Election '08

So today will be the second Presidential election where I am eligible to vote and that campaign I have paid attention to. I have found this one to be far more interesting, possibly due to a mix of the type of candidates that have run and because of the times. I am admittedly biased due to the fact that I have graduated from the same high school as Barack Obama, but even from the most objective standpoint I can come from, I find him to be inspirational and quite different from prior candidates. After traveling overseas and seeing how many view the US, I have come to understand the importance of not only what Americans think but what the world thinks. It is a global society after all. The entire process has been too long, but I think the Obama group has run quite a good campaign. I do feel that the country needs change, and not just as a slogan, but a different and more modern and accepting approach to the way we go about things. I don't, however, think that everything Obama has said he wants to do can be done quickly. I also think that there will be a lot to live up to should he win the Presidency. Hopefully the younger group will turn out and vote. Being a part of that group, I see many filled with excuses, lack of interest, or laziness. This is such a historic election at such a crucial time, I want to be proud to say that I was there and I voted in that election. Hopefully Obama will win and hopefully he will be the right one for the job.

Energy Drinks: Pushing Ridiculous?

I've been a fan of energy drinks ever since I was introduced to Red Bull about seven years ago. Since then, virtually everyone has entered the realm. After the 8 oz. market was saturated, in came the 16+'s with Rockstar, Monster and such. Then came the 5 Hour Energy Shots, followed by many more in a variety of different packages and tubes. I recently came across another trend which made me redraw the "WTF" line on the issue. It came in the form of a 32 oz. can which I find rather insane. Sure, Big Gulps are massive but at least they allow ice. Who can finish a 32 oz. energy drink while it's still chilled? By the time I finish that, I'll probably be way too bloated to do any of the activites I was drinking it for.


You really have to see it to understand. Keep in mind that the smaller Rockstar is about 16.9 fl. oz.

Get Cozi

In a time where social networking sites and communities are flourishing (literally, there's a LOT!) from friends to travel to art to letting the world know where you are and what you're doing at the exact moment, there's one small group of people that have been overlooked: family. In a time where everyone is everywhere doing their own thing, it's hard to keep even the closest people to you organized and on the same page. I was amazed to stumble upon this site, Cozi, a site that connects your family members. You can create a family homepage equipped with a calendar full of everyone's schedules, grocery/shopping/to do lists, a family journal and a photo screensaver. If this was around when I was still living back home, we'd use this for sure!

Kina Grannis

Since my friend labeled her as the next Michelle Branch or Avril Lavigne back in 2004 or so, I've been loosely following and paying attention to Kina Grannis. She happened to be his neighbor at his USC apartment in Troy Hall. It was to my surprise when I heard she was up for a Dorito's Crash the Superbowl contest in which she won, leading her to get her music video played during a commerical and an Interscope Records deal. This isn't new news or anything, but I figure I should put something up on here and she's talented.



My Time With You ft. David Choi


Stay Just A Little While ft. Emi Grannis


These Magnet Hearts