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I love the wordpress.com community: they give great insight into current affairs and politics. I am currently into the American presidential election campaign of both the Democrats and Republicans.

(The politics here has been a bit bland… except for the recent resignation of (ex)Premier Iemma. Premier Rees has done nothing that has been impressive as of yet; but we’ll see with time – as with everything)

Senator Obama’s vision for a new and somewhat revolutionised American brings out a heap of ambition in me; his will power to impose change has transpired to my ambitions of future world peace: I have lately come out with my ultimate dream to a couple of friends, and have never been so transfixed on wanting to achieve this dream/goal of mine.
After viewing Michelle Obama’s speech (view it here) at the Illinois Convention, I was so inspired to the point where I was in tears and completely overwhelmed by the power and status, she as a women, has achieved. It was simply empowering for me, as a merging adult and a female, to watch and observe her eloquence and skill (which one day I hope to achieve for myself).

And just this morning, whilst easting my half-burnt pancakes, I was reading the SMH Weekend Edition, which featured a 2-page spread on the Republicans campaign. Senator McCain’s criticism of the Bush Administration wasn’t as inspiring as Senator Palin’s perspective-it’s bold and pragmatic, even clever when she criticised Senator Obama. Again, she is another woman of status who extends herself and empowers the general female community.

I, myself, hope to be like these figures when I am older – hopefully working in the UN – and help those who need helping. I don’t think there can be anything more satisfactory that doing this; achieving something notable, extending service to those in need and giving back to the community.

I should probably stop with this wishful thinking, and actually get back into studying… or something. HSC is drawing closer, at a very fast rate- each day just passes by so quick. I feel bereft of beauty sleep, no thanks to youtube and work (or a lack of). My skin is breaking out and feels a bit dry, at the same time ._. and I feel bereft of some you-time, which sucks the most.

On a lighter note: Father’s Day dinner tonight! Should be fun. :D (Watch me pack on the kilos of restaurant food… I should start jogging again)

Classical music (supplied by Mr Leet) has been pulsating through my eardrums. And I absolutely love that stuff. It’s so soothing yet invigorating at the same time. (L)(L)(L) I sometimes wonder where it has been my whole life… but I’m glad it’s ‘made its debut’ (as Shimene puts it). My favourite composers now include Ludwig van Beethoven ( I HEART Symphony No.7), Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Pachelbel and Fryderyk Chopin (Concerto Pour Piano No.1!).
I wish I had (even a speck of) their creativity and dedication they used to compose these awesome (understatement) pieces.

I’m gonna continue dreaming; it’s the best motivator! :D

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Photo taken by a bored An during an agriculture lesson :)