Then: I didn't have pets then.
Now: My beloved Stone - he's a pit bull :)
Who was your boyfriend?
Then: I was just starting to date this guy named Rob.
Now: Don't you read my blog? I am so painfully single.
Who was your celebrity crush?
Then: Who knows? It could have been just about anyone - I've always been starstruck.
Now: Hmm... LL Cool J, Dwyane Wade, Jay Z, Boris Kodjoe, and my one girl crush, Beyonce
How many piercings did you have?
Then: None.
Now: One in each ear. Had one in my navel, but I let it close.
How many tattoos did you have?
Then: None.
Now: One at the small of my back of a butterfly.
Who was you favorite singer/band?
Then: I have no idea - that was TEN YEARS AGO!!!!
Now: I like a lot of people - Beyonce for a little female R&B, Anthony Hamilton for when I want to hear a man's woes, Jay Z when I want some hip hop that still makes me feel good, and a little metal for when I feel like quitting my job
Had you smoked a cigarette?
Then: No.
Now: I smoked a few Black and Mild's after college.... that lasted all of a minute and a half.
Had you gotten drunk?
Then: Had never had a drink at that point - mom's didn't play that!
Now: I have been drunk one time, and it was terrible. The rest of the time, I was pleasantly intoxicated :)
What kind of car did you drive?
Then: I'm sorry, did you say CAR? Yeah, right. I rode in whatever my mom was driving.
Now: A 2002 Saturn.
Looking back, are you where you thought you would be in 2006?
Then: Sadly, no. I thought I woukd be a docor, and I definitely didn't think I would ever be in New York. My, how things change....
I'll take this opportunity to make a few predictions for August 5, 2016.
Age: 38
Job: I have no idea, but hopefully it will be something I enjoy.
Location: Anywhere beautiful.
Hairstyle: No telling - hopefully the Dominicans will be able to get it to grow!
Family: Married (please, God!) with at least one child.
Contacts/Glasses: At the rate my vision is deteriorating, that's probably the only option I'll have left!
Pets: Hopefully I will still have Stone!
Boyfriend: Hopefully I'll be done with those.
Celebrity Crush: My husband?????
Piercings/Tattoos: Same, maybe a new tattoo some place inconspicuous.
Favorite Artist/Band/Singer: Wonder what kind of music they'll be playing then?
Home: A 2-3 bedroom house with a yard and some land.
Accomplishments: Finding a job that I love and am good at and a husband who loves God and me.
Volunteer work: Tutoring.
My Ride: A Mercedes CLS.
Drinking: At dinner parties that I host with my husband in our beautiful home and at my co-workers fabulous summer homes :)
Ten years ago, it was August 6, 1996. What a difference a decade makes.
How old were you?
Then: 18
Now: 28
Where did you work?
Then: At the Pentagon as an intern in my mom's office... doing something with hiring faculty members from HBCU's to work for the government.
Now: I'm a pharmacist at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York
Where did you live?
Then: Arlington, Virginia during the week and Newport News, Virginia on the weekends
Now: Jersey City, New Jersey
How was your hairstyle?
Then: Mid-back press and curl - that was before the relaxers took hold and I got scissor happy!
Now: Hmm... shoulder length curls.
Did you wear contacts?
Then: No - my mom thought it was ridiculous to have contacts when you could just wear glasses.
Now: Absolutely - I am blind as a bat without them!
Did you wear glasses?
Then: All the time - did I mention that I was blind?
Now: I am supposed to wear them at night instead of glasses, but I am really bad about that. I wear them when I am running crazy late or when a friend says, "You should wear your glasses - you look cute in them!"
Which of your pets was still alive?
Then: I didn't have pets then.
Now: My beloved Stone - he's a pit bull :)
Who was your boyfriend?
Then: I was just starting to date this guy named Rob.
Now: Don't you read my blog? I am so painfully single.
Who was your celebrity crush?
Then: Who knows? It could have been just about anyone - I've always been starstruck.
Now: Hmm... LL Cool J, Dwyane Wade, Jay Z, Boris Kodjoe, and my one girl crush, Beyonce
How many piercings did you have?
Then: None.
Now: One in each ear. Had one in my navel, but I let it close.
How many tattoos did you have?
Then: None.
Now: One at the small of my back of a butterfly.
Who was you favorite singer/band?
Then: I have no idea - that was TEN YEARS AGO!!!!
Now: I like a lot of people - Beyonce for a little female R&B, Anthony Hamilton for when I want to hear a man's woes, Jay Z when I want some hip hop that still makes me feel good, and a little metal for when I feel like quitting my job
Had you smoked a cigarette?
Then: No.
Now: I smoked a few Black and Mild's after college.... that lasted all of a minute and a half.
Had you gotten drunk?
Then: Had never had a drink at that point - mom's didn't play that!
Now: I have been drunk one time, and it was terrible. The rest of the time, I was pleasantly intoxicated :)
What kind of car did you drive?
Then: I'm sorry, did you say CAR? Yeah, right. I rode in whatever my mom was driving.
Now: A 2002 Saturn.
Looking back, are you where you thought you would be in 2006?
Then: Sadly, no. I thought I woukd be a docor, and I definitely didn't think I would ever be in New York. My, how things change....
I'll take this opportunity to make a few predictions for August 5, 2016.
Age: 38
Job: I have no idea, but hopefully it will be something I enjoy.
Location: Anywhere beautiful.
Hairstyle: No telling - hopefully the Dominicans will be able to get it to grow!
Family: Married (please, God!) with at least one child.
Contacts/Glasses: At the rate my vision is deteriorating, that's probably the only option I'll have left!
Pets: Hopefully I will still have Stone!
Boyfriend: Hopefully I'll be done with those.
Celebrity Crush: My husband?????
Piercings/Tattoos: Same, maybe a new tattoo some place inconspicuous.
Favorite Artist/Band/Singer: Wonder what kind of music they'll be playing then?
Home: A 2-3 bedroom house with a yard and some land.
Accomplishments: Finding a job that I love and am good at and a husband who loves God and me.
Volunteer work: Tutoring.
My Ride: A Mercedes CLS.
Drinking: At dinner parties that I host with my husband in our beautiful home and at my co-workers fabulous summer homes :)
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