Travel plans… kinda

Last night I hung out with my good ol’ friends Sara and Micheal (Japan travel mate) at Crown and Anchor. Was a wee bit chilly outside, but with enough pitchers of Fireman’s 4, we were able to withstand it the freezing 50 degree temperatures!! *insert dramatic music*

It was an awesome night out and to top it off, it is VERY likely that both of them will join us on our trip to Egypt late next year. Enthralled isn’t even the word I am looking for.

I’m just stoked that I don’t make a shitty travel mate.

SUCCESS!

I have found a digital camera to play around with before London!

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

At least I can have something to get me on the road to photography freedom! No more crappy consumer digital camera pictures!

GAH I AM SO EXCITED.

***On a side note.***
I should be going to be right now. Shaun and I are going to start taking care of our niece and nephew every Tuesday and every other Wednesday. Isn’t that what family does for each other?

I’m super excited. I get to fingerpaint with Audrey, do dances, watch Sesame Street and go to the park. I will…. have my minion. I think Shaun will be teaching Justin how to skateboard tomorrow. Its supposed to be in the high 70s. Super nice day.

Wish us luck! I think we will need it!

So excited.

Work screwed us a bit with our vacation time but I think they will be okay with letting us go with unpaid days to head to London.

I’m just concerned about trying to make it to Egypt later that year. There is definitely alot of “what ifs”

I am soooo looking forward to 2009. Shaun and I have MANY opportunities ahead of us and we’re taking it head on! I am determined to be a well traveled person, a better drummer, and focusing more on artistic output.

2009 HERE I COME. RAWR!

Quick note:

I had to do it, too…:), originally uploaded by Katarina 2353 (AWAY until January).

Tickets have been purchased. London here we come on FEB 24th!

YAY! MORE STAMPS FOR MY PASSPORT!

Holidays are almost over!

Lived through another year and escaped with minimal drama. Very busy so I will write when I have a chance.

Jole’s wedding is this Sunday!

Christmas presents!

I get to bake for MANY hours tomorrow for people’s Christmas presents.

I’m really excited.

However, I also have to figure out time to go and deliver the goods….

Latest Banksy

Latest Banksy, originally uploaded by Arkfinder.

I thought this was wonderful.

I can’t wait to take a bajillion pictures while in London. Shaun and I were looking at hotels and hostels forever and a day last night. So many choices.

Pin up!

So, I got a message out of no where on my Facebook from the girl who did the photoshoot with Miss Jolie and I. She has been trying to get ahold of me and lo and behold… has the photos in a folder to send to me. So now comes the waiting game… I AM SO EXCITED.

**Photo by Sarah Lim**

A passport I take for granted.

So, I was on AIM chatting with a dear old friend of mine that I took an “Alternative Media” class with back in my days at the University of Texas. We were chatting when I got shocking news of an injustice occurring to my friend:

Friend
anythign new though?
10:27 PM
Penpengirlie
Heading to London for two weeks in Feb… trying to hit Egypt in Nov.
Friend
oh damn
nice miss
i can’t get my passport
i’m trying to travel
it appears that they have been hassling hispanics born in the valley in recent years
check this out
http://www.aclu.org/racialjustice/gen/passports.html
10:31 PM
Penpengirlie
Whoa
10:28 PM
Friend
yeah
so far i’ve managed to get all kinds of elementary school stuff
10:32 PM
Penpengirlie
WOW. That BLOWS.
I’m sorry!
I was born in Laredo in a hospital.
Friend
you lucky whore!
haha
10:34 PM
Penpengirlie
I’m sorry. That is so shitty.
How many times have you apped?
10:31 PM
Friend
this is my first time
but i paid to have it expedited then two weeks later they sent this letter saying that my birth certificate isn’t enough proof for american citizenship
i was like… umm… yeah i voted twice already

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Here is an American citizen, being profiled and not able to get his passport. The fact that I could have been denied as well and missed out on some of the most important experiences of my life really concerns me. The only reason I got out of it was due to the fact I was born in a hospital. If Obama could prove his citizenship with a birth certificate and be president-elect, then, why can’t my friend go see Europe and come back?

He was born here. Yes, maybe by a midwife, but isn’t that the mother’s choice? Just because he is hispanic this is an issue?

I have convinced him to document EVERYTHING. Even if it turns out to be a 5 minute piece, it needs to get out there and be seen and heard. This is crap!

She’s a Rainbow

She’s a Rainbow, originally uploaded by biancoreartico.

I had to look for something happy.

Things are looking up, I need to remember to stay positive. We get to test drive some cars this weekend! YAY!

Going to be a busy next month or so. I get to start planning our trip to London! SO EXCITED!