More than Just a Free Day Off

As I was able to go for a short run this morning, on a beautiful day, and really have some time to reflect.  Tomorrow is monumental day in the history of our country.  The whole world will be watching the Inauguration of our new President, Barack Obama.  We have made a mark in history by electing not just the first African American President, but, electing a leader who represents the practical idealism that makes us American.  

A friend of my father's sent an email to all of us, saying that on November 5, he had not felt so proud since India had gained independence in 1945 from the British, as he had when Barack Obama was elected President.  I was in tears and I sent that email to all my friends, who sent it to their other friends, who sent it to radio programs, etc.  

On my iPod, I find myself repeating the song "Wake Up", by Rage Against the Machine.  It was on their first album and then on the Matrix soundtrack.  I have decided that it is officially my favorite RATM song.  The lyrics are powerful and flow poetically.  Zack de la Rocha's voice passionately echoes the sentiments and frustrations with the conspiracies undertaken by the facade known as government.  My favorite lyrics are: "Through counterintelligence, it should be possible to pinpoint potential trouble makers and neutralize them. . .", which he repeats twice.  He has a difficult alliteration with the "p's" and handles it beautifully, probably showering all in his path with saliva.  Another song on repeat is "Just Dance", by this Lady Gaga-chick.  She is basically whining about getting trashed, being promiscuous, and trying to redeem herself by continuing to just dance, as though nothing happened.  I feel that this song is just an metaphor for life.  Even though our lives suck, we can't get a date, and our boss is a neo-Nazi, if you "just dance", it all gets better!

What Happens in Minneapolis Should Happen Everywhere

The highlight of the Republican National Convention. . .sorry, that is somewhat of an oxymoron. . .is, depending on which Fox News reporter one chooses to follow, was the speech by VP candidate, Governor Sarah Palin.  US Weekly is making claims that there were half-million more viewers of the John McCain acceptance speech compared to the Senator Obama acceptance speech, which was actually much better.  

However, my highlight, which I never really got to experience was the Rage Against the Machine concert at the Target Center.  They entered the stage in their Gitmo attire, with those loud sirens, and then they break into "Bombtrack".  I love the added theatrics of the Gitmo prisoner scenario, probably a metaphor for our country, being imprisoned by the atrocities of the current administration.  In the storm of Obama-bashing, the sun could finally shine with RATM's setlist, which included every hit.  Of course, the whole performance culminated with "Killing in the Name".  The show before ended in a bit of a riot, with fans chanting the mantra, "F--- you, I won't do what you tell me!"  I will admit, that listening to RATM tends to increase around elections for me.  It is easy to really get caught up in the rebellion of the music and the powerful lyrics.  

Frankly, I really could not tolerate John McCain's speech for the entire time.  Finally, when he started in with the POW stuff, I just changed the channel forever.  However, it was fun to see how many times he would start over because he couldn't read the teleprompter.  I could actually read the teleprompter, thank you cameraman.  Of course, McCain wants to bring about "change" and "hope".  I can only hope that he is not elected, otherwise, I will have to change my country of residence.  Actually, I have decided that if, God forbid, McCain were to win, I would just secede from the Union and form my own sovereign nation.  I would prefer a peaceful separation, following the leaders of freedom, like Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Nelson Mandela.  So far, my country would be population: 1--I am not sure I could even get Olympic qualification, unless I could convince Michael Phelps to move to my country.  I would give him free citizenship. . .  

The Big "O"

I am not sure if I have actually ever had a real orgasm.  However, earlier this week, I think I actually may have had one.  That old feeling came (no pun intended) when I noticed that Lollapalooza would not only have Radiohead AND Nine Inch Nails, but, also, wait for it. . .RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!  I can't believe it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Aaaah, okay--I think I need a cigarette, or something!