Kyle

*insert some random update*

On Tuesday, November 4th, 2008, I witnessed history in the making.

It was for on this day that America elected its first American-American president.

And I helped do it.

I decided that seeing his acceptance speech was something I must see, so I did.

I braved everyone's fears of riots, fighting, and even assassination attempts. None of which happened.

What I saw was, a people of every variety, come together to cheer on the progressiveness of the moment.

And America seized.

The nation united under a common cause, to find a way to correct the wrong-doings that had occurred to us, as a people.

At about 10pm CST, the announcement was made that Barack Hussein Obama II had enough electoral college votes to become the 44th President of The United States Of America.

At that moment, Chicago was the center of America.

The massive crowd of a quarter of million people ignited in a thunderous roar that carried through the city.

People exploded into an elation that I have never witnessed before in my life.

It was one of those moments.

At at that single moment, we were all one. Americans...

And so Obama delivered one of his famous oratories with which his diction motivates, inspires, and insures.

And I really believe the American people needed to hear that. Words of inspiration that assure that there will be a better tomorrow.

And I was overcome with this very odd feeling of pride and wave of calm crashed over me.

I was witnessing what America was built on - Opportunity.

And that day will always be with me, just like September 11th will. I will look back on the day that America was able to change...





ok, im done being incredibly insightful and political. please forgive.

I haven't updated you in forever LJ, an for that, I am sorry.



So life...   

Yeah, not much happening. Well, there is...but if I always wrote down what was on my mind, I would be here for days.  

Summer is quickly slipping through my fingers. School will be back before you know it. I'm really excited though because once I get through this year then I will be finally able to live downtown and it will be the most epic thing of my life. Literally. I can't wait to back to school just so I am able to wander about the city and look for an awesome neighborhood to get an apartment in. The options are so vast. Pilsen, Logan Square, etc. It's going to be epic.   

I finally feel like I am steering my life in the direction it needs to go and making myself happy, rather than making other people happy first.

I would like my Jetta soon...or any other badass car for that matter.   

Now I feel like I am rambling, so I'll cut it off there. Maybe I can think of something more prolific to write about next time.      



Oh by the way....Fall 08 schedule for school     


Monday

Anthropology 105: 10-11
Anthropology 101: 1-2

Tuesday

Political Science 184: 9:30-10:30
French 103: 12-1

Wednesday

Anthropology 105: 10-11
French 103: 12-1
Anthropology 101: 1-2
 
Thursday

Political Science 184: 9:30-10:30
Anthro. 105 Discussion:  11-12
French 103: 12-1
Anthro. 105 Lab: 1-3

Friday

Political Science 184 Discussion: 9-10
Anthro. 105: 10-11
French 103: 12-1
Anthro. 101 Discussion: 1-2

Poor neglected journal...

I'm basically done with my first year of college. Basically.

This coming Spring Break, I going to evaluate my life and put things back in order.

A spring cleaning, I suppose?

I want to broaden my horizons...

February seems to be a very bad "physical" month for me...

I don't know if its the lack of sun or the cold or something, but I'm been constantly sick in some way, shape, or form.

Being depressed doesn't help much either.

Its really taking a toll on my academic career too, seeing as I've been missing alot of school lately.

Not that I'm missing much, but I've been getting participation points taken off for missing so much.

Oh well...Not like I'm paying for school. And its horrible that I don't care.

Come one March...please get here and make things alright again...

Its way too fucking cold outside. And dismal. It's rather depressing.

Other than that, I'm still alive, which I guess is always a good thing.

I miss Nick.

School blows.

I want summer now.

"I dont know what I want...I dont know what I want...I dont know what I want..."

Voting feels good...actually letting the nation know what you think, in a sense.

Here's to you, Barack Obama. Make our country alright again.

Wow, where has January gone?

Nevertherless, it has proved to be a very pivotal month already.

It seems more and more that I'm through a sort of "renaissance."

I have decided to change my major from architecture to teaching, specifically geography/history.

Hanging out with Nick just keeps getting better and better too.

Two other new things that aren't mine, but directly affect my life:

Amjed bought a new Honda Civic and it is rather bitchin. It has refueled my quest to save money and get my Jetta or A4

And the Newmans got a new Lab puppy and she just makes me want to explode for pure cuteness.



"I think I like today, I think its good...Its something I can rap my head around..."

GG A.A.

Cloverfield was absolutely epic.

When I move can make you physically ill from being intense, that means it was a good movie.

Now that I'm reading more about, there were so many clues in it which adds to a back story.

Meaning there will probably be a sequel or prequel or something.

But its so interesting. I'm gonna see it again tomorrow.

I recommend you do the same...unless you get motion sick

Ah 2007....

Every year, everyone says how much the last year has changed them and how it was such a big year...
well, 2007...you were one of those years.

Reflecting back on everything, this year was unlike that of any other.

The year began with a trip to Florida
and ended with a trip to Europe...

But there was so much in between....

Graduating high school
Going to college
Miss Saigon
One of the best summers ever
Realizing who your GOOD friends are

It's stuff like that which really makes a year and I can safely say that 2007 was one of those years.

Which begins to beg the question; what will 2008 be like?

Hopefully much more epic, much more fulfilling, and much more awesome.
 
So here's to you 2007, bring on '08!

Happy New Year everyone.

I figured a obligatory journal update would be needed after my trip but I've been rather busy with Christmas things and catching up on life, which mainly included sleeping in my own bed, which is the best place in the world.

But yeah, Europe is everything everyone makes it out to be.
There really isn't much I could say other than its different.
It sorta makes you appreciate home a lot more, but at the same time, it also makes you disgusted by the American society.

Other than my luggage getting stolen, which had my laptop in it, and severe mood swings, it was an awesome trip.
Its an awesome feeling of independence knowing that I did all of that without any help or guidance.

Somethings about Europe I like to point out....

-Levi's are THE THING in European fashion, like they cost 200 euros, which is like $300...man, I was the SHIT. Whoever took my luggage should be happy.
-Spain has fully embraced sex into everything they do.
-Along with drugs and alcohol.
-Which makes being 18 awesome.
-Bidets are quite different.
-Being able to walk anywhere is amazing.
-McDonalds and Burger King are a nice meal to them.
-They also sell beer.
-American culture is trendy to them.
-They listen to Pop American music from 3 months ago.
-Being the foreigners on the bus is awesome.

ASHLEY! Bangar is an actual Spanish verb....are you ready for this???? Bangar - to enjoy being punished....yeah.

Overall, I throughly enjoyed my little adventure.

Getting a free upgrade to a four-star hotel in London.

Mad respectable, Expedia.

I still hasn't hit me that I'm leaving in four days.

I only have one final to take.

That is a French final on Tuesday night.

I really need to register for classes.

Being on break is weird.

Like it's a little scary knowing I have nothing to do tomorrow except go to work.

So I have everything except train tickets booked for Spain.

I leave on the 14th.

Which is less than two weeks away....

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So heres where I'll be if you care.

14th - Leave for London
15th - Spend the day in London (due to connecting flights) and leave for Madrid
15th-19th - Madrid
19th - Leave for Alicante to see Hugh.
19th-21st - Alicante
21st- Leave for Barcelona
21st-24th - Barcelona
24th - Leave for Chicago via London.


This is going to be so tits...you have NO IDEA.
*spasms*

God damn flashing lights again...always on a Wednesday.

T-Minus 14 days to Spain!

A stop-over in London?

Writing research papers sucks, especially when they're worth 50% of your grade and the man who reads them isn't very keen on your style.

I can't wait for Christmas.

I need a new job.

This entry is so random.

J'adore.

...if your stomach feels weak, then my work here is done...

I feel like my journal has been neglected.

Well, lets see...

- A cannot wait for this semester to be over. Seriously, too much unnecessary stress and it really has taken a toll on me, both mentally and physically. I'm not accustomed to bad grades. It makes me incredibly angry that I have to fight with teachers, especially my english professor. I mean, c'mon, it took of 10 percentage points when my last paper wasn't peer reviewed when it definitely was. So I had to be a little asshole and raise my voice because it's definitely apparent that if I'm not the bossy one, I won't get my way. But enough about school, I just hope second semester is a lot more tolerable and less stressful.

- Spain is beginning to worry me a bit. My uncle still hasn't called me back about tickets. I have to the money for my hotel rooms and I want to get them before I just spend that money away because I know there's so much of it in the bank.

- I miss him alot. I don't care what anyone tells me about how bad of a friend he is to me, he's still my friend. It sucks seeing him go through some tough shit, but isn't that what friends are for? To help you through stuff?

- I can't believe it's November.


Ok, I'm loosing interest in this journal entry. Lo siento.

Minus The Bear was amazing.

Plain and simple.

Oh my god, the Hellogoodbye-Say Anything-Polysics concert was epically epiclipitical. Yeah, I just made up a word.

I met the Polysics. They are incredibly adorable. We even spoke basic Japanese to each other.

They signed the shirt I bought and I didn't even know it was a youth medium, but I don't care, I'm framing it.

Minus The Bear is tomorrow. Tomorrow in general will be apocolypic.

1997 on Saturday. Tits.

I need to do this French paper.

Homecoming at Richards went actually quite well. I didn't even have to fight anyone because everyone's a big pussy and denies that they ever said anything, so it just goes to prove how shady some people are, but whatever. I still had an awesome time and I was glad I made Emma's night good too.

Now it is time to prepare for "Super Concert Extravaganza Week!"

Wednesday = Hellogoodbye, Say Anything, Polysics.
Friday = Minus The Bear and Gerrik's homecoming!