Politics

Well, he won. I'm happy about it. (Apologies to McCain supporters.)

It amazes me seeing the largely jubilant reaction all around the world. Here in Canada, too.

Of course I've got some of the cynic in me. Obama has a huge reputation to live up to and everyone, both Americans and non-Americans are going to be scrutinizing him to see if he can live up to his own standards. I don't expect that it will be easy for him, or that people will be patient enough to wait out the results.

I can say though that seeing him win actually inspired ME, though. I've applied for Canadian colleges now and I'm going today to send for my official transcripts and give my letter of intent and other documents to the campuses.

Maybe I won't have to give up on my future, either.

Sent college apps. :O paid $90 and $85 to send them too, ew. :( But they are sent now. I applied to Concordia and McGill, but I think I have a better chance with Concordia (also, I prefer it... see, this could be my new uni. :O)

I found that permanent residency is not needed to *start* the process. Only that I need to have the Permanent Residency ID before the semester actually starts. And I'm applying for Fall 2009 so I have a lot of time for documents to get where they need to be. I'm feeling a little bit of hope here!

That's what happens when you sit up all night watching Obama speeches. Even if they're just words, they're inspiring. People say he's just saying what people want to hear, preying on Americans' insecurities... but damn, he is a good speaker. I envy him that talent! So since I can't go to the U.S. polls on Nov 4 I'm just going to try and do something to help my life for once.

All in good fun...

Sally, if you were born to Sarah Palin, your name would be:
Taupe Armageddon Palin

I'm not even posting this 'cause I think names have to do with people's worth or anything, but... it's just kind of funny. (TAUPE ARMAGEDDON! It makes me think of being a Jedi for some reason, 'cause they wear all that brown and tan.) 'Cause I dunno. When did "Track" become a name? or "Trig"... I guess I'm just scratching my head at the choices.

Willow is a nice name though! *tries to be positive* :P

Hrmmmm tomorrow is the election. *boggles* I'll be out for part of the day, possibly, to send for college transcripts... unless I go and do some of the prep for it (filling out forms :P) tomorrow instead.

(Note: Comments off, 'cause I am not interested in a political debate.)

Life is still crap, and I'm pretty sure I'm going insane...

On the other hand, I will say this: I really, really hope Obama wins the U.S. presidential election. I don't live in the U.S. any more, but I may end up having to go back one day (maybe sooner than I'd like). And he is just plain more in line with what I'd like to see in a leader of my home country. I don't think he's THE perfect candidate, or that he'll be able to keep all his promises, but I think he'll still give it his best shot.

So I couldn't get my eye exam today. Sucks! It's on Thursday instead. Thursday 2:30-4:30 PM EST. Which ...means I won't be running B&B that day, it seems! I've already informed most everyone about it though. Still, it's kinda frustrating. I hate B&B delays that happen because of stupid circumstances kicking me in the ass. Also, my eyes hurt a lot from squinting, so it makes it hard to do much at the computer. Which is why I'm not really chatty today. :x I've been using my prescription sunglasses, but (duh) it makes everything tinted dark, and that doesn't help eyestrain either.