Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Boggled blogger

It is only prudent to start this long post with word definitions.


tran.sex.u.al /(")tran(t)s-'sek-sh(&-)w&l, -sh&l/
Function: noun
:a person who has undergone a sex change operation


trans.ves.tite /tran(t)s-'ves-"t/
Function: noun
:someone who adopts the dress or manner or sexual role of the opposite sex


In order to settle a lawsuit filed by transexual men, the New York Metropolitan Transport Authority has changed their restroom policy to allow "gender expression". This means that a man dressed as a woman could choose to use the ladies' room instead of the men's room. Yes, "dressed as a woman" versus "who's had a sex change" because there's really no way of checking for the latter -- at least not for the purpose of permitting or restricting restroom usage.


This topic has been the heart of countless conversations and debates alike. And while I may have participated in both many a times already, I still don't have a firm stand. In fact, this controversial topic has been boggling this blogger's mind for a couple of years already.


  • First of all, can you always tell if a person is a transexual or a transvestite? See, I can't say for certain but I might be fine with using the restroom with someone who has undergone a sex change operation (i.e. a transexual). As for someone dressed as a lady only (i.e. a transvestite), I am most definitely opposed to them using the ladies' washroom if only because sick perverts can take advantage of such provisions. Yup, just slip into a dress, slather some make-up on, pretend to be a transgender in the ladies' room and you are in pervert heaven.
  • I actually had a similar discussion with a friend a couple of years ago and they told me to "forget about differentiating between transexuals and transvestites." After all, was I "even certain that that pretty girl next to (me) was born a girl?" And I concur because some transgenders are indeed more feminine (or even prettier!) than a lot of the XX-chromosomed populace.
  • And isn't it just as uncomfortable for a man to use the urinal next to a someone dressed as a woman, as it is for a woman to use the restroom with someone who may be a man? I'm just speculating here but my guess is yes.
  • And what does all this say about the ever debatable topics of freedom, discrimation, human rights, safety, equality, religion.... and I could go on and on.
And at the end of this long (and pointless?) exercise, the mind is still boggled and I'm still at a quandary. Maybe the answer lies in having 3 restrooms in all public places. A He, a She and a Free For All.

this coffee break @ 12:40 PM
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Monday, November 27, 2006

We love coffee!!!

I guess I'm not the only one contemplating over a cup of coffee :P Kewl! Hehehe :)

this coffee break @ 4:26 PM
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Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Get your own daily dose of...

... mighty optical illusions. I've put this on my Google home page so I can check out what's new for the day. Really cool site!


Here's one of my favorite illusions. It's called "Life's too short for the wrong job!"

this coffee break @ 4:17 PM
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Tuesday, November 21, 2006

T.M.X. - X stands for 10


Sophia is getting a Tickle-Me-Elmo for Christmas. She loves Elmo and I can't wait for her to get one that moves and giggles, and actually looks like the real deal. Right now, all she has is a 4 buck Elmo from the Superstore that doesn't do a lot. Actually, it doesn't do anything. And I'm not even entirely convinced that it resembles the Elmo from TV!


I can't wait to see my daughter's reaction when she gets her new and improved Elmo -- a moving, giggling one! Here's a description from one of the TMX stores:




In 1996 Independence Day rocked the box office, the "Macarena" began its trek up the charts before landing on wedding dance floors, and Elmo first showed the world his predilection for tickles. Tickle Me Elmo is remembered as one of the most difficult-to-find toys of the 1996--or any--holiday season.


Ten years later, T.M.X. Elmo (the X stands for 10) was unveiled to the world on Good Morning America on September 19. The most secretly guarded toy of the pre-holiday season, if not all time, T.M.X. This Elmo is all about tickles.


Sit T.M.X. Elmo down and hit one of his three "tickle" spots. There's one under his chin, one on his belly, and one on top of his foot. Yes, this Elmo wiggles just like he did 10 years ago, but that's just the start. Elmo slaps his belly, falls forward with his butt sticking out, stands back up again only to topple backwards, kicks his legs over his belly, and then stands right back up, all while laughing hysterically.


"Again! Again!"

this coffee break @ 3:50 PM
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Friday, November 17, 2006

Lost: Johari Window. Found: Nohari Window.

I lost my Johari Window's URL. I tried looking for it. And I tried really hard too. Gave a shot at:


  • http://kevan.org/johari?view=ninacarla (was not in use prior this post)

  • http://kevan.org/johari?view=carla (not mine)

  • http://kevan.org/johari?view=nina (still not mine)

  • and I even tried http://kevan.org/johari?view=carlasungit (nice try but no)


I know I can always create another one but I kinda liked that old one. I have my reasons :) Anway, here's my new Johari window. I even made my very first Nohari window. Bwahahaha! :)

this coffee break @ 1:03 PM
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Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Flu shot

Should we get it?

this coffee break @ 4:33 PM
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