A chance for change? Yes, we got it.

For the first time in all my 18 years, I can finally say that I've witnessed a historic moment in our nation's history that I may be absolutely proud of - not terrified of. On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama was elected President of the United States of America. That makes him the first African-American president in the long line of 43 Caucasian U.S. presidents. And in the midst of the darkest moments of our country, he promised a chance for change. The man certainly has a lot to live up to. I'm tired with how much America has flopped on so many issues, and now we don't have a lot to thrive on as we've dug ourselves into a deeper whole. Fortunately for us, Obama's our key and symbol of hope that there may be a way to get this place back on its feet. Furthermore, he has my support, all the way.

I wish my great-Uncle had witnessed it. I really wished he had.

I've got my fingers crossed for our future. We're all counting on you, Obama!

Another Maternity Day

It's been nearly two months since I started working . . . I mean, volunteering at the maternity ward in Kaiser Hospital. It's a great experience, of course. I love the people there. Sadly, I don't get to touch the babies. The volunteers are don't have the authority to do that. But we do get to take the pictures. We also have the job of wheeling the discharged mothers out, giving them gift bags and baby hats, organizing charts, and so on. It's the best volunteer job I've had yet! (Plus, the benefits are just as rewarding. Hehe . . .)

There are downsides as well. Not to sound petty, but I'm getting tired of the uniform-polo thing. Nearly my entire school career required uniform, and throughout my high school years, we've done the polo shirt. Kaiser volunteers are required to wear blue polo shirts with the Kaiser insignia and white pants. The only upside of the shirt is that it's not green. (I'm sure St. Vincent and St. Pat's kids would understand that remark.) The downside with the pants is that it's white. Pfft. Well, what can I say? I'm a girl.

Many more Kaiser volunteer blogs to come.

Uh, maybe not.