And the next president of the United States is...

Rudolph Guliani (sp?) said something that I was very impressed by.  Brian Williams asked him if Guliani would be content with Barack Obama winning.  His response was this: No matter who wins, he will be THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and will be supported.  That is the truest statement I have heard during this election year.  Everyone needs to be united and support the person appointed to represent and lead the United States.  I wish Obama the best of luck and will support our president! 

books, fingerprints, and rain

I feel like a nerd. Now that I have actually told people about writing a blog, I feel like they are looking more! Under pressure! ahhhhh!

No not really, but my brain is running around in circles today. So this little entry may be somewhat scatterbrained.

As I was re-organized my class notes today in my handy-dandy binder I started to think about all the things I have learned this semester. It is amazing to me what the mind is capable of handling and the capacity we have to learn. Within one semester I have learned how to create databases, websites, what the best amount of inventory is needed to purchase for up-coming weeks, how to work in groups and avoid the evil "groupthink" ways, tolerance of all religions, and a million other things not related to my current classes.

This past year hearing about the elections has made me realize a lot. Some good things, some bad. I hate to be annoying, but I hope everyone votes! This election seems to be one of the most important ones yet in the history of our country and people should exercise their rights as citizens of this beautiful place!

Enough about that.

Today it has been raining nonstop and I LOVE it! However, the never-ending raindrops have made me a little homesick for a place that I haven't been to in what feels like forever. At least I can enjoy all the fond memories.

dancing

Mambo!  I noticed that the things I have written about thus far are random.  I think I am going to continue that trend.  

I have to say friends are amazing.  Last night there was a huge celebration for Halloween on campus and I went with a bunch of my friends.  Talk about entertainment and LOTS of dancing!  It was a blast. 

Does anyone ever have those moments, though, where they feel like they just don't fit in?  It is like everyone else is in on the joke and you have no idea what is going on.  I thought I'd be used to it because of other experiences that have happened in my life, but sometimes it creeps up on me unexpectedly and I my reaction time isn't quick enough.  oi.  When those moments surprise me, I listen to music that always seems to let my mind wander.  Thank goodness for music!  It fills the heart and lets the soul take flight (at least for me).  hallelujah!   

Where has all the tolerance gone?

With all the hooplah going on in our country right now, and reading how people are treating one another around the United States, a thought came into my mind.  What has happened to tolerance?  It feels like people are becoming more and more self-absorbed with the "what's in it for me" attitude that they are caring much less about the repurcutions of their actions.  Why is that?  What kind of tramatic event will take place to make people realize that there is someone right next to them with problems too?  Don't forget that we are all human.  We all make mistakes.  We should all be able to talk to a person and not judge them for their opinions.  Why would we have a mind of our own if we were to all think the same?  

Lots of questions, I know.  Just something to think about, I guess.  

Please, be mindful of others. 

Coincidence? I think NOT!

Yesterday, someone told a story that reminded me of my brother. Maybe it is because I haven't seen him in a while, but I took a little walk down memory lane because of it. I think we are all fortunate to have the people we do in our lives. It is definitely not a coincidence.

The smile of a one year old

Hey.  I haven't been on this in a long while, so I am going to try and be better from here on out.  

This weekend was crazy fun.  I earned 40 dollars by helping fix up a home to be put on the market to be sold soon.  The family I was helping had a beautiful 3 year old son who has down syndrome.  He was one of the sweetest kids I've ever met!  It reminded me of highschool when I had the opportunity to help kids with an assortment of disabilities three times a week.  People who have disabilities, whether they are physical or mental, are some of the most amazing people I have ever met.  They have this great love of life and want to share that love and curiosity for things with everyone!  

Later that same day, I saw a friend from my freshman year of college raking leaves out in front of an apartment complex she manages with her 13-month old son Jaq.  At one point, he took my hand and was trying to show me something that fell off a tree.  He looked up at me and smiled wide that he could show me this new-found discovery.  It melted my heart. 

Why is it that kids are so entertaining?  I think one huge reason is the fact that they love new things.  How come we begin to lose that as we all grow older?  

picasa? mufasa?

Hey Everyone! I just used Picasa and thought it was so cool I had to show this! This is a collage from my adventures with Nicole Brown in the Bay Area for Spring Break. It was a blast!! We went to San Fran, played games, went to the Filoli Gardens, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium!! I loved it!! :D