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And we are here -- we are here because we love this country too much to let the next four years look just like the last eight.

And next week, we'll also hear about those occasions when he's broken with his party as evidence that he can deliver the change that we need. But the record's clear: John McCain has voted with George Bush 90 percent of the time. Senator McCain likes to talk about judgment, but, really, what does it say about your judgment when you think George Bush has been right more than 90 percent of the time? I don't know about you, but I am not ready to take a 10 percent chance on change.

And now is the time to keep the promise of equal pay for an equal day's work, because I want my daughters to have the exact same opportunities as your sons.



I wasn't ever the biggest Obama support...heck I obviously supported the other Democratic Candidate. But after last night's speech, my views of Obama have changed. He has a power and essence to him that America needs. He can stand up and wow a crowd like Kennedy could. Do I think his experience lacks? Yes. Do I think he can do the job of reinventing America in the eyes of the rest of the world? Yes. Do I think he can beat John McCain and Sarah Palin? Gosh I hope so.


In other news, We are on the brink of a three day weekend (cue Olympic Sized music). And although it's the last three day holiday for awhile, I'm very excited. I did decide today that if I ever became President of the US, I would definitely put into act a law giving Americans more time off...hello...most Europeans get like 8 week paid holidays. Europe survives, I'm sure the US would too.


It's incredibly hot here in SF right now and I just spent like two hours in Office Depot comparing name tags and post it notes and gel pens.

I don't know why I find that store so fascinating.

My parents are coming to town tomorrow and I think we are heading off to Napa. Nothing like a glass of wine at an amazing winery. In honor of our upcoming trip, I'd like to share my favorite wine sipping background music:

She and Him, Volume 1

The album is short...too short in my opinion, but creates a seemingly time warp collaboration between Zooey Deschanel(she) and M. Ward (him)

Now I've discovered a new reason to love San Francisco: The sheer number of musicians that come to play. I just bought tickets to go see She and Him in November. And they were only 20 bucks. God, I love this city.

The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants Suits....

"If we can send 50 women into space. Then we will one day launch a woman into the White House."

It's been a couple of months since the Primaries had ended, even longer since the adventure of the Indy Race, but with the DNC convention in full swing, I have to admit, it's stirred that excitement again.

I don't think I've ever been this attached to a convention. I've always watched them, but never felt fully invested. To say I was a bit excited to hear Hillary Clinton speak again, would be a slight understatement. And I have to say that last night she, like no other politician before her, once again inspired me. She made me proud to be a democrat, proud to be an American and proud to be a woman in the 21st Century.

Being part of this process was such an amazing experience. Never before have we had two candidates that in their very being promoted change. Both Obama and Hillary inspired a new generation the importance of their vote. Each taught us the struggles we still have to face regarding race and gender.

"You never gave in. You never gave up. And together we made history."


In the midst of what could have been a political debacle, Hillary rallied the Democratic Party and firmly supported Obama as "her candidate" in a way that I commend. There was no sign of a sore loser or any sense of insincerity. The delegates were on their feet for most of the speech. Cheering her on and like her or not...supporting her every comment.

In what could be the best speech of her political career, Hillary did what she had to do. Bring on 2016...

"No Way, No How, No McCain"

Barack the Vote...

This has been one whirlwind of a month. From traveling around Northern California to spending two weeks in Stamford, CT and finally a last minute trip to Seattle. I love the travel lifestyle, but man I need a night in my own big bed.

I had a great time on the East Coast. It had been like seven years since I'd been to NYC, and I loved it just as much the second time around. There's such an air about NY that I just click with. I don't know if I'd ever move there on a whim, but if I were to ever get a job there, I wouldn't think twice.

The days were long, but we did have the chance to take in some sights. We went to Boston for a day (must go back), took 250 Foreign Exchange students on a tour of NYC (the Empire State Building will haunt my dreams) and spent another day in the midst of an Au Pair orientation (Totally could pass for one). Not to mention meetings with all of the other organizations and company divisons.

The weekend was super fun. I had the chance to meet up with an old friend living in Brooklyn, ate at some amazing burger place and even caught a matinee of the Broadway show, "Mary Poppins" Which was pretty darn fitting since I compared myself to the practically perfect nanny a few posts down.

There was a little bit of work involved as well. We had a ton of meetings and training sessions on the new database (which I kept calling Mothra) and spent three days working with the college field staff. I learned the meaning of ROI, B to B and a plethora of other marketing terms I'd forgotten about.

Talk about baptism by fire. It was a good two weeks...a long to weeks albeit, but definitely worth it.

Right now I'm sitting in the Sea-Tac airport, getting ready to fly back to Oakland and as I sit and wait for my delayed flight, I'm watching the Democratic National Convention.

Man, I wish I was there. It would totally have been like the mecca to my political year. Everyone in the audience is super excited and cheering and having a grand ole time. Maybe I'll save up for 2012...you never know.

Tonight Hillary Clinton is speaking to rally her 18 million voters into voting for Obama. I've heard quite a few people say they will not vote for him, and at times I have a hard time feeling 100% supportive of him. I'm all about change, but enough of the promises...Bring on the proof.

I do have to admit, Obama is growing on me...a little more each day.