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Tuesday, May 14, 2002 I've got to crash for a few hours. There's a major concert this afternoon. This week's Tuesday Too has some great questions: 1. The "ideal" body image has changed over time. During the last 50 years, not only has the image changed; the image is in your face in a way it's never was before (i.e. television). I remember the skinny guy on the back of the comic books, watching forlornly as the muscle boy got the girl, who BTW was not skinny as she would be today (an advertisement for pumping iron). Is it important to you, or your partner that you resemble the current ideal image? Why or why not? I admit it would be nice if I looked like the current ideal image, but at the moment, I don't bother too much about it. There's so much other stuff that's more important that I don't worry too much about my appearance unless it's for something important like an interview. I'm the typical grubby college student because it's pointless to get dolled up to go to lab or anywhere else for that matter. When I was in sixth grade, some guys made fun of me for not shaving my legs. For goodness sake, I was only ten years old! I don't think ten year olds are supposed to be obsessing about make-up or weight or appearance in general. I was annoyed, upset, and mad. I figured if people didn't like me for me then they weren't worth socializing with in the first place. I guess I didn't make too many "friends" that year. 2. The Boston Avon 3 Day Walk for Breast Cancer (60 miles) starts on May 17th. My sister and her daughter are going on this trek across generations and gender; it can strike at any age, and while it is uncommon, men also can get breast cancer. Why is it important to give up your time unselfishly for others? Is there an issue or circumstance in your life/family that you would be willing to give up 3 days for? Is there an organization or community action that you are part of, or support that we should know about? Community service and benefits like the walk mentioned above are great ways to help out other people. I think we take our own fortune and health for granted a bit too much; it wouldn't hurt to give a helping hand. As for my family and the people close to me, yes I'd be willing to give 3 days (or more) up for an emergency. Breast cancer, to me, seems particularly scary. I've lost a great-aunt to it. And my roommate gave me quite a scare when she told me she found a lump. Luckily it was benign and easily removed. I first got involved in community service because, frankly, it was required. It was first the local library. And then the local hospital. I actually discovered that this type of stuff was fun and when I was finally on my own, I still volunteered. I've done things for soup kitchens, Boys and Girls Club, and beach and river clean-ups. However, lately my schedule's been too crowded to do any of this. 3. Are you the black sheep, or prodigal son/daughter of your family? How come?, and If not tell us who is and why? No one is the black sheep in the family. I have my parents to thank for that. They've been understanding and easy going in almost every respect. It's hard to rebel against that. I'd have to classify myself as the dutiful elder child: practical, a bit conservative, and a prude. I like what I'm doing, but you've got to admit that this higher learning bit that I'm aiming for is practical. My sister, as I've mentioned before, is a bohemian. Unlike me, she's totally into clothes but she doesn't follow the norm. She sets her own trends. She's a romantic and I think right now she wants to be a children's book illustrator. But she's also rather practical--she's always scheming about selling her art projects for the best price. So again, no black sheep here! [posted by S. Y. Affolee on 4:22 AM : ]
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