why am i not a creative genius?

I can't stop changing my blog! I'm not happy with the background or the colors..so I change, change, change. Sooner or later I should find something I'm satisfied with.

Suggestions anyone?

Oh, and Happy Halloween everyone!

'letter from 2012 in obama's america'

Dear Dr. James Dobson,

I am a 24-yr old female. I am a college graduate. I am a daughter, sister, and friend. I work at a non-profit. I live in San Francisco. I am a Christian. AND you don't scare me. I read the letter published by your organization Focus on the Family and I am concerned. I am concerned about the fear you ignite in other Christians. I am concerned that this fear not only divides us, but it fans the flames of racism, homophobia, and creates a xenophobic america.

Let me inform you that my almost 25 years of life have molded me into the person I am. Yes, I am still learning, and for that matter I hope I don't ever stop. However, I am informed. I know where Barack Obama and John McCain stand on the issues. I know their economic plans and where they stand on foreign policy. I know Barack Obama will fight for "the least of these" among us. On Tuesday, November 4, 2008, my convictions will lead me to vote for Obama. They will lead me to think of those who do not have healthcare, who have had their retirement stripped away because of lack of regulations, and those who are fighting on behalf of our government an ill-waged war in Iraq. I will think of those among us who do not have a voice. I will think not only of unborn children, but of young children, teenagers, and adults who die because they do not have health coverage, shelter, or adequate food. I will think of men and women who have born the burden of the disastrous decisions of the last 8 years. I will look at the broad horizon of attacks on human life and cast my vote for Obama. Please, don't de-value what I care most about. Don't say my youth is mis-guided or ignorant.

You are obviously knowledgeable in that fear can change minds and affect decisions. But is fear the method of influence from the "Land of the Free?" Since when did OUR passion for loving God get replaced by fearing the other? Tell me Dr. Dobson, what did the writing of your letter really accomplish?


Dr. Dobson, PLEASE stop using God, my God, to promote your political platform. Please allow Christians, allow me, to examine the world, examine America, examine politics, and examine the candidates for president for ourselves. I urge you to be civil. I beg you to be respectful.

Sincerely,
cg



(for those who haven't read the letter: http://focusfamaction.edgeboss.net/download/focusfamaction/pdfs/10-22-08_2012letter.pdf)

My cute quasi-nephew

Here he is...JJ, my 2-week old, adorable nephew. Okay, okay, so he's not my REAL nephew, but I love him just the same. He is my friend, V's, son and he is cute, cute, cute. I'm so happy for V. She is going to be a great mother. How do I know this? Because she is a great daughter, sister, friend, and wife. She'll fix him funfetti cake for breakfast and make sure he eats popcorn and chocolate frosting for snacks. She'll rid his hiccups by giving him long hugs and she'll teach him French so he'll be a cultured member of society. But most importantly I know she'll love him uncondictionally and tell him all the time.

I don't want a kid of my own right now, but I'll enjoy spoiling V's. Oh, and I can't wait till I finally meet JJ in person and not just through pictures.



p.s. The cute outfit he's wearing is from his cool aunti cg and the coolest, most coveted by all the other little infant babies, hand-knitted blanket is also from yours truly. Isn't he so urban chic?

day 2

I'm getting a headache, but I'm determined to write a second post on my second day of having a blog. Today at work I did not take a break. I did not go outside. I did not even eat a lunch. And at the end of the day I was exhausted. I could not believe that the day had come and gone. As I pedaled (yes, I love my bike) back to my apartment, I thought to myself how tired I was.

Since returning from a fun-filled long weekend to Denver, CO, my schedule has been jammed packed with seeing clients. I really do care about them. I like my job and I like the "end goal." But, for a week now every day I come home wanting space. I want to be pratical. Eating lunch everyday...good thing. It should be a must on the to do list. I want to be balanced. I want to give my best at work, but still be able to give myself things that are good too (i.e. read a book, go to the gym, blog). I need to be better at evaluating what is plausible and not plausible for me to do in a day's span.

Where do I start?

I eat lunch tomorrow.

In the beginning..

Here I am creating something I know little to nothing about. But in the last couple of weeks, I've found myself an addict to reading people's blogs. So much so I've decided I might as well give it a try. So here is my ego-centric space to talk about me; my experiences, my thoughts, my doubts, my life. We'll see how far this blog journey can actually go.