Words to Live By

Thanks, Mr. O for posting this on your FB page.

People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered.
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.
Be honest and sincere anyway.

What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.
Create anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway.

Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.
Give your best anyway.

In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.
~ Mother Teresa

The United States of America

Let me just begin by saying that I am very impressed with the number of individuals that chose to go out and vote on what will become a day of great importance. On November 4, 2008, the citizens of the United States came together and elected a new president - one that I believe truly reflects the people of this country - born of different cultures, raised by his grandmother, educated in one of the top schools, and choosing to work as a public servant. The hard work and determination that brought President-elect Obama to where he is now gives me hope for the future.

Growing up, I always joked with my mother that I would become the "first female Filipina president" of the United States. Crazily enough, last night, I felt that was no longer a dream, but could potentially become a reality. I'm not announcing my foray into politics; but it gives me hope for the younger generations to see that a strong leader is one of us. That is the hope given by President-elect Obama's campaign to me, and I am grateful for that renewed sense of hope in our country.

Enjoy his speech from Grant Park last night.

"We are, and always will be, the United States of America." - Barack Obama, Grant Park, 11.04.08

Presidential Dance-Off

So I've gotten pretty heated about this election with some people. I have my opinions, and other people have theirs. To me, as long as you vote, that is all that matters. Keep this in mind on November 4th (or earlier for those who choose are able to vote early).

In any event, enjoy this hilarious video of our presidential candidates.

La Vie en Rose

let's kick off breast cancer awareness month...with what else? good people, good booze, and prizes! i'll be working the door with other volunteers tomorrow night, so i hope to see you there.

to purchase tickets, click here.

race for the cure - part 2

On September 27, 2008, I will be participating in the Race for the Cure on behalf of the nonprofit organization Bright Pink. I volunteer for Bright Pink and absolutely love it and its mission. I hope all of you can donate something to this cause, whether it be financially or actually participating in the race.

To donate to this wonderful cause, please follow this link:
http://komenchicago.kintera.org/raceforthecure/lingling20

To join the Bright Pink Girls team, please register here.

As always, spread the word! And don't worry if you're not a runner, you can always walk!!!!!

race for the cure

ok i am by NO means a runner, but have tried to take it up as my new exercise regiment lately (considering my gym is too far/too expensive and the health club in my building is under construction).

so my friend kyla tells me about race for the cure, so i'm going to try to RUN it. yes, me, run. but it is for a good cause!

please please please donate if you can. kind words of encouragement (and not laughter or sarcasm) are greatly appreciated if you aren't able to donate to this cause.

check out my page for Race for the Cure.

friends

a friend i had in college posted this great entry on her blog today, and i was reminded that it's the quality of the friends you have, not about how many friends you have. it's a sad lesson that i've had to learn over the years.

enjoy liz's post...

hurry home! i hope you contact me when you do, liz.