One last thing, I was also financially supported by some great friends and family, but I’m still short of reaching the total cost of the trip. It was roughly $2,000. If you’re able to, please donate online using PayPal or let me know and I will give you a home address. Thank you again for all of the support and keeping up with this blog, this has been amazing opportunity. I look forward to keeping in touch with each of you throughout the campaign so we can win November 4th and beyond!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
One last thing…please donate
My Last Post
While I was sitting at the Denver airport yesterday, I had a very interesting group conversation about why we support Senator Obama. I wanted to share with you why I support his candidacy and why I joined the campaign.
As a student organizer, trainer, and progressive advocate, I felt compelled to use everything I had, from my personal and professional experiences, to do something about the current state we are in. My generation has played an integral role in Senator Obama’s candidacy and I am thrilled to be playing a part in it. We have grown up in a time when our nation is at war, we do not have adequate health care, we are destroying our planet, our education system is in crisis, our immigration system is broken, and our jobs and the economy is in a mess - our government is not working for us.
There’s a lot at stake and I don’t expect all of these issues will be solved immediately, but I do expect our president to lead this country in the right direction.
As a young woman and a daughter of Korean immigrants, I could not sit idly by and let the next 25 years of my life continue down this course. In this critical time, we need a strong and compassionate president that will bring our country together to lead on the most pressing issues facing us today. This is why I joined the campaign and this is why everyone I know needs to as well.
It was definitely clear at this year’s Democratic Convention and it is reflective in Senator Obama’s grassroots campaign, that it’s supported by the people - diverse people - from all backgrounds inclusive of various ages, races, classes, genders, and sexual orientations. He has the ability to bring this country together. This is the type of movement and candidate I'm thrilled to support. For the first time, this is why I have ever contributed money to a political candidate. This is why I volunteer my time. This is why I am now proud to be a Democrat. And, this is why I have made a commitment to ensure that Senator Obama wins this election.
As Obama has said time and time before, this election is not about him, it’s about us. We must take an active role in this year’s election and beyond to ensure that our fundamental rights are protected and the nation’s most pressing issues are resolved. I hope you will join me in making this happen.
A former U.S. Student Association alumnus once said, “We should all use our time, talents, and treasure wisely.” It should be reflected in our values and what we want to accomplish in our lives. I hope you will join me in the campaign, visit http://www.barackobama.com/ and sign-up, donate, and volunteer.
I wish I could thank each and every person who has supported me in this incredible journey. You have all been my inspiration in doing this work and why I continually feel honored and privileged to be able to. Now…let’s go change the world!
As a student organizer, trainer, and progressive advocate, I felt compelled to use everything I had, from my personal and professional experiences, to do something about the current state we are in. My generation has played an integral role in Senator Obama’s candidacy and I am thrilled to be playing a part in it. We have grown up in a time when our nation is at war, we do not have adequate health care, we are destroying our planet, our education system is in crisis, our immigration system is broken, and our jobs and the economy is in a mess - our government is not working for us.
There’s a lot at stake and I don’t expect all of these issues will be solved immediately, but I do expect our president to lead this country in the right direction.
As a young woman and a daughter of Korean immigrants, I could not sit idly by and let the next 25 years of my life continue down this course. In this critical time, we need a strong and compassionate president that will bring our country together to lead on the most pressing issues facing us today. This is why I joined the campaign and this is why everyone I know needs to as well.
It was definitely clear at this year’s Democratic Convention and it is reflective in Senator Obama’s grassroots campaign, that it’s supported by the people - diverse people - from all backgrounds inclusive of various ages, races, classes, genders, and sexual orientations. He has the ability to bring this country together. This is the type of movement and candidate I'm thrilled to support. For the first time, this is why I have ever contributed money to a political candidate. This is why I volunteer my time. This is why I am now proud to be a Democrat. And, this is why I have made a commitment to ensure that Senator Obama wins this election.
As Obama has said time and time before, this election is not about him, it’s about us. We must take an active role in this year’s election and beyond to ensure that our fundamental rights are protected and the nation’s most pressing issues are resolved. I hope you will join me in making this happen.
A former U.S. Student Association alumnus once said, “We should all use our time, talents, and treasure wisely.” It should be reflected in our values and what we want to accomplish in our lives. I hope you will join me in the campaign, visit http://www.barackobama.com/ and sign-up, donate, and volunteer.
I wish I could thank each and every person who has supported me in this incredible journey. You have all been my inspiration in doing this work and why I continually feel honored and privileged to be able to. Now…let’s go change the world!
Friday, August 29, 2008
we experienced history in the making
August 28, 1963 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers the "I Have A Dream" during the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.
45 years later, Senator Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination for President at INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, C.O.
We have experienced history in the making.
Korean Ajumma for Obama bag info
On one of the first days in Denver, I met a woman who had an "Ajumma (아줌마) for Obama" bag, here's the link for other items:
http://www.cafepress.com/yisoonshin
Please support, all sales profit is donated to the Obama campaign.
http://www.cafepress.com/yisoonshin
Please support, all sales profit is donated to the Obama campaign.
interview with Ruby
I had mentioned an interview I did with Ruby Reid and Toshi Hoo from the East Bay Obama office on Wednesday, here's the clip:
Even celebrities @ the airport
It just so happened that the Black Eyed Peas were also in front of me in the security line as well. They put on a great show last night. They even talked about it on our shuttle ride to our terminal. They're awesome.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Fired up! Ready to go!
That was absolutely amazing. I'm inspired, energized, and fired up, ready to go!
If you can imagine, we are now in a massive crowd of people. We need to get on a shuttle to get back to the hotel and I don't think that's going to happen anytime soon. It's pretty chaotic but I'm in good company and I feel great :)
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