What is sleep
Today was uneventful. Slept in until ridiculous o'clock, talked with Minako a while, then headed out. The weather was quite good today, and I was rather happy to be getting some fresh air. Ended up heading down to Indigo. Still had some money left on a giftcard, so I bought myself a French workbook. That, combined with the computer stuff I've been using - some Byki, some Rosetta Stone - should help me quite a bit. It's one thing to go through it on the computer, and another thing to write stuff out. If I do both, maybe I'll remember things better.
Oh - now I remember. I did get something very exciting in the mail today. <3 Ahhh~ Ellie sent me the 2009 'Heritage Project' APH Illustration Anthology. So gorgeous, oh my gods, so many beautiful illustrations - and not to mention, Radittz has some art in it, so that makes me extra-happy, because she's my favourite. Soo-oo, it's very nice to have this, and Ellie is wonderful, aaaand yes.
Anyway. In "Yuu is smart and by smart I really mean a ditz", I don't know how much time I spent looking around for a calendar that would fit on the one bit of my fridge that doesn't have stuff stuck to it. Couldn't find one. BUT. Today I realized - I can make my own. Wow. 5 minutes PSP + printer = one rad monthly sheet, currently featuring the Nordics in their olympics jackets. Man, Finland, your coat is hideous. ANYWAY, I feel ditzy because it took me so long to think of it, but now I'm pleased as punch that I actually thought of it. Go me!
Should be in bed right now because I have another physio appointment tomorrow shortly before lunch, fuck. Oh, well, who needs sleep anyway. To be honest, my wrist isn't doing too great right now, which I'm not thrilled about. Oh, well. And I'll have to do homework after the appointment, too... aaa. Well, I'll just have to be sure to go easy on it, and take many breaks.
Was watching the Canada VS Sweden women's game today, and man. I don't even know. Maybe the Swedish team was just off today or something, because seriously, that was just brutal. I'm sure they played the best they could, but I'm still kind of disappointed. On the other hand, at least they scored, unlike with Canada VS Norway yesterday.
I was reading the paper today, and there was some stuff about the Own the Podium program. Now, this was the first I'd heard of it, so I went and did some looking around. Basically, the intent of the program is for our athletes to be high-placing. Not only that, but the best - highest in total medal count for 2010. Not entirely sure how I feel like that, but it doesn't seem quite right to me. Firstly, I would say that it's a bit unrealistic to expect that. Yes, we're good, but are we that good? As it is, we have quite a way to go before we catch up to the USA (their 14 vs our 6), and I expect that things will continue along those lines.
Secondly, it doesn't seem quite right. Too much emphasis on medals, and not enough on sportsmanship and doing one's best. Yes, medals are good, but there's nothing wrong with placing 5th or 6th or even lower than that, really. What we're competing against are some of the best athletes in the world - and in that light, I think that 8th place is nothing to sneeze at.
Oh - now I remember. I did get something very exciting in the mail today. <3 Ahhh~ Ellie sent me the 2009 'Heritage Project' APH Illustration Anthology. So gorgeous, oh my gods, so many beautiful illustrations - and not to mention, Radittz has some art in it, so that makes me extra-happy, because she's my favourite. Soo-oo, it's very nice to have this, and Ellie is wonderful, aaaand yes.
Anyway. In "Yuu is smart and by smart I really mean a ditz", I don't know how much time I spent looking around for a calendar that would fit on the one bit of my fridge that doesn't have stuff stuck to it. Couldn't find one. BUT. Today I realized - I can make my own. Wow. 5 minutes PSP + printer = one rad monthly sheet, currently featuring the Nordics in their olympics jackets. Man, Finland, your coat is hideous. ANYWAY, I feel ditzy because it took me so long to think of it, but now I'm pleased as punch that I actually thought of it. Go me!
Should be in bed right now because I have another physio appointment tomorrow shortly before lunch, fuck. Oh, well, who needs sleep anyway. To be honest, my wrist isn't doing too great right now, which I'm not thrilled about. Oh, well. And I'll have to do homework after the appointment, too... aaa. Well, I'll just have to be sure to go easy on it, and take many breaks.
Was watching the Canada VS Sweden women's game today, and man. I don't even know. Maybe the Swedish team was just off today or something, because seriously, that was just brutal. I'm sure they played the best they could, but I'm still kind of disappointed. On the other hand, at least they scored, unlike with Canada VS Norway yesterday.
I was reading the paper today, and there was some stuff about the Own the Podium program. Now, this was the first I'd heard of it, so I went and did some looking around. Basically, the intent of the program is for our athletes to be high-placing. Not only that, but the best - highest in total medal count for 2010. Not entirely sure how I feel like that, but it doesn't seem quite right to me. Firstly, I would say that it's a bit unrealistic to expect that. Yes, we're good, but are we that good? As it is, we have quite a way to go before we catch up to the USA (their 14 vs our 6), and I expect that things will continue along those lines.
Secondly, it doesn't seem quite right. Too much emphasis on medals, and not enough on sportsmanship and doing one's best. Yes, medals are good, but there's nothing wrong with placing 5th or 6th or even lower than that, really. What we're competing against are some of the best athletes in the world - and in that light, I think that 8th place is nothing to sneeze at.