It's been a long time since I've posted. Not that it really matters. This blog is more of a personal account of what's happening and what's happened in my life so far, especially since coming to Japan. Well, it's not like I want to stay here for the rest of my life. Though in some ways, I really do. The air is clean. Rent is cheaper. There are no bank fees. The cell phone plan cost is really the actual cost. Everywhere you turn, there's not some company trying to get more money out of you. The rent is going up by leaps and bounds every year. Working in public service always smile and treat customers with respect and a cheerful voice almost all the time. This is how I've come to see certain aspects of Canada in a negative light. After living here in Japan for two years, I don't see the same kind of selfish business owners, grabbing for cash any way they can. Not like I experienced in Canada. Now I understand that everyone's experience is different, so if you live in Canada or anywhere in North America, correct me if I'm wrong. Or if you live in Japan and have had actual NEGATIVE experiences with these sorts of things, please let me know.
Of course I have my qualms with a few things here, too. Food labels don't show any information about TRANS FAT. People are not really informed about the dangers of Aspartame, Sucralose, and Acesulfame-potassium whatever it's called. Using margarine is still a norm here. Pretty much all the bread here is white with not much other variety. So basically, food issues. The funny thing is that a traditional Japanese meal is much healthier and more balanced than a typical western one (Steak, Potato, and in the corner, a little side of boiled veggies. Can anyone say "constipation?"). However, today's modern Japanese meals may be just as bad. So in conclusion, let's consider taking a little of this and a little of that. See the good points of "western" food culture and the good points of Japanese food culture. The idea of harmony and balance is quite prevalent in Asian countries, as you may already know. This point, I like a lot. I suppose this is sort of like how a bodybuilder thinks: balance. Carbs, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, complex carbs, simple carbs, casein protein, whey protein. It would be interesting to see what bodybuilders eat around the world. Would it be similar? Different?
Okay, so now we're going to change the subject...to bodybuilding. Check out this video I stumbled on from the days of Arnold:
Of course I have my qualms with a few things here, too. Food labels don't show any information about TRANS FAT. People are not really informed about the dangers of Aspartame, Sucralose, and Acesulfame-potassium whatever it's called. Using margarine is still a norm here. Pretty much all the bread here is white with not much other variety. So basically, food issues. The funny thing is that a traditional Japanese meal is much healthier and more balanced than a typical western one (Steak, Potato, and in the corner, a little side of boiled veggies. Can anyone say "constipation?"). However, today's modern Japanese meals may be just as bad. So in conclusion, let's consider taking a little of this and a little of that. See the good points of "western" food culture and the good points of Japanese food culture. The idea of harmony and balance is quite prevalent in Asian countries, as you may already know. This point, I like a lot. I suppose this is sort of like how a bodybuilder thinks: balance. Carbs, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, complex carbs, simple carbs, casein protein, whey protein. It would be interesting to see what bodybuilders eat around the world. Would it be similar? Different?
Okay, so now we're going to change the subject...to bodybuilding. Check out this video I stumbled on from the days of Arnold:
I remember the days when I wanted to be just like him. I wouldn't say I grew up from that, but I faced reality. I don't have genes like that. Of course, there are also certain sacrifices I'm not willing to make. At the same time, there is a certain sort of motivation/ inspiration we can get from watching this video, even if we don't do bodybuilding. Just considering goals and staying focused on the dream and stuff like that. One thing for sure is that this guy was determined. That's how he started: just a guy. That's how we all start, and some of us may stay that way. But we are all capable of achieving a goal, of setting our sights on something we want, and going for it. What do you want? And how are you going to go for it? I think I'm talking to myself here, actually. Nonetheless, let's all tell ourselves: It's possible!
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