My first reaction: "ARE THESE(muscles) FOR REAL?!"
They look flawless, almost as good they are fake!
I am a little jealous.
Not to that extreme that I want her body, but at least she has some visible muscles.
I have been a sloth, for almost all my life.
Recently, I've been trying to go to the gym on a regular basis, but I just can't seem to find the motivation!
How did she do that?
On the thought that if I were to confront someone with a built like hers, I suppose I would be very much intimidated.
If she is a fellow classmate, who demanded me to complete her homework on a regular basis, I would definitely oblige.
On the other hand, I would be terribly upset if my daughter would to be like her.
Every parent (I suppose), would want a feminine daughter.
In time to come, when i become a mother, I would want my daughter to be feminine and not so muscular to this point of a body builder.
Lilian is a very strong woman. Not just physically, but emotionally too.
People like me a strong stereotypes.
"We" believe that women should and must be feminine.
An outcome of being a female bodybuilder, would have to endure and undergo all the talks of people.
What Lilian has is not just a hobby, but it is also a lesson. She teaches us all that in order to pursue a dream of goal of ours, we would have to stay focused and block out all other distractions that would come out way.
Cassie Goh 101531Z
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Body builders
Body builders are really persevering and passionate about their interest. It takes alot of time and effort to build up their muscles, this is something that i admire about these people. I could barely raise the dumbbell, and i gave up upon my first try (i tried it for fun!).
There's this amazing female body builder, Lilian Tan. It is shocking to hear that she has a problem with her liver. When we think of body builders, we would visualize these people as perfectly healthy and strong humans. But no, Lilian Tan used to be a frail and weak child because of her liver problem. However, despite the difficulties she faced, she took up a various range of sport activities in her secondary school years. I applaud her for her courage.
Because i cannot appreciate the art of bodybuilding, I find that bodybuilders look scary. I am amazed by the time and effort they put in to build their muscles. There is a huge fan base for the bodybuilding icons. Just as there are many people who find that bodybuilders are attractive, there are also people (like me) who feel irksome.
Nonetheless, bodybuilding is an art. Maybe i would come to appreciate these bodybuilders one day.
Seah Hui Ying
103596T
Friday, January 21, 2011
From prehistorical times, women were deemed as a group of weak and gentle people as compared to the dominant men. Men in general, were viewed to be stronger and mighty. Reating to this theory, which i think still exist in modern times, men wants to look more muscular and fit to improve their appearance. In addition, being "stronger" let them feel more dominant and confident. Thus, body building has became a popular trend even till now. However, body building is not exclusively for men. Women, although not many, has started to appreciate the art of body building. While many see it as disgusting and it does not match a woman's characteristics (Weak and gentle), the women body builders achieve high level of self satisfaction and were more than happy to build their body.
Whilst i personally do not find body building attractive (on either gender), i have not slightest doubt that some do find it a desirable attribute. Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. I believe it's more about women being able to achieve individual excellence than about appearance anyway. The amount of dedication it takes for a woman to achieve that sort of musculature is astonishing . As the dietary regime is especially strict as the exercise regime, i applaud the effort that it takes for a woman to reach that level of musculature. In addition, i am greatly taken aback that a figure who people view as "weak" has mountainous courage to build her body, which sure she know would invite countless discriminations and criticism.
Gazyle Lim Tee
(106338Z)
Whilst i personally do not find body building attractive (on either gender), i have not slightest doubt that some do find it a desirable attribute. Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. I believe it's more about women being able to achieve individual excellence than about appearance anyway. The amount of dedication it takes for a woman to achieve that sort of musculature is astonishing . As the dietary regime is especially strict as the exercise regime, i applaud the effort that it takes for a woman to reach that level of musculature. In addition, i am greatly taken aback that a figure who people view as "weak" has mountainous courage to build her body, which sure she know would invite countless discriminations and criticism.
Gazyle Lim Tee
(106338Z)
People can't tell if she's a man or woman
When walking on the streets, many people are talking about Lilian Tan, who has muscular muscles. However, being a sportswomen, no one ever expects her to be a frail kid when she was young and was constantly being teased by her schoolmates for her incompetency in sports.
She said that she was a sickly child and had a problem with her liver. Hence, she was deemed as a weakling in school and she felt hard to be accepted.
After she reached secondary school, she took up swimming and her interest developed in this sport. She went for a two week trial membership at the gym. At first, her workouts were just running, cycling and utilising the stepper machine.
There, she saw an African American women about her size, curling a 15.8kg dumbbell with ease. Therefore, she wanted to do the same thing and had a very good progress. At that point of time, her father was unhappy with her doing such exercises as he thinks that this is a man's sport and not for women.
However, she did not give up and decided to pursue a career as a professional bodybuilder after participating a bodybuilding competition.
Hence, from this story, I feel that everyone have to put in efforts in order to achieve and find out what we exactly want for our life. Like her, she has gone through many obstacles in life. No one knew that she had such a bad childhood for her size and muscles. Lastly, I would like to say that no one is perfect and that no one can be judged by their looks. And everyone can succeed and overcome anything as long as we know what we are looking for in life.
BY Gladys Png (101897S)
She said that she was a sickly child and had a problem with her liver. Hence, she was deemed as a weakling in school and she felt hard to be accepted.
After she reached secondary school, she took up swimming and her interest developed in this sport. She went for a two week trial membership at the gym. At first, her workouts were just running, cycling and utilising the stepper machine.
There, she saw an African American women about her size, curling a 15.8kg dumbbell with ease. Therefore, she wanted to do the same thing and had a very good progress. At that point of time, her father was unhappy with her doing such exercises as he thinks that this is a man's sport and not for women.
However, she did not give up and decided to pursue a career as a professional bodybuilder after participating a bodybuilding competition.
Hence, from this story, I feel that everyone have to put in efforts in order to achieve and find out what we exactly want for our life. Like her, she has gone through many obstacles in life. No one knew that she had such a bad childhood for her size and muscles. Lastly, I would like to say that no one is perfect and that no one can be judged by their looks. And everyone can succeed and overcome anything as long as we know what we are looking for in life.
BY Gladys Png (101897S)
Friday, December 3, 2010
Behaving intimately in public
Some couples like to behave intimately in public.
I think it is odd to behave in such an intimate manner in front of so many strangers, but these couples probably really like the attention they recieve. There is nothing wrong with acting intimate in public, but sometimes these couples overdo it and it makes people feel disgusted with them.
Since the guy is a Caucasian, and the westerners are usually more open-minded, he probably felt that it is normal to indulge in such a passionate kiss with his girlfriend in public. However, he should have beared in mind that this is Singapore, and that the people here are more conservative.
I think the fine of $500 for acting intimately on the train is pretty interesting. Imagine a scenerio where the SMRT officer (who always patrol the train) comes up to a pair of attention-seeking couple, asks them to stop kissing and then issues them a fine.
Although it is okay to behave intimately in public, these couples shouldn't overdo it. Hopefully the thought of '$500 fine' would reduce the number of couples behaving like an 'eyesore' to the public.
Seah Hui Ying
103596T
I think it is odd to behave in such an intimate manner in front of so many strangers, but these couples probably really like the attention they recieve. There is nothing wrong with acting intimate in public, but sometimes these couples overdo it and it makes people feel disgusted with them.
Since the guy is a Caucasian, and the westerners are usually more open-minded, he probably felt that it is normal to indulge in such a passionate kiss with his girlfriend in public. However, he should have beared in mind that this is Singapore, and that the people here are more conservative.
I think the fine of $500 for acting intimately on the train is pretty interesting. Imagine a scenerio where the SMRT officer (who always patrol the train) comes up to a pair of attention-seeking couple, asks them to stop kissing and then issues them a fine.
Although it is okay to behave intimately in public, these couples shouldn't overdo it. Hopefully the thought of '$500 fine' would reduce the number of couples behaving like an 'eyesore' to the public.
Seah Hui Ying
103596T
Why are these people doing such act outside? Don't they feel embarassed or ashamed? Don't they respect themselves and their partners? To me, I feel that it is definitely an inapproate act. Sometimes I do see such acts outside, at the bus stop, in the MRT, even on the bus. And when I see this, I feel awkward. I think the rest of the people around them will feel this way too.
Personally, I feel that this may be due to being brought up in a wrong way. They may have not learnt the right moral values since young and thus, resulting them to act this way.
In my opinion, parents play a very important role in cultivating their children. Teaching them the right values and guiding them to the right path. Understand what their children are doing outside and what sort of friends they are hanging out with. This will enable parents to be aware of their children and they will feel loved by their parents. I feel that if a person feel loved, they will learn to respect and protect themselves in public.
Hence, to conclude, the way they act is inapproate and if they want to do it, don't do it in public.
BY Gladys Png (101897S)
Personally, I feel that this may be due to being brought up in a wrong way. They may have not learnt the right moral values since young and thus, resulting them to act this way.
In my opinion, parents play a very important role in cultivating their children. Teaching them the right values and guiding them to the right path. Understand what their children are doing outside and what sort of friends they are hanging out with. This will enable parents to be aware of their children and they will feel loved by their parents. I feel that if a person feel loved, they will learn to respect and protect themselves in public.
Hence, to conclude, the way they act is inapproate and if they want to do it, don't do it in public.
BY Gladys Png (101897S)
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
We have all seen couples getting all touchy on public transportation at least once..
But who knew that they could be fined for $500?!
Someone (SMRT) should have plastered signs all over the carriage since long time ago, and save us innocent under-aged (then) passengers from all these visual diarrhea ..
I guess it is pretty much "normal" for these human behavior, but i find that it is extremely unacceptable for these to be displayed in the full view of the general public (which includes the old and the young).
Singapore is a typical asian country..
Which might contribute to why these behavior are deemed as unacceptable, and by-standers would take pictures and/or videos and post them on citizen websites like stomp.
It is extremely embarrassing to appear on stomp!
Sometimes the comments that readers post.. are plain nasty and disgusting.
Shouldn't the couple be sensitive enough that on a place like the train, they should literally keep their hands to themselves?
Okay, but then again.
Teenagers do the same thing too!
On stomp, there are several articles about teenagers displaying their affection in the public.
Some, are in school uniform.
As proven on smoking advertisements - Children see, Children do.
Likewise for this issue. Teenagers will feel that "it is okay" to behave like this in the public.
Soon, it will become a common sight.
And in time to come, nobody is going to take public transportation because it will be filled with people displaying their affection.
If I could do a shout out to these, please get a room and save our innocent eyes! :-)
Cassie Goh 101531Z
Acting intimately in public. Wrong, or not?
A fine of S$500 was being imposed on the couple having behave intimately in the public. In my opinion, it is inappropriate for them to behave so intimately especially in places like the train, where there is great flow of human traffic. However, it doesn't mean that it is wrong of someone to behave intimately in public. Especially for couples, kissing, cuddling, hugging is a common sight. In a certain extent, all these actions were considered immoral and obseen when people overdo them.
I have a notion that the guy, being a caucasian, might be more open-minded. This type of behaviour is probably a common sight in their country and so, he did not feel uncomfortable or even think that it was wrong for him to behave that way with his partner. However, behaving too intimately might bring discomfort to people's eyes.
Let us imagine that the people sitting in the train opposite the couple were all young children. Would they get the wrong moral education? Would they think that this kind of behaviour is normal and common in the public? As from what we all know, children learn from what they see and they would not know if behaving in a certain way is right unless they ask. So, one should not behave too intimately in public for fear of influencing our younger generation, misleading them into wrong moral education.
Imagine again. If everyone in Singapore behaves in this way, how would our society appear to be? I wouldn't even dare to visualize the scenes. How would people from other countries view us as? Probably we wouldn't be labelled extremely awful names, but it wouldn't be nice either.
So, everyone should beware of their etiquette and behaviour in the public. If you wants to behave in a very intimate way, i think its still better to do it behind closed doors.
Gazyle
106338Z
Monday, November 29, 2010
In reference to the article, Spend more time with us, dad: Singapore Kids, I strongly agree that family time is extremely important.
Since I was a child, my father has always cultivated this environment where by everybody will have to come home on time, and we would spend about an hour to two hours, sitting by the dining table, talking about our day while having our family dinner.
Since I was a child, my father has always cultivated this environment where by everybody will have to come home on time, and we would spend about an hour to two hours, sitting by the dining table, talking about our day while having our family dinner.
To him, this was an extremely vital part of building a positive family relationship.
He believes that communication is the key to building and maintaining a good relationship.
Just like any other, children were most unhappy when their fathers scold them. Given a father who spends a lot of time with his children, if he were to reprimand them for a mistake they have done, the children are more likely to listen and behave more appropriately in the future.
As compared to a father who is absent most of the time. When he scolds his children, they are more likely to feel angry towards him.
If I were the child, I would have a tiny voice in my head screaming out "Who does this man think he is? He is invisible in my life. The only time he talks to me is when he scolds me! *And insert more angry words*"
I strongly believe communication is two-way. It would always take two hands to clap. :-)
Cassie Goh 101531Z
Friday, November 26, 2010
After reading the article, i too do feel that spending time with your family is very important as they are one of the closest ones to you. Since you have to live with your family, it would be best if you have a good relationship with them instead of a strained relationship like some other families.
Also, if you do not start spending more time with them. You might come to regret it when something terrible happened to them and they passed away or something so it is always good to cherish your loved ones and keep them close to our hearts.
Keith Teo
104052P
Also, if you do not start spending more time with them. You might come to regret it when something terrible happened to them and they passed away or something so it is always good to cherish your loved ones and keep them close to our hearts.
Keith Teo
104052P
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Spend more time with dad
With regards to the article on fathers spending more time with their children, Spend more time with us, dad: Singapore kids ,I feel that it is true and important for children to have a good relationship with their family members, not only to their fathers. This is so as family bonding brings a happy family! And a happy family brings a happy life! Don't you agree with me? Family members are the ones who love us most and they will be on our side no matter what happen. They are also the closest to us.
In the article, a survey was done and it showed that children are unhappy when their fathers were absent or did not spend enough time with them. Hence, fathers have to take out some of their time from their busy work schedules to spend time with their children.
In the article, a survey was done and it showed that children are unhappy when their fathers were absent or did not spend enough time with them. Hence, fathers have to take out some of their time from their busy work schedules to spend time with their children.
On the other hand, children have to do the same thing too. Children, especially during secondary school and polytechnic, have busy timetables to follow and exams and test to catch up. Plus CCAs if they have one.
Based on my personal experience, I have CCA and it usually ends late, and when I reach home, it is already time for bed. Next morning, I leave for school and as usual, end late and reach home just to sleep. My home has become something like a hotel, where it was a place for me to sleep only. Hence, this resulted me to miss the times where I could sit down with my parents and have a nice talk or doing simple things together like watching the television or eating dinner together. Therefore, when I have the time, for example, if my lessons were released early, I would try to go home to have dinner before leaving home for my CCA. At least I could spend some time at home.
To me, my home is the best place, and no other place can replace my home. It is the place where I feel the least bit of stress and a place where I can just relax myself and tempory put my worries and stress life aside. Most importantly, I am blessed to have my parents around and I do treasure them and the time spend with them.
By Gladys 101897S :)
Spend more time with us, dad: Singapore kids
After reading this article, i agree that we should all spend some time with our family.
Although we may be busy with work, we should all take out some time to have a meal together, do some activities (eg cycling, picnic, shopping) as a family. This would help to bring everyone closer and strengthen the bond in the family.
Every Sunday is reserved for a family day. My family members and i would go to east coast park to cycle, or make some sushi at home and bring it out for a picnic.
I'm glad that we have a family day every week, because the weekdays are usually packed with school and work, and we barely eat together as a family during breakfast, lunch and dinner.
It is important to build a good relationship with your family members. Sometimes we may quibble over little things, but this helps to build our family ties. It is nice to know that there will be a group of people who will be there for you through thick and thin- your family.
Seah Hui Ying
103596T
BIG IS BEAUTIFUL.
I certainly agree with that.
Obesity affects people of all ages.
Most of the time, these obese people become victims of verbal bullying.
In extreme cases, obesity has pushed girls to suffer from mental disorders such as bulimia and anorexia.
It's about time that somebody had start a movement, that big girls, are indeed beautiful.
I believe that every girl should not feel negative about themselves, even though it happens that we will all feel inferior and dislike a certain part of ourselves..
If we could all point a finger at something to blame, It would have to be the mass media and mannequins.
Clothes that are on display, are donned on by these flawless mannequins.
These makes us girls feel that you have to be as perfect as those plastic dolls to look good in those clothes.
That is entirely not true.
This movement is not trying to promote obesity, but actually is trying to make "big-sized" girls feel that they are beautiful.
I feel that all girls should feel comfortable in their own skin, and be happy about themselves.
Because girls are their prettiest when they genuinely smile. :-)
Cassie Goh
101531Z
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Spend more time with us, dad: Singapore kids
In modern time, society moves in the speed of a flying bullet. In a country like Singapore, where standard of living is high, factors like time and money became even more prominent and significant to us. We live in a busy society, hastening our pace so that we could catch up with times. We aimed to earn tons of money so that we have no worries- with bills paid, food to eat, money to support our family,satisfying our desires of wants and many more. In the midst of earning money to make our life more comfortable, we have neglected the most valuable thing in life- relationship with our family members.
Even as a student, i have to juggle between work and studies. Living a life is tremendously tiring, when sometimes i wished that one day makes up of more than 24-hours. Everyone in my family works, with work ending at different time. Time is never enough when it comes to doing my stuffs, not to mention spending sufficient time with my family members. And definitely, with all the different time schedule everyone has, it makes it even harder for everyone to spend quality time frequently.
In this article, they emphasized the importance of spending time with the kids at home so that they will not miss the basic concept of family values. Personally, i think that spending time with their kids is important as this nurtures the relationship between them. Especially when the society is changing so fast, parents need to foster their relationsip well with their kids so their relationship would not turn astray.
In my opinion, no matter how busy you are, one should make some time out of the busy schedule so that quality time can be spent. No one will choose to miss the precious moments spent with their kids as at the end of the day, money is nothing significant to the relationship with your loved ones.
Gazyle Lim Tee
106338Z
Even as a student, i have to juggle between work and studies. Living a life is tremendously tiring, when sometimes i wished that one day makes up of more than 24-hours. Everyone in my family works, with work ending at different time. Time is never enough when it comes to doing my stuffs, not to mention spending sufficient time with my family members. And definitely, with all the different time schedule everyone has, it makes it even harder for everyone to spend quality time frequently.
In this article, they emphasized the importance of spending time with the kids at home so that they will not miss the basic concept of family values. Personally, i think that spending time with their kids is important as this nurtures the relationship between them. Especially when the society is changing so fast, parents need to foster their relationsip well with their kids so their relationship would not turn astray.
In my opinion, no matter how busy you are, one should make some time out of the busy schedule so that quality time can be spent. No one will choose to miss the precious moments spent with their kids as at the end of the day, money is nothing significant to the relationship with your loved ones.
Gazyle Lim Tee
106338Z
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Beauty in all
'Obesity is stereotyped in a highly negative manner in Western countries. Many studies have shown that adults characterize obese people by negative attributes such as lazy, unattractive, unhappy, unpopular and sloppy.'
(taken from: http://her.oxfordjournals.org/content/15/2/145.full)
After reading the article 'Learning Curves',i appreciate what Miss Erica Sim is doing- giving plus-sized women confidence.
Some people are still obese even after going on a diet, or carrying out their regular exercise routine.
I think the media/ some commercialized clothing brands contribute to the stereotype against obesity. There are always pictures of gorgeous and really skinny models everywhere, and they emphasize that being skinny is beautiful.
Everyone deserves a chance to feel good about themselves (even if they are not as skinny as those models). Sometimes, it is difficult to find clothings in really large sizes. So, i'm glad to know that there is 'Big n Beautiful (B.A.B) online shop that sells accessories and clothes ranging from size XL to 6XL,' this would be helpful for our larger sized friends.
In conclusion, I would like to say that everyone is equal. No one should feel ashamed just because they can't fit in. We are all unique individuals.
Seah Hui Ying
103596T
(taken from: http://her.oxfordjournals.org/content/15/2/145.full)
After reading the article 'Learning Curves',i appreciate what Miss Erica Sim is doing- giving plus-sized women confidence.
Some people are still obese even after going on a diet, or carrying out their regular exercise routine.
I think the media/ some commercialized clothing brands contribute to the stereotype against obesity. There are always pictures of gorgeous and really skinny models everywhere, and they emphasize that being skinny is beautiful.
Everyone deserves a chance to feel good about themselves (even if they are not as skinny as those models). Sometimes, it is difficult to find clothings in really large sizes. So, i'm glad to know that there is 'Big n Beautiful (B.A.B) online shop that sells accessories and clothes ranging from size XL to 6XL,' this would be helpful for our larger sized friends.
In conclusion, I would like to say that everyone is equal. No one should feel ashamed just because they can't fit in. We are all unique individuals.
Seah Hui Ying
103596T
After reading the article about obesity, i felt that it is not alright for obese people to stay obese. Being obese causes a lot of problems both psychologically and to your physical health as well.
The psychological problem to being obese is that you would feel low self-esteem, which might cause you to be depress which in turn would lead to maybe a food eating binge to make yourself feel better which would only worsen the problem of obesity.
As many people know, the physical problems to being obese are many. Examples include higher risk of cardiac arrest or heart attack in simpler terms, higher chance of suffering from a stroke and so on.
In order to prevent such things from happening, i feel that family members of these obese people should help them start to slim down for their own good
Keith Teo (104052P)
The psychological problem to being obese is that you would feel low self-esteem, which might cause you to be depress which in turn would lead to maybe a food eating binge to make yourself feel better which would only worsen the problem of obesity.
As many people know, the physical problems to being obese are many. Examples include higher risk of cardiac arrest or heart attack in simpler terms, higher chance of suffering from a stroke and so on.
In order to prevent such things from happening, i feel that family members of these obese people should help them start to slim down for their own good
Keith Teo (104052P)
Big is beautiful?
Obesity is a problem which is rapidly growing all over the world. It can cause great risk to your health with illness like high cholestrol,thus increasing risk like heart disease and stroke. Obesity is something which people would consistently try to hide, and majority felt inferior and less confident to others. Words like "fat", "obese" and "chubby" is definite a taboo for everyone, especially women. They are highly sensitive to the word "fat" and in fact, the number of people who seek to slim down is shooting up in a bullet speed.
However in this article, the women were doing the opposite. They stood with full confidence, flaunting their chubby body. Folds of flesh, thick arms and thighs, cellulite- even with all these, they confidently showcase their body with the effort to convey that "Big is Beautiful". However, it does not mean that being obese is fine. The models who took part in shooting the pictures for the calendar were well aware that obesity post danger to their lives and it should not be taken lightly.
Although it is good to feel confident of what you are and how you look like, obesity is a health problem whichshould not be neglected. Negligence of dealing with obesity would in turn affect your live, or worst, lose your precious life. I hope that instead of the increasing percentage of obesity in Singapore (6.9 in 2004, 10.8 in 2010), people would start to shake of the fats and cellulite on them in hope of leading a healthier lifestyle.
Gazyle
106338Z
However in this article, the women were doing the opposite. They stood with full confidence, flaunting their chubby body. Folds of flesh, thick arms and thighs, cellulite- even with all these, they confidently showcase their body with the effort to convey that "Big is Beautiful". However, it does not mean that being obese is fine. The models who took part in shooting the pictures for the calendar were well aware that obesity post danger to their lives and it should not be taken lightly.
Although it is good to feel confident of what you are and how you look like, obesity is a health problem whichshould not be neglected. Negligence of dealing with obesity would in turn affect your live, or worst, lose your precious life. I hope that instead of the increasing percentage of obesity in Singapore (6.9 in 2004, 10.8 in 2010), people would start to shake of the fats and cellulite on them in hope of leading a healthier lifestyle.
Gazyle
106338Z
Is obesity a problem?
What is your first reaction when you see someone with obesity problem? Do you boycott them? Do you criticise them for their size? Do you have negative feelings against them? Do you become biased against them? Do you talk back about them just because they are bigger size than us or they do not look nice or good? If your answers are mostly YES, let me tell you, you are not a fair person and you are actually worse than them! Not base looks or size, but by your character and personality. How you treat a person will reflects on your character.
Hence, with reference with the article on www.divaasia.com/article/11470, I feel that we should not look down on them. Instead we should help them bring up their self-esteem, and the way they did about the B.A.B (Big And Beautiful) thing, I think that it was not a bad idea after all. As seen from the comments, many say that fat shows that they are unhealthy, lazy or smelly or gross. But what evidence can you find to show that fat people are smelly or lazy? Can you answer? You can't! Because that was just your assumption! You are simply prejudiced!!
This topic is a little sensitive, however, I feel that the B.A.B thing is good as it help to build self-esteem for those facing obesity. It helps to send a message that being obese is not the end of the world. As long as they are willing to overcome it and continue to lead a healthy lifestyle, we all believe that their life will be like everyone else. And to me, I think that not everyone who is bigger in size have lots of fat, sometimes it is just that their bones are bigger in size. Thus, to conclude, I feel that all of us have to accept them in socialty and be fair towards them. They are just like us, don't you agree? They are humans and have human rights. JUST LIKE US :)
BY GLADYS (101897s)
Hence, with reference with the article on www.divaasia.com/article/11470, I feel that we should not look down on them. Instead we should help them bring up their self-esteem, and the way they did about the B.A.B (Big And Beautiful) thing, I think that it was not a bad idea after all. As seen from the comments, many say that fat shows that they are unhealthy, lazy or smelly or gross. But what evidence can you find to show that fat people are smelly or lazy? Can you answer? You can't! Because that was just your assumption! You are simply prejudiced!!
This topic is a little sensitive, however, I feel that the B.A.B thing is good as it help to build self-esteem for those facing obesity. It helps to send a message that being obese is not the end of the world. As long as they are willing to overcome it and continue to lead a healthy lifestyle, we all believe that their life will be like everyone else. And to me, I think that not everyone who is bigger in size have lots of fat, sometimes it is just that their bones are bigger in size. Thus, to conclude, I feel that all of us have to accept them in socialty and be fair towards them. They are just like us, don't you agree? They are humans and have human rights. JUST LIKE US :)
BY GLADYS (101897s)
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
This was definitely a shocking news which held many aback. How would you feel if you were trapped in this scenario? You'll never never want this to happen in your whole entire life.
When I came to know about this news, what came to me was the level of responsibilty and professionalism the clinic performed. And definitely, the emotions of the couples, what are they going to do with the baby.
If I were to experience this, I'll experience a mixture of emotions, flushed into my body from many different directions. I assumed that the couple faces agony, frustration, shock, disappointment and a lot more. What should they do with the baby? Give it away? Or keep it and raise the baby like their own child? It's really a tough choice to make.
Ok let's split the outcome into two categories:
1. Give the baby away
2. Keep the baby
1. If they were to give the baby away, the mother would be influenced by great impact. Carrying the child in her womb for 9 months is not easy like abc. The bond between them, the excitement experienced and the expectations looked forward. When the baby is given away, all these would cease. It would probably be an experience which the couple would never want to experience again, and likely to remember this for their whole life. However, the baby's life would be affected as well. It'll be given away to stay with another family.
2. If they were to keep the baby, it'll be a win win situation for both sides. The couple gets a child, and the baby have a family to grow up in. However, relationship might turn sour especially when the baby grows up. The father might resent the child as not even the hair is identical to him. In another sense, they are just strangers who met and lived together. Many things might happen when the child know the truth. For example, to look for his or her biological father.
It really depends on the couples' decision. It's definitely tough, but I hope they make a decision without room for regrets.
Gazyle
When I came to know about this news, what came to me was the level of responsibilty and professionalism the clinic performed. And definitely, the emotions of the couples, what are they going to do with the baby.
If I were to experience this, I'll experience a mixture of emotions, flushed into my body from many different directions. I assumed that the couple faces agony, frustration, shock, disappointment and a lot more. What should they do with the baby? Give it away? Or keep it and raise the baby like their own child? It's really a tough choice to make.
Ok let's split the outcome into two categories:
1. Give the baby away
2. Keep the baby
1. If they were to give the baby away, the mother would be influenced by great impact. Carrying the child in her womb for 9 months is not easy like abc. The bond between them, the excitement experienced and the expectations looked forward. When the baby is given away, all these would cease. It would probably be an experience which the couple would never want to experience again, and likely to remember this for their whole life. However, the baby's life would be affected as well. It'll be given away to stay with another family.
2. If they were to keep the baby, it'll be a win win situation for both sides. The couple gets a child, and the baby have a family to grow up in. However, relationship might turn sour especially when the baby grows up. The father might resent the child as not even the hair is identical to him. In another sense, they are just strangers who met and lived together. Many things might happen when the child know the truth. For example, to look for his or her biological father.
It really depends on the couples' decision. It's definitely tough, but I hope they make a decision without room for regrets.
Gazyle
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Sperm mix-up
Upon reading the article, I fully sympathize with the family.
Imagine if you were the baby... Growing up to be different from your parents, genetically only having your mother's genes, and you do not know your biological father.
Growing up wouldn't feel the same, like how any children are supposed to feel.
When the father gazes into the baby's eyes, he is gonna know it isn't his own eyes.The family chain has been broken due to the carelessness of the private hospital in question.His bloodline disrupted due to a single person's or the management's carelessness.
Will the baby grow up to be like his biological father or will he grow up to be like the affected father?only time will tell.
The parents now have the toughest decision they probably have to make in their married life.What they have to decide is the suitable time and place to break this bizarre piece of news to the son.Because how they do it is gonna shape the son's thinking and behavior.From my point of view, i rather the parents disclose the news to the kid before he enters his teenage adolescent years.It is in a way better than having him find out on his own as it may have disastrous consequences, for both him and the family in question.
As for the private hospital that caused this mix up, i suggest they man up and accept full responsibility for the mistake and support the couple in whatever they plan next.It may not turn back time but at least that would ease the terrible and heart wrenching burden on the couple.
i sincerely wish from the bottom of my heart that no other couple will have to go through this kind of ordeal ever again.
Cassie Goh (101531z)
Imagine if you were the baby... Growing up to be different from your parents, genetically only having your mother's genes, and you do not know your biological father.
Growing up wouldn't feel the same, like how any children are supposed to feel.
When the father gazes into the baby's eyes, he is gonna know it isn't his own eyes.The family chain has been broken due to the carelessness of the private hospital in question.His bloodline disrupted due to a single person's or the management's carelessness.
Will the baby grow up to be like his biological father or will he grow up to be like the affected father?only time will tell.
The parents now have the toughest decision they probably have to make in their married life.What they have to decide is the suitable time and place to break this bizarre piece of news to the son.Because how they do it is gonna shape the son's thinking and behavior.From my point of view, i rather the parents disclose the news to the kid before he enters his teenage adolescent years.It is in a way better than having him find out on his own as it may have disastrous consequences, for both him and the family in question.
As for the private hospital that caused this mix up, i suggest they man up and accept full responsibility for the mistake and support the couple in whatever they plan next.It may not turn back time but at least that would ease the terrible and heart wrenching burden on the couple.
i sincerely wish from the bottom of my heart that no other couple will have to go through this kind of ordeal ever again.
Cassie Goh (101531z)
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