Thursday, July 16, 2009

Figure Skating

I just realize that I never commented on the World Championships. I meant to but I forgot. I was so thrilled that Yu-na Kim finally won the world title.

However, I want to comment on what's been going on lately. As many people know Michelle Kwan is going to be skating at Yu-na's show in August. I'm really looking forward to seeing the youtube videos from the show.. However, I'm hoping that this doesn't mean that Michelle will be coming back to competitive skating.

This may sound bad, but personally I'm really hating the idea of Shen and Zhao, Plushenko, Cohen, and Kwan's returns. Its not that I cannot handle a comeback, I just don't like the idea of the comeback being for the Olympics only. I don't want the Olympic Champion to be someone or a couple who hasn't competed for the entire quad. It doesn't sit right for me...

This is especially the case with the US women. We only have two spots this year. This is because of the idiotic judging at the US Natioanls, which kept Caroline Zhang off the team, and gave the championship to Alissa Czisny. Alissa landed only three triples in the free skate at that competition, and she was a known headcase. Sure Flatt and Zhang aren't particularly exciting. But both girls are decent competitors and I felt they'd probably place well at Worlds. I was right about Rachael, she placed fifth. But because Allisa placed way worse, we only got two spots for the Olympics.

I'd be horrified if one of Rachael/Caroline places third and doesn't get to go to the Olympics. I think one of the Olympic spots should really go to a youngster.

I'm tired of the partisan bickering

Even though I clearly was not a huge fan of President Bush. I did not vote for Obama, for a variety of reasons. Primarly because I'm pro life. However, I must say that I'm really getting tired of all of the partistan bickering. It never stops! I feel like there are things that Obama does that if a Republican President did, the Obama critics would be thrilled.

I cannot forget that while they are screaming about Obama's spending, so many were quiet with George W Bush's ridiculous spending. I just feel like people should be reasonable and fair. Judge someone's actions fairly, instead of looking for something to criticize.

For example, I studied Middle Eastern History a bit in college, and since I know a little bit about Iran. (Let's be clear a little bit) I was thrilled with how President Obama handled the Iranian crisis. The government there loves to use the US government boogie man, and so Obama essentially made it a lot more difficult to do so..

However, even though Obama used a lot of wisdom, he still got criticism from the usual suspects.

I just wish people would look at the issues fairly instead of looking at it through their partisan glasses.

Healthy Lifestyles

I'm sure that a lot of us are interested in living more healthy life styles. Personally, it's something that I know I should be doing, but I haven't been very diligent about this in my own personal life.

However, I found a great blog called Healthy Fellow which is all about living a more healthy lifestyle. This site is all about promoting wellness. So there are articles about travel supplements, diets, to warnings about mint tea, and even an article about Animal Assited Therapy! The animal assisted therapy article is definetly my favorite article so far. I have three cats, and I have to admit they bring a lot of joy to one's life.

Healthy Fellows is a great blog that everyone should check out. Of course one should always consult their doctors especially before taking suppliments.
http://www.healthyfellow.com/