I HAVE A DREAM TODAY

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day everyone.

USHERING IN THE OBAMA PRESIDENCY

The press, especially the 24 hour cable news channels, are having a field day covering every minute aspect of the inauguration of President-Elect Obama.  While I am happy to look forward to watching his administration seize upon the opportunities present amidst the many crises plaguing our nation, the saturation of coverage and news can leave one a bit weary.  Nevertheless, I thought I’d share two pictures in lieu of the wave of celebratory spirit.

View all of “Obama’s Obsessions” here.

This second photo is priceless.

THE YEAR OF THE OX

According to the Chinese zodiac calender, in less than two weeks the year of the Rat will say goodbye and the year of the Ox will make a grand entrance.  Well, as grand as an entrance as possible amidst the circumstances of a major economic downturn and troubles across the continents.  According to my dad and some random websites (that I searched for to see if my dad was correct), the year of the Ox is supposed to be one of hardships and a slew of difficulties, which can only be overcome through hard work and fastidiousness.  Apparently, my parents think that this year’s ox is particularly mean, because of all the deaths that have happened since the start of the new year.  I have to admit, there have been a lot of random deaths.  The conflict in Gaza, Iraq, Afghanistan, ferries sinking in Indonesia, murders and deaths in my local metro area… the numbers keep piling up.  Luckily, everyone from today’s random plane crash in the Hudson River survived; it’s an incident that’s so crazy it could’ve have been made up.  The apparent cause of engine failure on the port and starboard side: Geese.  Insane.  Utterly insane.  I hope this year doesn’t end up like the familiar picture below.

[I tried to ford the river and my (f*cking) oxen died.]

CORPORATE CONNECTIONS

Someone created a really cool image of how interconnected corporations are in the present day.  I took a snapshot below, but you can view the whole thing here.

NATURALLY JAPANESE

Naturally, it’s also a game store called the “flatflat store” in the Harajuku district of Tokyo.  I love the design because it reminds me of the Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan.  I wish building interiors were this creative.

More photos and info on io9.

CLEVER AND CUTE CONDOM COMMERCIAL

Apologies for the alliteration.  Dammit I did it again, didn’t I?

SPEAKING OF HOPE

I hope that someday that the photo below will be a symbolic of actual peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

OBAMAFICATION

I’ve Obamafied myself.  You can too here.

HAPPY BELATED NEW YEAR

Greetings to 2009!

A new year full of promises, hope and turmoil has just begun.  I’m not going to lie and say that I’m cheerful and 100% optimistic, but I did start the year off quite nicely, having spent time with friends and family (and good food).  This past New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day was surprisingly pleasant, as it had the perfect balance of fun and mellowness.  I’m hoping this to be a personal year of renewal and new adventures, and I hope it is for you too.  Best wishes for 2009 .