2. My two classes were packed today with extra students because of having canceled my Thursday class for my game weigh-in… that’s no longer happening, boo for that! It was super fun having so many students in my lecture. We maxed out the desks though and so we had to grab a desk from another classroom… hahaha.
3. Went in for my third tanning session. I didn’t really need to go but considering the mad cash I shilled out for it I figured I may as well go. The same girl came into the room with me to give me the whole rub-down with the bronzer and so we got talking. She had recognized me from my appearance on TV the other day when I was at Snickers’ and Panty Boy Jr.’s game and had noted that she’d love to come watch me fight… cool.
4. Me arriving at boxing today was greeted with a huge slap to the back of my head from Junior Mint cause of the spontaneous day off training I took yesterday. The huge slap however was followed by some very wicked news….
I HAVE ANOTHER SCHEDULED GAME!!!
June 19th, 2008
July 27th, 2008
My May 29th game got switched to June 19th but now I have another scheduled fight after that, July 27th! Snickers is fighting at the same tournament, which means his whole family will be there to cheer me on, too… awesome!!! Am thinking that we may then slip away to Canada a week or so after our fights… sweet!!!
5. Black Skinny showed up for training and was all curious to hear if my news (Snickers and I being a couple) were true or not. Yes, it’s true. Shocking as it was, Black Skinny seems to be super supportive of it and noted to me that others have been talking about the new smile I’ve been sporting. “I knew something was up… you seem too happy for things to be the same as before” he told me. My teammates at boxing all knew Q and I had our differences. For goodness sake, I use to be terrible in that I’d randomly blurt out “I want to be single damn it!”. Of course I said it half jokingly but they all knew. So the cat is definitely out of the bag now and it feels so good to not be wearing this secret on my chest.
6. Together a bunch of us watched the taping of Snickers’ fight and then of Panty Boy Jr’s. Junior Mint joked to the boys, telling them to look at how proud I look watching Snickers’ fight… so what, I say. Of course I’m proud. Not only is my boyfriend incredibly adorable and sweet but he treats me like gold and is incredibly talented. I love him.
7. With my secret out in the open at the boxing club, having had a good solid day of massive carbs to restart my system, having had taken a day off training, and word of another scheduled fight meant that tonight I was super pumped and ultra hyper while training. I was on this crazy natural high that seemed almost too high, too unnatural. After five non-stop rounds of pad work Junior Mint lowered his pads and asked me if I was crazy… hahaha. “Who are you?” he asked me… hahaha. I was just so full of energy and so after he stopped me with pad work, I then went on to pound away at the heavy bag, followed by some weight training, pull-ups, and ab work. Training lasted about two hours and then I jogged home.
8. Ran into one of my former students in the elevator when I was heading out to take Mi Nam for a walk after training. He was overly apologetic for not being able to speak English and I was overly apologetic for dripping with sweat… hahaha. He was quite relieved when I replied in Korean. Lately my Korean language skills have really jumped up a couple of notches and I know I have Snickers to thank for that, in addition to my own studying. Anyways, my former student asked me if he could join me and so together we took Mi Nam for his evening walk. It was nice.
9. The other day one of you commenters here said I look like a 13 year old girl. What’s with people referring to me as child-like when it comes to my looks. A while back someone insisted I looked like a Chinese boy. I’m 5ft 2” and I weigh-in around 49kgs…. BECAUSE I'M A FLYWEIGHT BOXER... foo. Anyways, I thought it was funny at first but then I questioned it. “What exactly makes me look like I’m 13 and not 28?” to which the only answer I could come up with was because I don’t have protruding loud breasts any more. I take it they’ve never been punched in the boob during training or a game because if they did then they’d tell me to stick with my lovely-lady-lumps. Big breasts aren’t really the thing here in Korea, s-lines are and that, my friend, I’ve got that covered. Anyways, being a big breasted woman in Korea poses it’s own challenges with finding undergarments that fit properly but don’t resemble old-times sling shots or can be easily mistaken for granny’s undergarments. I use to wait till my trip to Canada and then stock up but with my current “downsizing” means I have no problem buying my stuff here. Snickers’ says I have “pretty volume”, not too sure what he means by that but I’ll take it as a compliment. As for other possible reasons as to why they said I look like a 13 year old, I seriously question what 13 years this person is hanging out with because unless their 13 year olds are injecting steroids to pump themselves up than I highly doubt a 13 year’s muscle tone and mine match. And so to that commenter, I'll say to them what my former coach use to always say, "Step into the ring and say that to my face".... hahahaha. We'll see who the child is then.
10. Cooked up a storm tonight, cooking approximately ten chicken breasts cause that’s what us 13-year-olds-with-no-breasts do, we cook up breasts for our lack of breasts… hahaha. Ok, enough with the sarcasm. I really don’t mind the 13 year old comment but it acts as a constant reminder to me that no matter what I do or who I am, people will always find something to nit-pick at. So I’m cool with looking like a 13 year old because it sure beats looking like my age or older. I prize my health and I love my boxing, and so if those two combined are points against me than, well, we live in a twisted world I guess.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
Got abs?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Let us be grateful to the mirror for revealing to us our appearance only.
-- Samuel Butler
26 comments:
Nah, you don't LOOK like a 13 year old. There is a verb that would work for you and a 13 year old girl, though.
ouch. that did take me a minute to figure out...
You have a fight on the same day that I do (June 19th), it must be a lucky day. 13 year old? I don't think so. Enjoy the fact that by the time you are 30 you'll be in ridiculous shape while they will getting fat and wondering where the best years have gone.
There is no distinction between your waist and hips. I could draw you with a ruler. Looks like your bum left, too. It all looks a little too masculine. No sexy shapes at all. Just an opinion.
It's not your smaller boobs that make you look 13. It's the fact that you don't have any curves.
You would rather look like a 13 year old boy instead of your own age?? Wow, that's sad. Why would you say that?
Hey Aaron, WE will be getting fat?? Have you seen boxers that are past their prime? Good luck buddy!
Got abs you ask?
Yes I do. Sadly they are hidden from the naked eye by several layers of fast-twitch fat.
As the original poster who "inspired" this rant, I want to apologize to Amy. I don't really think what she looks like matters all that much. She's a boxer on a strict training diet. Just like an elite gymnast, her figure is going to suffer for her sport. No big deal.
My concern is for her juvenile BEHAVIOR. And unfortunately this post that challenges me "step into the ring and say it" continues to sound like a 13 year old. Solving problems with violence? Spending every second with a new guy and feeling bad when you're not with him? Not being the least bit concerned that your boyfriend of two weeks wants to run away to Canada with you? (Note, that is NOT normal behavior. Talking in generalities of "oh we could do this some day..." is cute. Making plans for this summer with a guy you barely know? Recipe for disaster). Not wondering why in a culture where introducing a girlfriend to the family generally means engagement follows, you have ingratiated yourself with his sisters and parents after less than a week? Come on, now. Be a 30 year old woman. Don't keep acting like a baby.
I will NEVER let myself go, that I can promise you.
How many Korean engagements does this make for Amy, now?
Hi Anonymous,
And what verb is that? Immature?!... hahaha, that's fine with me. I rather go through life making fun of it and acting silly than being all hardcore serious about it. Life is too short to not enjoy.
Hello Mrs. Kim,
No ouch... it's ok.
Hey Aaron,
Ya, that's pretty cool! Where's your fight at? How many rounds? All the best to you with your training and fight!!! And yes, I am definitely looking forward to being that hot 30 year old people envy... hahaha.
Props to you buddy!
Yo Anonymous... #2?
Maybe I should measure myself because there is a difference, I'm not sorry you don't notice it... my boyfriend definitely does though and I'm not really interested in whether others are attracted to me.
Hello Anonymous... #3?
Yes, I rather look like a 13 year old boy than someone my age when you consider the NASTY statistics of the average western girl and how incredibly out of shape this generation is... it's DISGUSTING!!!
Hi Anonymous... #4?
Be nice there Anonymous. Fact is most of you won't be getting fat but are probably ALREADY overweight. Sorry to say it but nowdays the overweight statistics are alarmingly shocking.
Hello White Rice,
Hahahaha... that's hilarious! Thanks for the good morning giggle... much appreciated!
Yo Renee,
No need to appologize but thank you very much, that was very thoughtful of you!
As for my juvenite behavior, my comment about "Step into the ring and say that to my face" wasn't meant to be taken so literal. It's a joke my former coach always said, to laugh off the matter. Please don't take it so serious. And no, I don't solve my problems with violence.
Not too sure where you got the impression that I feel bad whenever ever I'm not with Snickers because I don't feel bad, nor do I understand why I would. I feel great... always.
And I met his family so soon only because his father comes to the boxing club and I ran into his sisters when I was shopping. His whole family showed up for his game, as did I, and so of course it'd mean I'd meet them. It's not like he went out of his way to introduce me or took me home with him. Maybe you should re-read how I met them because you missed some key points, obviously.
As for him coming with me to Canada, ok, I admit it's a bit much but I think it'd be fun.
Be a 30 year old woman? Why?... I'm NOT 30.
Yo Aaron,
Me neither... you tell them buddy!
Hello Anonymous,
Korean engagements to date: ZERO, thank you very much.
Oops... spelling mistakes... sorry.
After reading this entry, I felt like sitting down and responding to each highlight, and read every comment. But once I saw that yesterday, I was the only commentor and got no response, but today there were plenty of negative commentors, and they get Amy's full attention. Kind of discouraging. Especially since my blog/videos don't seem to get any responses. I feel bad that I'm complaining (like I use to all the time) but come on now, I'm a pretty faithful reader (when I have no college level exams that is) and try to comment on everything I read, but this just kind of sucks. Kinda pointless to be positive.
-Bman
Bman, grow up. This is not your blog. It won't kill you if you don't get a direct answer. How old are you? 12?
Hey Bman,
I love you but relax.
Hi Anonymous,
Close but no... hahaha. Just joking. Bman's cool, don't worry.
"I'm not really interested in whether others are attracted to me."
Hmmmmmm? Actually I do think you care if other people are attracted to you.
Hello Anonymous,
I use to be interested but now it's not a matter of whether or not they're attracted but whether or not they understand and respect it. I bust my butt off every bloody day, whether it's with my game dieting or training and so when someone comments, saying I look like a 13 year old boy, it's really offensive. I doubt they could handle even half the demands on me because of my boxing... the mental, physical... time, effort... diet, training... not to mention all the things I can't do because of my boxing (late night social events, drinking, "free-style" eatting... etc., etc.)
You live in Korea. You meet the parents after a reasonable amount of time. Ta-da! You're engaged or you should be engaged shortly.
If you're not, the man isn't telling his parents the truth about you. If you're not, the man is stringing you along. If you're not, you're stringing the man along.
Five years in Korea and you're STILL clueless.
Amazing. Absolutely amazing.
Hello Get a Clue, Amy. You're Not in Canada Anymore,
I've got 4 words for you, one of which I refuse to say so instead I'll write that I'm surprised to still be so amazed at the amount of crap that comes out of people's mouth.
Clueless... careful who you're pointing your finger at. There's THREE of your own fingers pointing back at you.
Clueless definitely doesn't fit the equation here unless you're talking about a certain someone else.
Amazing. Absolutely amazing.
It's a matter of whether or not they understand and respect it? Oh boy do you love being praised! I got news for you. People, generally don't give a shit. Nobody really cares how much you bust your butt. It's kind of silly to demand people "respect and understand it". Get over yourself.
Saying that you are offended when people say you look like a thirteen year old boy proves that YOU DO CARE what people think about the way you look. And by the way, most people COULD handle the demands put on you from boxing. It's great that you're doing something you love, but don't think you're some sort of super human for doing it. It's a little pompous. People work just as hard as you everyday at their chosen profession, no matter what it is.
If they don't give a shit then why do they continue to comment about it?
Oh Mark,
I was speaking in terms of her 'looks' and her body type and the fact that some people don't like that type of body and that it doesn't matter to them how or why she has it, it just isn't attractive to them.
Do you understand now?
"People work just as hard as you everyday at their chosen profession, no matter what it is."
NO MATTER WHAT IT IS, you said? Buddy I can think of an insane amount of jobs where people plug in, do their 9 to 5 and then go home and leave their work at work. Don't go talking shit about how so many people work just as hard. Maybe you don't understand but Amy also teaches full-time too.
NO MATTER WHAT IT IS, ya okay.
I too am a professional athlete, hence why I read Amy's blog and adire her dedication. So I know first hand what sacrifices, dedication and bloody hard work it takes to maintain the sport.
I've done my time working a 9 to 5 job and let me tell you, it was a hell of a lot easier than playing a sport professionally. My job continually drives my personal life -- where I can eat, what I can eat, who I can associate myself with, what time I go to sleep, whether or not I can afford the time off to go on a trip.
It takes more than just an average person to do what Amy is doing and unless you've attempted to be a professional athlete AND teach, as in the case of Amy, you have no idea what the fuck you're talking about.
When's the last time you talked to your family? Now, when's the last time Amy talked to hers? She talks to her family as little as possible, correction, they talk to her as little as possible because they don't support her boxing. I know that for a fact.
Now when's the last time your family didn't talk to you because of your job? Right.
So yes, it is a matter of respect and not fishing for compliments. I couldn't do what Amy's doing, living in a foreign country where she has to study the language just so she can communicate with her coach and teammates and where she's looked upon as a freak because she sports muscle in a country that favors the weak women.
It sickens me how pathetically ignorant some of you anonymous and not-so-anonymous people are.
Until you walk a mile in someone else's shoes, don't think for a second you know better than them or you understand. Because you don't know jack shit.
So are you implying ONLY athletes make sacrifices and work hard? There are plenty of jobs out there where people make just as many sacrifices as athletes, and many more. And yes, there are many people who just 'show up' to work and that's it. I, however, was referring to people who are passionate about their careers. I guess i should have spelled that out very carefully for you since you are an athlete after all. Seems like you have no idea what the fuck you're going on about.
Moderating comments is all well and good but I know that you won't do it for long because you enjoy having comments on your blog. So I guess you have to decide what is right for you. Do you want the comments more than you want the positive? Whatever you decide...stick with it. Many people out there have moderated comments and still get comments and readership....it depends on the quality of the blog.
That being said, other than the "Chinese Boy comment" which I have to admit was wrong, many people are not knocking her for her boxing and training! That is the part I LOVE! That is exactly why I read it. I think that is the most authentic piece of her blog (well other than the time she said she "won" when she really "drew" but despite the lame excuse many people forgave her for that). The problem is that her blog is full of drama that borders on the ridiculous but yet Amy claims in her words something else... THAT IS THE PART THAT PEOPLE DO NOT LIKE! In addition, the comment that started all this "sacrifice" garbage is that Amy seems to DEMAND people respect her for this. Her sacrifice is not greater than the mom who works a full time job and raises children. It is not greater than the person who sacrifices being close to their family and free time for a job they love. It is all a sacrifice, eating, training, exercising don't make it a bigger sacrifice! Amy makes mistakes, we all make mistakes...true...the problem is not her MISTAKES but that she refuses to reflect on herself and realize that she often says one thing and does another and even part of what she writes has an inauthentic piece to it....I don't want to call it BS or Crap....because I don't think she does it on purpose, I just don't think she can help herself...
But I still keep reading because I love the training part...it's inspirational...I wish I had the will power to follow the eating portion but I have strong will power in other areas...doesn't make Amy better than me...just has a different strength and I am okay with that. I also read for the drama....there is nothing out there like it....
Very well said!
It's too bad a lot of people here will probably misunderstand what you are trying to say. You'll probably get a lot of stupid responses like "Don't label or judge me" or the classic "Ya, well you don't know Amy like I do, man!"
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