Crunch Time

Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Usually, this is like MY holiday. I helped kinda changed the way my entire family eats. We used to just do typical Filipino party food. Like Lumpia and Pancit, but I was always really envious of the typical "American/Traditional" thanksgiving. You know: Turkey, Stuffing, Potatoes, Pie. Sure before we had a combo of both but it was more Filipino. And now it's more Traditional than Filipino. Mmmm, the reason I wanted to make Thanksgiving a special food celebration was because we have so many parties and we always eat similar Filipino food. So I like having one special day to just kinda embrace some "Traditional" food. And stuffing and green bean casserole is damn good too! =]

Well even with all this good food and good family time. School has been hella tough. Anatomy is really hard. But, as I look back on this semester I know more and understand so much more about the body. All those morning formaldehyde filled cadaver labs are paying off. I just gotta be steady during this mini-break and study cause I have test next Thursday and Friday. The most important lesson I've learned in college is that you need to step up your game when it matters most. And right now it's crunch time and I'll be buried in my Anatomy book and notes for the next 2 weeks. My friends have told me that I've been and look more stressed than ever. They can tell by my irritability too. Sorry guys, I'm just in that mode right now. I'll be more fun after my Anatomy final, I promise =]. After crunch time is over it will be CRUNK TIME.

So my Thanksgiving cooking starts tonight - Cheesecake.

And a long awaited Sneaker Post

Nike Dunks Project AC/DC

Supra Vaider in Yellow.

Pictures courtesy of SneakerFreaker

Enjoy your Thanksgivings. Eat Up and then Get ready for Finals! hahaha

Hope For The Future

November 4th will forever be a pivotal day in my life

I skipped all my classes and went back home to the North burb of Mundelein, Illinois. I cast my ballot, performed my civil duty and voted for the 1st time in probably one of the most historic elections this country has seen in in some time. I went to go the church where I was supposed to vote and they gave me a felt tip marker and a ballot which reminded me of a scantron exam sheet. Man, let me tell you I was kinda disappointed when I didn't see the electronic ones. (Cause those seem so much cooler.) But, my congested and stuffy nose self just voted for what was required in order for my vote to count. Anyway I saw Barack Obama and with hope and belief I darkened that circle. In hopes that I could see a change and a progression in the United States and the entire globe.

Fast forward to last night. I was home celebrating my Tatay's (which to me is my Lolo on my Mom's side) birthday and I was tuned into CNN as well. I was kinda worried when I first saw the electoral votes in the beginning McCain had a lead. Then Obama had a lead around 7:30. Then I had to get to the Metra and come back to the city. I got back to my apartment pretty late and I showered and after the shower I saw the on the TV "Barack Obama is elected as the 44th President"

HOLY CRAP! I was in shock and happy.

Then when I actually realized it. I started tearing up and realizing that my hopes to change the world for Asian Americans can be accomplished. I never voted for Obama because of race, sure that was kind of a plus but I voted because I believe he was the better candidate and that he could would be the change that American needs to badly. I cried through his speech, understanding the enormity of his win and what it meant for minorities and the American people as a whole. I believe in this man 100% and I have the highest hope. He's inspired me to speak up and chase my dreams. Let the next 4 years bring the US much needed change and much more hope. YES WE CAN!