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birthday questions answered, part two.

September 22, 2009

And the continuation from yesterday’s post!
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thatShortChick asks: What are you passionate about? What’s your favorite Chicago restaurant? What’s your dream company/organization to work for?
I’m passionate about being a good person. It’s strange how that’s manifested itself in me, because I didn’t always feel this way. But I guess I’m passionate about doing things because [...]

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a little crush.

April 5, 2009

Perhaps it hasn’t been made abundantly clear yet, but the first few weeks (okay, months) of 2009 was spent with some random boys in my bed. Thankfully, I think I’ve gotten that out of my system and have since moved past those dark days.
Into darker ones.
I have a crush. Why is that bad? Why are [...]

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i try to be open-minded.

March 26, 2009

I do my best to give everyone a voice, and a chance to express their opinions. Sure, my political tendencies may lean liberal, but I don’t identify as a crazy leftist. I’m a pretty moderate Democrat, and I have a few very Republican friends. I happen to love Barack Obama, and I didn’t really care [...]

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rock on, tony blair.

February 3, 2009

Tony Blair gave a lecture at my school today.
Whether you love him or hate him, I must say I was impressed with his composure and clarity in his message.
As part of a lecture series about the conflict in the Middle East, he discussed his role as ambassador to the Middle East for the Quartet (comprised [...]

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another top ten hit.

October 15, 2008

Last week I went on my rampage about politics, and being abroad during this exciting election. I just happened to post a hilarious video of a Sarah Palin-themed remix to “Hey There, Delilah”. Well folks – there’s been a second installment. This one is to the tune of Colbie Caillat’s “Bubbly”.
Enjoy!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gQdCHDuags&hl=en&fs=1]

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watching from afar.

October 5, 2008

This year marks the very first time I get to vote in a presidential election. It just so happens that I don’t get to enjoy any of the excitement of walking into the polling booth and selecting my candidate because I happen to be in SPAIN. Not exactly easy to fly back to cast a [...]

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