Pyramid Look out
Memphis is having its blue's challenge this week as I flew in the last two week of January. I even met a Korean flying in from Seoul for that.
As I was chatting with the Uber driver coming in, he shared with me his friend who is writing the master's paper on how a woman whose language memory changed after a concussion. Apparently, she spoke Spanish in her native tongue, and learned English in childhood, and spoke English very well. After the concussion, she didn't a word of English, only Spanish. I thought, isn't that interesting. I am going in to learn about vision and learning, and a bit on concussion treatment this week.
As I was chatting with the Uber driver coming in, he shared with me his friend who is writing the master's paper on how a woman whose language memory changed after a concussion. Apparently, she spoke Spanish in her native tongue, and learned English in childhood, and spoke English very well. After the concussion, she didn't a word of English, only Spanish. I thought, isn't that interesting. I am going in to learn about vision and learning, and a bit on concussion treatment this week.
Beale St.
With that in mind, I dropped off my goodies and went off to Beale st. at right after in checked into the hotel. Beale st. is the ultimate destination for music and pubs. It was also a bit of the mix feel of Las Vegas and New Orleans.
The street was getting busier from Wednesday to Friday. I discovered some nice goodies with catchy phrases. It was also fun to try the draft cider on the street grounds.
My classmate, Troy from Alabama told me that Bill Clinton is from the South. I thought it's unique that he became more liberal. Troy said that the south was actually more democratic until 7-8 years ago. I learned something new.
Interesting to also find out that Mardi Gras is fact started from The town of Mobile Alabama, in 1703, not in New Orleans. People throw beads to those they like, and also moon pies. But the drinking is much lighter in New Orleans. There is no lifting of blouses to expose their bosoms. It's more like a family carnival, like a Christmas parade.
The street was getting busier from Wednesday to Friday. I discovered some nice goodies with catchy phrases. It was also fun to try the draft cider on the street grounds.
My classmate, Troy from Alabama told me that Bill Clinton is from the South. I thought it's unique that he became more liberal. Troy said that the south was actually more democratic until 7-8 years ago. I learned something new.
Interesting to also find out that Mardi Gras is fact started from The town of Mobile Alabama, in 1703, not in New Orleans. People throw beads to those they like, and also moon pies. But the drinking is much lighter in New Orleans. There is no lifting of blouses to expose their bosoms. It's more like a family carnival, like a Christmas parade.
Southern College of Optometry
At the Southern College of Optometry, inner city kids are found to have more binocular vision problems. They are bit well developed in first year, site the parents are nearly absent. It must be tough trying to be a breadwinner to raise a child single handedly. It makes sense that single parent would have less time to engage with the child's vision and learning development. The are simply not present physically or emotionally.
It's unfortunate to see similar situations in the suburbans around north of Toronto. In the 1990s, there was a lot of Hong Kong migrants. The father would fly back to Hong Kong, and the mother would raise the children alone. The income might be enough coming from the father oversees. But mothers here usually have too much on their plates. Hence, creating a scenario that is similar to inner city kids, where the father is physically absent, and the mother is either emotionally overwhelmed, or emotionally absent. However, they get overly involved in the child's homework and personal life in their ten age and later years. It's a bit paradoxical.
Now it's migrants from China. Sad to see that though the father and mother are usually here as well, they are overworked and can still be physically/emotionally absent in the children.s early years. They provide more than enough materially for the children. But they sometimes not realize children don't need more toys, they need more of their parents quality time.
As a child, my parents are either physically or emotionally absent as well. I also understand those children's mind. You learn to be an adult a little later in life. They also called it emotionally immature sometimes. The fortunate thing is that I now arrive here today in my life with a better understanding. A road less traveled. To each their own. It's a great thing that one of us is emotionally mature early on, and that wasn't me for a long time.
It's unfortunate to see similar situations in the suburbans around north of Toronto. In the 1990s, there was a lot of Hong Kong migrants. The father would fly back to Hong Kong, and the mother would raise the children alone. The income might be enough coming from the father oversees. But mothers here usually have too much on their plates. Hence, creating a scenario that is similar to inner city kids, where the father is physically absent, and the mother is either emotionally overwhelmed, or emotionally absent. However, they get overly involved in the child's homework and personal life in their ten age and later years. It's a bit paradoxical.
Now it's migrants from China. Sad to see that though the father and mother are usually here as well, they are overworked and can still be physically/emotionally absent in the children.s early years. They provide more than enough materially for the children. But they sometimes not realize children don't need more toys, they need more of their parents quality time.
As a child, my parents are either physically or emotionally absent as well. I also understand those children's mind. You learn to be an adult a little later in life. They also called it emotionally immature sometimes. The fortunate thing is that I now arrive here today in my life with a better understanding. A road less traveled. To each their own. It's a great thing that one of us is emotionally mature early on, and that wasn't me for a long time.
After my classed finished, I had the time to visit Elvis’ home in Memphis, Graceland. It was a sizable house, surrounded by a large yard and side garden. He came up with some of the songs at the piano by his squash court, between games of raquet balls. He has brought music to new heights for many in his time and after his time. It must be hard for him to stay humble, coming from a smaller town. But he managed to do so most of his life, until his vices took over him.
I later found out on youtube that Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, she saw her father in Michael Jackson. Unfortunately, she was unable to help her father when she was 9, and was still not aware of it enough to help Michael Jackson with a similar problem when she was an adult.
There is so much in the human relationships we overlook. Tough being young to face stardom, in choosing who to trust. The insecurity and isolation themselves can lead to anxiety/depression and drug addiction, let alone the possible army injury/pain management for Elvis and dancing injury for Michael.
However, some of these pained, artistic minds left us such a legacy, such as Van Gogh and Elvis. We have much to thank and to be grateful for.
There is so much in the human relationships we overlook. Tough being young to face stardom, in choosing who to trust. The insecurity and isolation themselves can lead to anxiety/depression and drug addiction, let alone the possible army injury/pain management for Elvis and dancing injury for Michael.
However, some of these pained, artistic minds left us such a legacy, such as Van Gogh and Elvis. We have much to thank and to be grateful for.
Sun studio 
Flying Fish, Memphis
Some hipster chef owned restaurant
Beale St.
How to love Yourself
To do in Memphis
Graceland, Elvis’ home
Sun studio, where Elvis did his music
Beale st, local drinks music, atmosphere. You can drink on the street.
The lookout at the pyramid, view
To eat
Blue city cafe, ribs, or garlic shrimp
Flying Fish
Beauty salon, fine dining
Gus’ fried chicken, chicken
Graceland, Elvis’ home
Sun studio, where Elvis did his music
Beale st, local drinks music, atmosphere. You can drink on the street.
The lookout at the pyramid, view
To eat
Blue city cafe, ribs, or garlic shrimp
Flying Fish
Beauty salon, fine dining
Gus’ fried chicken, chicken
Yan Ling Liang
Dreamer
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