Comments on: Asia in Canada Day http://saralynnpaige.com/events/asia-in-canada-day/ Simply Stardust, Life Reflected Thu, 17 May 2012 20:45:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Erin http://saralynnpaige.com/events/asia-in-canada-day/comment-page-1/#comment-1672 Erin Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:40:10 +0000 http://saralynnpaige.com/blog/?p=2137#comment-1672 Oh man, yes! I remember the park with the fake trees. as well. They just don't make stuff like that over here. In that sense, it was a great place to be a child. *sigh* Oh man, yes! I remember the park with the fake trees. as well. They just don’t make stuff like that over here. In that sense, it was a great place to be a child. *sigh*

]]> By: Kim http://saralynnpaige.com/events/asia-in-canada-day/comment-page-1/#comment-1664 Kim Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:22:03 +0000 http://saralynnpaige.com/blog/?p=2137#comment-1664 This post was really touching, and poignant for me, too, because I am Mexican/Native American on my mom's side, and sort of have a similar but opposite problem as you-- I don't look the part, nor did I grow up in Mexico or anything, but I still get that "invader" feeling when I show my interest in the cultures... ESPECIALLY with the Native American side, because I know how strongly a lot of NA's feel about white outsiders collecting their artifacts as if they were quaint trinkets, etc. Also, I love the first commenter's suggestion about opening up dialog. Such a great idea, considering if both parties simply keep to themselves, only more judgment and assumptions can be bred, rather than working to break down that barrier. Sometimes I notice Chris doing this when we visit Asian grocery stores-- there was one in our hometown we frequented that specialized in Thai goods, and he'd always chat with the clerks, asking them what part of SE Asia they were from and telling them about how we'd just gotten back from visiting there. It's nice to make that connection. This post was really touching, and poignant for me, too, because I am Mexican/Native American on my mom’s side, and sort of have a similar but opposite problem as you– I don’t look the part, nor did I grow up in Mexico or anything, but I still get that “invader” feeling when I show my interest in the cultures… ESPECIALLY with the Native American side, because I know how strongly a lot of NA’s feel about white outsiders collecting their artifacts as if they were quaint trinkets, etc.

Also, I love the first commenter’s suggestion about opening up dialog. Such a great idea, considering if both parties simply keep to themselves, only more judgment and assumptions can be bred, rather than working to break down that barrier. Sometimes I notice Chris doing this when we visit Asian grocery stores– there was one in our hometown we frequented that specialized in Thai goods, and he’d always chat with the clerks, asking them what part of SE Asia they were from and telling them about how we’d just gotten back from visiting there. It’s nice to make that connection.

]]> By: Kym http://saralynnpaige.com/events/asia-in-canada-day/comment-page-1/#comment-1663 Kym Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:05:03 +0000 http://saralynnpaige.com/blog/?p=2137#comment-1663 Send me some pictures. And tell her I miss her! <3<3<3 Send me some pictures. And tell her I miss her! <3<3<3

]]> By: Sara http://saralynnpaige.com/events/asia-in-canada-day/comment-page-1/#comment-1656 Sara Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:34:53 +0000 http://saralynnpaige.com/blog/?p=2137#comment-1656 I know, right? You should see her in the Victorian clothes she wears. Classy lady. I know, right? You should see her in the Victorian clothes she wears. Classy lady.

]]> By: Sara http://saralynnpaige.com/events/asia-in-canada-day/comment-page-1/#comment-1655 Sara Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:34:24 +0000 http://saralynnpaige.com/blog/?p=2137#comment-1655 You are so right, it all depends on the people and area. We would become regulars but we just live so far away that it's a little unrealistic. I would love to leave near the marketplace though. I'd do all my shopping there! I took your advice today and was open to anything. We went to a Japanese/Korean restaurant and the owner was so nice and talked to us about where we were from and what we did for a living. Thanks so much for this. You are so right, it all depends on the people and area. We would become regulars but we just live so far away that it’s a little unrealistic. I would love to leave near the marketplace though. I’d do all my shopping there!

I took your advice today and was open to anything. We went to a Japanese/Korean restaurant and the owner was so nice and talked to us about where we were from and what we did for a living. Thanks so much for this.

]]> By: Sara http://saralynnpaige.com/events/asia-in-canada-day/comment-page-1/#comment-1654 Sara Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:32:28 +0000 http://saralynnpaige.com/blog/?p=2137#comment-1654 O.m.g. DO I EVER. I think by the roller slides you mean the slides that had rolling bars, right? And your butt cheeks would always get pinched? In which yes, YES I DO. I loved all the parks in Okinawa, they had a lot to choose from. My favorite was this Tree Park. It had HUGE fake trees to climb in and out of and then tunnels in "fallen over trees". And then there was Shiisa park, where instead of a castle to climb in it was a Shiisa. Oh, Japan and their parks. YES. BANANA SPIDERS. Err, rather, NO. We went somewhere on a school trip once and I remember all too vividly the tour guide telling us what to do in case one landed on our head. I was horrified. Absolutely horrified. Thanks so much for commenting, it was fabulous to reminisce! O.m.g. DO I EVER. I think by the roller slides you mean the slides that had rolling bars, right? And your butt cheeks would always get pinched? In which yes, YES I DO. I loved all the parks in Okinawa, they had a lot to choose from. My favorite was this Tree Park. It had HUGE fake trees to climb in and out of and then tunnels in “fallen over trees”. And then there was Shiisa park, where instead of a castle to climb in it was a Shiisa. Oh, Japan and their parks.

YES. BANANA SPIDERS. Err, rather, NO. We went somewhere on a school trip once and I remember all too vividly the tour guide telling us what to do in case one landed on our head. I was horrified. Absolutely horrified.

Thanks so much for commenting, it was fabulous to reminisce!

]]> By: Erin http://saralynnpaige.com/events/asia-in-canada-day/comment-page-1/#comment-1653 Erin Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:27:37 +0000 http://saralynnpaige.com/blog/?p=2137#comment-1653 So, long-time lurker, but as soon as you mentioned Okinawa, I had to comment! I grew up on the air base in Okinawa. I empathize so much with random people coming up and touching your hair, being white-blonde as a child myself. Did you ever go to Nakagusuku park? REMEMBER THE ROLLER SLIDES?? When I tell people about the amazing parks and epic slides in Okinawa they just don't understand... Also, banana spiders. Heh, sorry, just felt like reminiscing - I think my heart is still right there too. So, long-time lurker, but as soon as you mentioned Okinawa, I had to comment! I grew up on the air base in Okinawa. I empathize so much with random people coming up and touching your hair, being white-blonde as a child myself.

Did you ever go to Nakagusuku park? REMEMBER THE ROLLER SLIDES?? When I tell people about the amazing parks and epic slides in Okinawa they just don’t understand…

Also, banana spiders.

Heh, sorry, just felt like reminiscing – I think my heart is still right there too.

]]> By: Kym http://saralynnpaige.com/events/asia-in-canada-day/comment-page-1/#comment-1652 Kym Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:50:54 +0000 http://saralynnpaige.com/blog/?p=2137#comment-1652 Kat looks as beautiful as ever! Gosh, I miss you guys! Kat looks as beautiful as ever! Gosh, I miss you guys!

]]> By: Sally http://saralynnpaige.com/events/asia-in-canada-day/comment-page-1/#comment-1651 Sally Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:22:21 +0000 http://saralynnpaige.com/blog/?p=2137#comment-1651 I've experienced this phenomenon to an extent, too, despite being half-Asian. Some people are just really judgmental. Some people don't care. Some people are curious & happy to share their culture with others. If I were you I'd try to make myself a regular there & chat with them about your experiences. Take this opportunity to open THEIR eyes. :) I’ve experienced this phenomenon to an extent, too, despite being half-Asian. Some people are just really judgmental. Some people don’t care. Some people are curious & happy to share their culture with others.

If I were you I’d try to make myself a regular there & chat with them about your experiences. Take this opportunity to open THEIR eyes. :)

]]> By: Sara http://saralynnpaige.com/events/asia-in-canada-day/comment-page-1/#comment-1650 Sara Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:53:54 +0000 http://saralynnpaige.com/blog/?p=2137#comment-1650 AH! My favorite teacher EVER was with DODDS! It's what I wanted to do when I grew up! My mom taught English as a second language and my dad was in the service, so that's why we were there. We liked it so much we stayed, and lived off base as well as on. The people there are so genuine and nice and it will definitely remain special to me always. As cool as it would be for you and Joseph to be in Okinawa, I'm happy for you that he's done with his service. Also keeping my fingers crossed about his potential new job. <3<3<3 AH! My favorite teacher EVER was with DODDS! It’s what I wanted to do when I grew up! My mom taught English as a second language and my dad was in the service, so that’s why we were there. We liked it so much we stayed, and lived off base as well as on. The people there are so genuine and nice and it will definitely remain special to me always.

As cool as it would be for you and Joseph to be in Okinawa, I’m happy for you that he’s done with his service. Also keeping my fingers crossed about his potential new job. <3<3<3

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