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I have a few random thoughts, just to sort of give a context. Thoughts on politics, on people, on music, and on photos.
1) Barack Obama is no longer just Barack Obama. He is President Barack Obama. Most of you know that I was completely set against him getting into the White House, but I'm not the kind to take a defeatist attitude. What's done is done, and like always God's will is working. One of my biggest political pet peeves during the Bush era was people bad-mouthing the President. I don't care if you agree with his politics or not; he was elected by majority, so at least respect him for crying out loud. Go through the correct political channels for change, don't gripe to your neighbor about the actions he takes. All that to say, that's the view I have towards Obama. I don't have a lot of respect for his politics, but I will do my best to respect him as a leader. And he'll have to earn my respect for his actions (which remains to be seen). Inauguration Day was a proud day for America, no doubt of it. It showed the world that no one is barred from becoming President in this country, and it showed America herself how blessed she really is. And that's all I have to say about that.
2) Best new album of 2008: Viva la Vida. I know a lot of people like it, and it might be considered cliche, but you have to admit it's good stuff. I think I like Coldplay's old sound a bit better, but they came up with an amazing, original, earpleasing sound for this new album. Props and kudos.
Best discovered indie group of 2008: Blind Pilot. With Waterdeep coming in close second (thanks to Karissa.) If you havn't heard them, do, and let me know what you think! Talking music is one of my favourite things to do. ^^
3) I love studying people. People watching, reading log books, reading blogs, things like that. Right after the new year, I took a trip out to the Mojave with my brother and some friends. We came across two random and amazing sites: one was an abandoned miner's cabin, the other was dubbed "Hotel California", with a large wooden sign to prove the name. Both of them had several notebooks full of visitor's comments and thoughts. I spent as long as I could reading through the logs...man, was it interesting. One person said something along the lines of "This represents a beautiful side to humanity; we are able to keep a place like this, sharing it with everyone, without worrying about damage. I enjoy coming here every year with my family." Another note was a political jab at Bill Clinton, implying he was on a road trip with Monica. I laughed out loud at that. =P There were some very abstract writings as well... I took a photo of one poem, which I'm pretty sure was original work. I really liked it.
Words, My desert wind Caress, pass, hurry along Traipse, vanish Rocks and gentle sentinels (Outlines, vistas, smoke): I too came for a visit My words a clumsy conjuring, My sunburn honest Glowing, solar laughter A garment made of air and god. -Mostly Anonymous
4) Photos! I'm trying to narrow all the pictures of 2008 down into a list of 25 favourites. Don't know if I can get it down that far, but I'll try. I'll post them over the next few posts, but here's the first one! In august, I went to Mongolia on a mission trip. This is Rachel, a friend of mine, and Sierra, the missionary family's little girl. It just screams joyfulness. :)
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