Celebrating the 94th anniversary of Finnish independence with the colors of our flag. A fresh sprinkling of snow on the ground suits the day.
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X never, ever marks the spot
A photo from about a month ago, when we were in the same limbo that we still find ourselves in. Somewhere between the vibrant colors of early autumn and the whiteness of winter.
I’m trying hard to think of where I want to take my photography. Trying to process the backlog of concert photographs I have so that I can tackle some other projects. And finally force myself to make a portfolio for myself.
But I really wish I’d find an X that marks the spot where I’d find the cure for my procrastination :)
When I’m President
Sometime back I got a message from my mom about a teacher who’s class had been discussing the qualifications to become a president in the US.
One of the students took exception to the fact that to be eligible a candidate must be a natural-born citizen.
In one of K.C.’s classes, they were discussing the qualifications to be president of the United States. It was pretty simple – the candidate must be a natural born citizen of at least 35 years of age. However, one girl in the class immediately started in on how unfair was the requirement to be a natural born citizen.
In short, her opinion was that this requirement prevented many capable individuals from becoming president. KC and the class were just taking it in and letting her rant, but everyone’s jaw hit the floor when she wrapped up her argument by stating, “What makes a natural born citizen any more qualified to lead this country than one born by C-section?”
Admittedly, I got this message because I was stubborn enough not to want to come out head first.
However, I replied on how I’d been been amused on how I could be president in both the US and Finland. Which of course led to mom checking it up. Sure enough, I qualify. Of course, I’m not over 35 yet, but I can always give Obama his presidency first ;)
Now wouldn’t that be an interesting first. At least US-Finnish relations should be on a fairly good foundation. For some reason my comment that the White House would at least have some sane dogs in it if I were president was met with derision…
As a US citizen, I’m really looking forward to a time were sanity, sense, and rationality will rule instead of blind faith.
I truly wish that Obama will be able to do even a bit of what needs to be done.
By the way, the title of this post has Extreme’s When I’m President playing in my head. Watch it on YouTube.
Hoping
As an ex-pat, right now I’m feeling quite annoyed with myself that I didn’t get myself registered as a voter. But then, I’d likely vote in Illinois, which is already going for Obama…
While waiting for the results to come, you can always enjoy some election related music. First, naturally, Alice Cooper for president. And then from one of my favorite bands in my youth, When I’m President.
Superbowl Monday
So, once again it’s time for me to let my inner American loose and enjoy the Superbowl. Except that for us, it isn’t Sunday anymore. The TV schedule says the game should be finished by 05:30 (yes, in the am). Once again, the aim is to watch the whole game live, but we’ll see how it goes.
But for some odd reason, we won’t be eating loads of food while watching the game, despite the various recipes that I’ve bumped in to.
I learned to watch American football (plain football is what Americans call soccer – go figure) from my Mom when she used to get video tapes of mainly college games through some friends. For a long time I couldn’t figure the game out, but playing it on the computer (some Amiga version in the late 80s/early 90s) helped me understand the game. Now I’ve spent the last few years trying to teach Anna the basics of the sport. By watching a game a year.
I honestly didn’t even know who’s playing until four hours before kick-off. When you get a game a year who’s playing isn’t important. I’ll see who I’m rooting for once the game starts. Old favorites from summers spent in the States are the Eagles and 49ers, but neither made it this year.