it was never my intention to brag

Thrilled, thrilled, thrilled that Kansas won last night. Not only because the Jayhawks are my homies but because they beat Tech and I’m ardently clear about my feelings towards VT and UVA. Being raised in the great state of Kansas gave me proof that life in the Midwest is where it’s at – so much so that I nearly went back after high school. I was days from sending my deposit in for my super freshman year at KU when I decided to hang back and stick it out on the East Coast. For some reason, I thought I would miss this guy I was dating too much… Obviously it didn’t work out too well for me at Elon (where I’d ended up instead) but I loved Mary Washington. Beautiful campus, can’t emphasize that enough… and I got a great education there – my professors were amazing. Anyways. Kansas. 24-21. Sorry, VT. Must suck to go to Miami and lose. Suckers.

Thrilled, thrilled, thrilled that Obama won the Iowa caucus last night. Not only because Barack is my homie but because Hillary was pushed to third. I can’t take Hillary winning the Democratic bid because I really feel Hillary winning is basically handing the presidency back to the conservatives. Obama is promising a changed country for everyone – immigrants, those without health coverage, soldiers, veterans, children – and I’m eager to start volunteering. He offers a responsible alternative to Bush’s failed escalation policy. He proposes a much-needed modernization of the U.S. health care system (and from personal experience, this can't come soon enough). As a former civil rights attorney, he's fighting to keep the American Dream alive rather than withholding opportunities from those in need. The last eight years are more than enough proof that we need a leader to take us in a fresh and new direction and Obama's the man. Hopefully 2008 will be my first successful year of campaign stumping - my hours spent on Gore and Kerry were great but it only counts when we get that magic number (in this case, that would be 270 electoral votes).

Not so thrilled that I've caught Steve's disease and spent my entire day laying on the couch watching TLC. Okay, I lied. I took a short break for a mani/pedi but that was completely necessary seeing how it's been over a month since I last took the time to do it. Seriously, other than that, lounging and sleeping all day. Lounging and sleeping with Luke and Lila. Which reminds me, it's time for Nyquil and my bed... zzZzZzZzz....