1. Love and Work: Do they mix?

Let's be real. We all know that there is always romance brewing in the workplace. It's only inevitable. Where else do most people spend most of their day at ? Then you add the status/power hierarchy into the mix, and you get a workplace romance. You have Kanye West songs proclaiming, " You be secretary, I'm the boss tonight".  Speaking of work, I just met a new teacher there. She's pretty cute Yo! In fear of her actually having a Xanga, or somehow purposely stalking me online, ( hey it could happen!) I have to conceal her name from this blog entry.

She seriously resembles a more girl next door version of Minka Kelley. I've been employed at the school since November of last year. That's almost 1 whole year. However,  I have never met her before until this week. She apparently was just hired this year. She also told me she graduated from Cal State Fullerton! Woot Woot! That's a big plus in my book. It shows that you have beauty and brains if you are a Cal State Fullerton Titan. Anyhow, I met her this week when I had to translate for her parent conference. She had me speaking in different languages literally!

(She looks like Minka Kelly.)

Other than that, there aren't any real big updates work-wise. Waking up early is always a downer, but the economy is down, and I have no better part-time job options.

2. I Vote.
I mailed in my ballot today. I Voted.
  
While many people have great disdain of politics, I absolutely love it. I love the process of it, the campaigning, and the great strategies employed in it. It brings me up to my next point. I find it very disheartening and shameful that many people are so uninformed about the issues, and show little to no effort in being more informed about it. I know that some people feel that their vote doesn't matter, or maybe all politicians are evil, or they are simply tired of it all. I get the fact that we are all busy people who may not have enough time to spend on something like this. I feel that voting is a privilege that many people do not truly embrace. A Korean girl in my class recently said, " I would pay 1,000 dollars to be able to vote in the United States." Many third-world citizens literally die for the chance to be able to voice their opinions in a democratic way. Hopefully things improve in the future.

One thing that I'm proud to say is that the Asian American Vote has gone up big time. The Asian-American community definitely has a voice in politics!

2A.  Some reasons why I voted for Obama.
       ( in no particular order of significance)

1. Change - While I know Obama won't change us completely, I do believe that his mere presence will do more benefit for our country than McCain can. He exemplifies something that we have never seen before. Becoming the first minority President is a big feat, and I rather see that than seeing the same old White Man in charge.

2. My Future Children Have a better Chance.
Whomever I marry in the future, my kids will be part Asian at the least. So I'm thinking a little more long-term on this one. I believe that it is a major step of progress for the United States if we elect Barack Obama. It will give my future children a better chance in the future. While Asians may never be able to become President of the U.S., at least it gives them some hope that the U.S. is moving in the right direction in terms of racial equality, and that race cannot hold one back.

3. McCain Called Vietnamese "Gooks".
He did this 8 years ago. I cannot vote for a man who calls my people a racially degrading term. I do not care if he called his communists captures gooks only. It is very ignorant for someone only 8 years ago, to be usually hateful terms like that to anyone. Did he not know that word should not be used? Would McCain ever dare use " nigger"? Hell No. Now think of the ramifications of this. McCain was unapologetic when asked about it. He Said, " I will call them gooks until the day I die.". Now is that someone who has the temperament to handle foreign crisis? How long would we be in Iraq? 1,000 years? I do not trust him to be calm and think clearly. He is clearly a hothead.

4. I prefer Obama's Stance on Economy, Foreign Policy, Abortion, over McCain.

I'll just focus on abortion for now. I like obama's stance. He feels we should worry about how to educate females into not even being in the situation in the first place. I feel that if we educate people, the abortions might decrease. If we are like most pro-choice people who just want Roe v. Wade to be turned, then completely forget about it afterwards, it won't change a thing. Look. Let's be realistic. Roe V. Wade may never be turned around again. It was 1973. Personally, I do not want Abortion. Of course, but we have to be realistic too. What is the best thing to do realistically? I think the best thing is to educate people on the ramifications of Abortion, and do more to fund/help adoption causes. You can't just make abortion illegal, and then ignore it. You think some would do it illegally? You think they'll be good parents?

So many people are focused on overturning Roe V. Wade, but I never hear many of them talk about how we should educate people, help adoption services, etc. Let's face it. Many people have kids and are shitty parents. Let's worry about how we can educate people to lessen abortions, be better parents, etc.

5. Sarah Palin.
No explanation necessary.

3. I Sing

I never knew Karaoke could be so difficult, yet so addicting at the same time. I used to have Karaoke at home. My parents bought the old Karaoke system, but I always thought it was lame. Recently, I've really enjoyed busting out falsettos at the Karaoke places. I can't sing to save my life, but who cares? The Karaoke background videos are also hilarious as well. It's always something totally unrelated to the song.

(split image to enhance my singing skills. Fierce. Fierce)  



4. Welcome Back Joseph " Anh Thanh" Blogger.
our favorite blogger is back.

www.xanga.com/oneslycupid

Good Morning Breezys! It is a new Day!

1. I Can't Sleep!

This is starting to become somewhat of a serious problem for me. I can't Sleep! No Joke! Once I finish doing 4.5 pushups on my Push-Up Pros ( this product works homies and homegals), checking the latest news on tmz.com, or just taking a shower, I put on some fresh pair of 2xist Boxer Briefs and tuck myself into bed. ( no homo). The problem is that I end up laying in my bed staring at the ceiling for hours and hours. I roll over, I look at the clock, it says 4AM. Damn! I have work the next morning at 7AM. That was what happened last night. Boy I was more tired than anything. I'm thinking about drinking some alcohol before I sleep to help put me to sleep. Nothing works! So it was about 3:43, no..actually like 3:44 AM in the morning last night..err last morning..whatever....when I couldn't sleep, so I busted out my laptop and went on AIM. The only guy I know that stays up that late is this talented Starbucks worker named Alan Tran. I am not kidding when I say that this guy has mad Starbuckin' Skills. Whether it is the vast amount of sugar and caffeine in his Starbuck drinks, or maybe he's just checking for girls on myspace when his parents are sleeping, this guy can stay up late with the best of them..anyways..we have a convo last night...on Aim..

my10yearplan: Dude Alan! It's almost 4. I can't sleep!
AznEmerica: Don't Worry Young Strawberry Milkshake Tim. You can talk to me and stay up with me!
my10yearplan: Ugghh suree. I hope that works.
AznEmerica: We can talk for hours!
my10yearplan: Thanks Alan! I guess when I decide to go to sleep, you can sleep with me!
( I would normally say no homo to something as wildly as homo-erotic as that, but do the "no homo" rules apply after 2 in the morning? I'm not sure. I'll go check urban di ctionary).


(Tim and Alan do the chat thing: Who needs sleeping pills when you got Alan Tran on Aim?)


And After hearing alan talk for hours. I still could not sleep. Eventually I slept at around 6. I woke up at 7 something. And I was tired.....Hopefully I can sleep tonight to the Aim words of a female, instead of mr. starbuck Alan Tran!


2. Cal State School-Again Fullerton ( That's my Rhyme Yo)

School is Back friends! Here are my classes this semester.

Political Philosophy
Asian American Women Studies
Poltical Law
Political & Public Management
Leadership Studies

15 units is doable. Blah

(reading books like these. It's dreyer than that ice cream brand.)



3.  Dear Sarah Palin's Pregnant Daughter...



I know it's somewhere near Africa..and it's Cold and All...but Do They Not have this in the great state of Alaska????????


4. USC FOOTBALL!
Yes! I'm so excited that USC football is back for a brand new spanking season! What a victory of Virginia! Mark Sanchez and the Gang are going to do serious damage this year. I can feel it. Go Trojans!!!!! Champs This Year! I call it first!



( I still have my USC Trojans football still in it's plastic cover.  RUFF RUFF)

5. Back To Work


(I MAKE IT RAIN)

See the common Theme? Everything seems to be coming back. School, work, football, etc. I got a pay raise from my work. I'm offically getting 16.50 per hour. Whippe!!!! I almost feel like I'm ballin' right now. I swear once I make enough money, I will make it rain in the Club. You dudes make it drizzle, I make It KATRINA or GUSTAV, or HANNA, or dang...where do they get these names for all these hurricanes? I love L.A. You get one earthquake every few years. I take that over a hurricane every season!

6. Nudie Nudie Nudie Rockin' Everywhere.

So if you have read my blogs from months ago, you've noticed that I've talked about wearing the same pair of jeans for months and months. Well I have worn the same pair of jeans for 7.5 months. Now, I have bought another pair of Nudie Jeans! I'm just a sucker for them.


7. 5 Song Rap Teaser

Thanks to all those who downloaded my rap songs. Much Love!

1. Dog days of Summer.

August is almost here, and I can feel the dog days of summer approaching already. My days have largely been consumed of working unpaid for my mom. I'm not going to lie about it. I sometimes get frustrated and tired of the monotonous unpaid work, but I then remember that it is my mom! As I look at the bigger picture, I try to find joy and happiness in the fact that I have an opportunity to help my mom out as much as I possibly can. Many times I do not appreciate what she does fully. From getting up early cleaning the house, to working 10 hour days, to cooking, cleaning, etc. I know that it is no easy task at all. So whenever I do get a little frustrated, I just try to look at the bigger picture, and do whatever I can to help ease the load for her. August Though. It means that summer is almost ending, and that is always a little bittersweet for me.

2. Role Model.

Besides my parents, I'm not sure if I ever had any "real" role models. I never really looked up to anyone or anything like that. My parents did a good job of raising me, but I wish I could have had someone who was younger that I could have related to and looked up to. I never had any of that. Anyhow, I never really considered myself someone that people could look up to. I'm flawed, make mistakes, and can be pretty selfish sometimes. In the past couple of years, I've been helping out with a Christian Camp every summer. Through that camp, I've met some kids who are about 3-4 years younger than me, and I never really thought anything about it. I never thought that I would ever talk to them again. It's kind of strange now that I look back. We've somehow kept a connection, and I think that we've actually grown and become really good friends. I would have never imagined that we would be where we are today. I saw most of them at sports festival this past weekend, and I didn't admit it, but I felt really proud inside to see where they are today. I try to do my best to help them out with whatever they need, because I know that I never had a person do that for me when I was a teenager. I am not perfect, but if I can somehow be a person they can talk to, or w/e, then I think that is a positive step on my part. Without being too mushy mushy, I am really glad that we are good friends, and I am big on friendship.

3. Black Musicians.

I've never really thought about it, but I sort of discriminate when it comes to music. As I was scrolling through my Itunes last night, I suddenly realized it. Over 90% of the artists that I listen to are Black. I've never been conscious of it, but that is true. I'm not sure why. Growing up, I barely knew any black people. All my favorite musicians are black. I can't name one white person on my favorite list. Donnie Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding,  are some of my favorite singers of all time. They are all black. I guess I'm more into soul/rnb music than rock music. Actually I do have some white artist that i like. Robin Thicke, Justin Timberlake, Jon B, etc. Anyhow, I've always been disturbed by some people who say that someone is "white-washed" or "Wannabe Black" if they dress a certain way, or listen to a certain type of music. That is ridiculous. Music is music to me. I'm Asian. How do you want me to dress? In Ao Dais? What do you want me to listen to? Paris By Night? Anyhow, I hope you get my point. I also find it stupid how people are more prone to accept an asian person that plays guitar, listens to rock n roll, and into vintage clothing, than an asian person who listens to rap music, dresses in Sean John, and wears stunna shades. It's all American to me. America has different cultures. IT has nothing to do with being "black" or "white".  Speaking of black and white, I love Michael Jackson. By far, my favorite artist of ALL-TIME. I still listen to "Thriller"and " Off The Wall" all the time. I have a set of "must-haves' that  I look for in a potential girlfriend. One of them is "Must Love Michael Jackson As Much As  I Do". Any girl that can't appreciate Michael Jackson, I have to gladly pass. I'm sorry.

4 . Garden Grove City Council.

I am seriously tempted to run for Garden Grove City Council. All I have to do is file the registration paper by August 8th. Hmm. So Tempting. Two seats are up for my city this year. I probably have no shot at winning, but it sure is pretty cool to see your name on a ballot. To get nominated, you have to have to be over 18, a resident of Garden Grove, a registered Voter, and have a minimum of 10 voter signatures. I am all of that, and I think it is not that difficult to get 10. HaHa. Still Thinking...

5. Asia..Here I come..

I have officially saved 800 dollars so far already for my summer '09 Asia Trip. I am trying to save about 6-7k  by next summer. I want to visit Japan, China, Thailand, and maybe more. I hope I don't blow all that money on something wasteful.