A Sexist Childhood Favorite

Ok, I have been a posting fool the last two days, but I am under the weather... so what else is there to do?

Anyway, I am sitting here watching one of my childhood favorites, "The Swiss Family Robinson." I loved the adventure of it. All of the nature and I think I used to like the sons too. Well it just got to the scene where they help Robert, the "boy" with his head wrapped, and they all start to argue. Amidst the argument the head wrap falls off, revealing short red hair... and it suddenly is so apparent that Robert is actually Roberta. Now it's not the cheesiness of the uncovered short hair making it obvious that he was actually a she that bothers me. It is the immediate "chivalry" displayed by Fritz and Ernst. And the immediate teary helplessness demonstrated by Roberta...oh thank goodness I don't have to put on this charade any longer, now I can cry and be weak like a girl! And they treat her as if she is a weak child, despite the fact that she had just been surviving bravely as a boy. Bleh!

I don't really know what my point is... only I never realized the gender stereotyping that was so blatant when I was little, which suprises me because even as a kid I was pretty sensitive to this, or so I thought.

Man We are a Handsome Group of Friends

Our "special" friend, Woody.
Nick... it's not that bad, but all I had.
And, Tim. Looks like PA is treating him well! Yikes!

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

Sara, as we've never seen her before. Although the lipstick is still going strong! :)
CHHHHHHEEESSSSSEEEE!
The look of sheer joy.
Bitter beer face.

 

Ahh to be a Kid Again!

So I found this posted on my friends MySpace, and I thought it was hilarious after last Saturday's dinner and post-meal conversations. Ed, these might be after your time (wink, wink). Actually, I have to admit, some of them are past my time... not so much a Power Rangers fan. Anyhoo, enjoy and feel free to add to the list of nostalgia!

You know you're a 90's kid if...

• You can sing the rap to "The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air"
• You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey from "Blossom" and that "How Rude!" comes from Stephanie from "Full House"
• You remember when it was actually worth getting up earlyon a Saturday to watch cartoons.
• You got super excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.
• You remember reading "Goosebumps"
• You know the profound meaning of "Wax on, wax off"
• You remember the craze then the banning of slap bracelets and slam books.
• You still get the urge to say "NOT" after (almost) every sentence...Not...
• You knew that Kimberly, the pink ranger, and Tommy, the green Ranger were meant to be together.
• You remember "I've fallen and I can't get up"
• You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates
• You ever got injured on a Slip 'n' Slide
• You wore socks over leggings scrunched down"
• Miss Mary Mack, Mack, Mack, all dressed in black, black, black, with silver buttons, buttons, buttons, all down her back, back, back" SHE ASKED HER MOTHER MOTHER MOTHER FOR FIFTY CENTS CENTS CENTS TO SEE THE ELEPHANTS ELEPHANTS ELEPHANTS JUMP OVER THE FENCE THE FENCE THE FENCE"he jumped so high high high he touched the sky sky sky and he didnt come back back back til the forth of july ly ly he jumped so low ow ow he stumbed he's toe oe oe and thats the end end end of the elephants show ow ow
• You remember boom boxes vs. cd players
• You knew what it meant to say "Care Bear Stare"
• You remember Alf, the little brown alien from Melmac and Vicki the Robot from "MY Little Wonder"
• You remember New Kids on The Block when they were cool
• You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "Saved By The Bell"
• You played and or collected "Pogs"
• You used to pretend to be a MIGHTY MORPHIN Power Ranger
• You owned a Skip It
• You had at least one GigaPet or Nano and brought it everywhere
• You watched the original Care Bears, and Ninja Turtles
• Yikes pencils and erasers were IT.
• You remember when the new Beanie Babies were always sold out.
• You remember a time before the WB.
• You've gotten creeped out by "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"
• You thought it would be so cool to be Alex Mack.
• You know the Macarena by heart.. LOL"
• Talk to the hand" ... enough said
• TGIF was the thing to watch!
• You thought Brain woud finally take over the world
• You always said, "Then why don't you marry it!""
• You were the KING of the Tether ball Court"
• Ren and Stimpy Were Awesome
• Collected Polly Pockets!!
• Can't wait to hear about all of the trends and "fads" of this century

"Let (Me) Eat Cake"

Well, after some major opportunities presenting themselves, research and in depth consideration, I have decided to not follow through with applying to the Peace Corps. I have been offered the AP European History class, promised I will never have to teach AP Econ, and I will keep my beloved World History classes. This was a huge offer as European History is my passion. This has been weighing on my heart for a while now because I want to volunteer abroad but I am really finding my niche with teaching. This morning my mom discovered summer opportunities worldwide for volunteering! Eureka! (Yeah I said it.) I can have my cake and eat it too! So, I will still be looking to travel the world, experience new cultures and help out, but not for such an extended period of time.

Hooray for Fresno!

GOP, Hide Your Children

Your Monster Profile

Grim Gaze You Feast On: Fried Twinkies You Lurk Around In: Olive Gardens You Especially Like to Torment: Republicans

What's Your Monster Name?

Am I a Diva? Really?

You Are Miss Piggy

A total princess and diva, you're totally in charge - even if people don't know it. You want to be loved, adored, and worshiped. And you won't settle for anything less. You're going to be a total star, and you won't let any of the "little people" get in your way. Just remember, piggy, never eat more than you can lift!

The Muppet Personality Test

I Knew It!

You Are Lisa Simpson

A total child prodigy and super genius, you have the mind for world domination. But you prefer world peace, Buddhism, and tofu dogs. You will be remembered for: all your academic accomplishments Your life philosophy: "I refuse to believe that everybody refuses to believe the truth"

The Simpsons Personality Test

This was such a great day driving around Madera with my parents and Becky. I feel so fortunate to have found Becky. She has been such a supportive colleague, mentor and friend. Though friends' paths may lead them to different parts of the country or even the world, there is a special bond between them keeping friends forever connected. 

Here are my parents during our wine tasting outing. We had such a great time tasting as well as afterwards when we shared a wonderful dinner with close friends and family. I am truly blessed to have such supportive, loving and kind parents.  

Past Lives

In a Past Life...

You Were: A Redhead Belly Dancer. Where You Lived: North Africa. How You Died: Natural causes.

Who Were You In a Past Life?

That's awesome! All I did was say that I am a teacher... at least I still have my hair color, and maybe I will be back in Africa soon! :)

I Can't Believe I am Posting This!

I am only posting this because I think it is funny... Stig, you and I are sort of like Bert and Ernie! hahahaha... I am Bert. And by the way, anyone confusedly reading this...Stig and I are not a couple, but do think people wonder as we are attached at the hip.

You Are the Very Gay Bert and Ernie!

Two grown puppets living together, sleeping in the same room?They've even got coordinating striped shirts!

What Gay Childhood Icon Are You?