me randomly laugh aloud, much to the confusion of my co-workers.

I have two stories. The first was when I was having terrible bowel issues from a medication I was taking, and had to go pick up more medication at the pharmacy. While waiting for my drugs, the "urge" hit and I asked where was the restroom. Surprise, it's not in the pharmacy at all, but in the clinic next door! So I started the long trek across the parking lot - stubbed my toe on a rough spot in the asphalt, and lost it. I'd had no idea up to then that the toe was connected to the sphincter.

The second story is funny now, although at the time it was infuriating. I ride the bus to work, andCarrie Lam, was quoted by the Hong Kong Free Press as saying she hopes the Legislative Council can pass amendments in the summer.

The amendments could affect a significant number of Canadians. A 2011 survey by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada found that there were roughly 300,000 Canadians living in Hong Kong.

The Chinese embassy in Canada said the amendments are necessary “in order to co-operate with other regions and countries.” In transferring suspects, Hong Kong would be joining the effort “to fight crimes and uphold the rule of law, so that Hong Kong will not become a safe haven for criminals.”

In recent weeks, the proposed changes have been the focus of massive protests among Hong Kongers, with many carrying yellow umbrellas — the symbol of Hong Kong’s 2014