La posesión de Barack Obama

Return to Ecuador

Anyone who really knows me knows that I'm a worrier. Most of my apprehension about returning to Ecuador stemmed from the fact that I was doing it alone. In my head, I was freaking out about actually getting to Quito, being able to carry all my luggage by myself, and getting to my hostel without a problem, especially so late at night. And as usual, all that worrying was pointless. I actually got to Quito in one piece, carried all my luggage like a trooper, and got to the hostel without a hitch. It helps that everyone is so amazingly nice and helpful here, and it definitely helps that I can speak Spanish. I honestly don't know how I would be able to function if I didn't. But, I digress. Then, once I got to Quito, I was worried about getting from the hostel back to the airport and then to my hostel in Cuenca. But, again, worrying was pointless. I pulled it all off without a hitch. I guess I can do things independently after all and succeed. But, the worrier in me doubts that I can.

Through all that worrying and apprehension, the minute I stepped off the plane in Quito and smelled that polluted Ecuadorian air, I knew I was where I belonged. I had a familiar feeling, a sense of being home, and I couldn't help but smile. That was true, too, when I landed in Cuenca the next day. Even more of a sense of familiarity and of being home, considering I lived here for two and a half months. But, since I haven't started teaching yet, who knows if this feeling will last. I'll be less of a pessimist in that regard and hope that it does.

So, now that I'm in Cuenca, the task at hand is to find an apartment. At the moment, I'm living in a hostel with two other women who will be teaching English with me. We are planning on finding an apartment together to split the cost, so that starts ASAP. I'm tired of living out of my suitcase.

Hillary in Delaware, Ohio!

Yes, I went to see Hillary. Again.

I freakin' love political rallies. I LIVE for them. Yes, the countless hours of standing in line and then waiting in a huge crowd of people for hours isn't always fun, but the end justifies the means. Plus, you get to meet cool people in line, which I of course did.

Her name was Susan. An out and proud lesbian who had just moved to Ohio from Tennessee. She absolutely loves Hillary and voted for her in the primary. Like me, though, she has moved over to supporting Obama, but could never pass up the opportunity to see Hillary.

Immediately we hit it off. We waited outside of the gym for about an hour and a half and then finally moved into the gym, only to wait about another hour.

Hillary came on at 3:45pm and spoke for about 20-25 minutes. She was fired up, and in turn, the crowd was fired up. Of course, I was standing on the floor, not too far from her, but not nearly as close as I was at OSU (front row). So, when the rally was finished, I maneuvered my way up to the front, and got to shake her hand! I was like a starstruck little girl not knowing what to say. So, I just said "Hi, Hillary!" She said hello, and that was it. Short and sweet, but something I'll never, ever forget.

Here are the pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2270677&l=6ed6e&id=12307806

Truly Amazing

Doubt

Chills! This is going to be BRILLIANT. Get ready for some Oscars.

December 12th in theatres everywhere.

My 1st Obama/Biden Rally

Yesterday I went to see Obama and Biden at a rally in Dublin, Ohio, and it was INCREDIBLE! They weren't expecting so many people, and neither was I! It was held in the Dublin Coffman High School football stadium in order to accommodate everyone. It was very warm, but bearable. Once the sun went down it was fine, although I did almost pass out a few times, but that's par for the course with me.

Obama gave a wonderful speech, very similar to his convention speech, but he was much more riled up. The crowd was loving it. This rally also reaffirmed for me how much I like Biden, who also gave a great speech before introducing Obama. The crowd broke into shouts of "Biden, Biden, Biden."

I was on the field rather than the bleachers because that's no fun. It was very hard to see because of all the tall people in front of me. But, lucky person that I am, there was a table where I was standing, so I just decided to get on the table and sit on my knees the whole time. I had a perfect view. And no one said a word to me. I guess they know not to mess with me. lol. I really had an amazing time. The only bad thing is that my knees hurt like hell, but you do what you gotta do.

Here are the pics: Click here!

That's My Girl

Hillary Clinton. Democratic National Convention. August 26, 2008.

The minute she walked out I couldn't contain myself. I was in TEARS. And that standing ovation went on forever! I loved it.

Hillary gave the BEST speech I have ever heard her give, and she gives some damn great speeches. When she launched into the Harriett Tubman quote, she was really on FIRE. That arena was going CRAZY. What I would've given to have been there, for it was truly an historic speech.

You could see in Bill's tear-filled eyes just how proud he is of her. But, even more than that, at the beginning of her speech he mouthed the words, "I love you. I love you forever and ever." Then, at the end, I saw him mouth the words, "THAT WAS GREAT! JUST GREAT!

I feel the same way. I'm so very proud of everything she's accomplished and has yet to accomplish, not to mention the way she has handled herself the past few months. I truly love her. She is a class act and one hell of a woman. She WILL be back.