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November 14, 2008

Hi everyone!

Voting for the first time proved to be one of the most liberating experiences in all of my 20 years of being an American citizen. And when my chosen candidate won the Pennsylvania vote, I felt like my measly vote wasn’t so insignificant after all.

On the same day that I cast my vote for the 2008 president election, I donated blood during the Red Cross blood drive held in the Downs Auditorium on campus. I donated blood last year and can honestly admit that I was terrified, but this year was a lot less stressful and I managed to emerge unscathed. Apparently Philadelphia University students are notorious for fainting or becoming lightheaded after giving blood, but I made sure to drink plenty of water and eat a healthy breakfast before my donation time. The entire process went pretty smoothly, but by the next morning I noticed a new development on my arm--a dark bruise forming on the spot right where the needle was inserted into my arm. The bruise has gotten progressively worse everyday, but I’m not too worried since it is common for slight bruising to occur and it will probably start fading.

 
 

Foods: Sushi

Bands/Singer: Secondhand Serenade, Something Corporate

Activities: Reading

Movie: Amelie

Books: Ishmael, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Color: Aquamarine

Team or Sport: Soccer

Place: Corcovado, Costa Rica

 
 
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