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Phil Donohue and the "Body of War"

Keynote at the CA Dem state convention, shared his film "Body of War" The premise - anti Iraq film featuring the Thomas Young story, song by Eddie Vedder. "It is amazing what we can do to scare the American people...You only get a statue if you go to war. You don't get one for solving the health care issue or global warming - just for war. Our parks are filled with heroes with swords. One more death - American, Iraqi, Peacekeeper - is reprehensible." Good point Phil! Can't wait to see your film and buy Eddie's song.

CA Democratic Convention Day 2

The uber cute Mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsome is up on stage as I blog. He gushed about how SF is making change and keeping its promises to its residents through Initiatives such as developing a K-16 college track and paying teachers what they are really worth. "This should be the party that ends poverty!" Mayor McHottie said. He referred to John Edwards - be still my heart and reiterated that dems need to have faith and fight on.

CA Democratic Convention: Asian Pacific Americans impacting the politcal landscape

As you probably have read, Stefania, Donna, Glennia and I hit the CA Democratic State Convention this weekend.  Stefania and I hit the Asian Pacific Islander caucus on Friday.  As a local political junkie, it was gratifying to see a room full of API political leaders from across the state.  One elder Assemblymember mused about when he started out the API caucus had about 20 people and there was no one in the room that was an elected official.  They spent much of their time trying to figure out how to get someone of Asian descent elected locally and how to engage more APIs to vote.  Today the room had at least a two dozen elected officials and many others in campaigns or readying themselves to run in the future.   Some local people present were Hon. Buu Thai (Franklin McKinley School District), Hon. Paul Fong (Foothill DeAnza Community College Board) and Mayor Otto Lee (City of Sunnyvale).

Having never been to a a caucus, it was an eye opening experience (albeit chaotic).  Some random hings I walked away with:

• 10 of 120 state legistators are of API decent.
• Dynamos that kick butt include Arlie Ricasa from San Diego who is running for Assembly and Betty Yee, Vice Chair of the State Board of Equalization.  Arlie is running to be the first Pinay in the state legislature.  Betty will address the entire convention tomorrow.
• You can be a delegate to the state convention if you get your large family to come out and vote for you - so be nice to your momma, she'll bring her friends.
• The API caucus doesn't mess around when it comes to their 2 minute time limit. One dollar per minute that or purchasing a membership - now how is that for a fundraising plan:) ?!
  
• Assemblymember Fiona Ma and the State CPA Association hosted a Karaoke SmackDown. I am sure that was quite the event. I went to bed:(  hmmm....
  

Nancy Pelosi up close

Okay, after we took down some folks to get a good seat, the momocrats are here listening to the amazing Ms. Pelosi. She covered a range of topics including the priorities the dems have taken on and hope to continue to work on.
Nancy was a fantastic cheerleader for the delegates focusing them on what is important. "We must have a democrat as president...we must keep our eye on the prize". How right is she! More updates tonight!

Momocrats in da house!

Me and the Momocrats are here at the California Democratic Party State Convention here in San Jose. We'll be liveblogging the event and documenting our adventures. Some sessions I am particularly excited about - seeing Nancy Pelosi and Bill Clinton. We'll also hit the Teachers assoc. Gala Dessert reception, casino night and the Karaoke Bash hosted by Fiona Ma and the Ca Society of CPAs. Look out Superdelgates and accountants I"m ready to sing!

Wordless Wednesday: March Madness Continues

As if there were a question about who we root for..Go Bruins! 

Week 2: Operation Bathing Suit Ready

I had some great news on the road to hot bikini babe status.

I've been working out with a personal trainer twice a week for a few months now.  I've traded my one luxury, a monthly full body massage for the "pleasure" of grueling workouts with Danielle:) ( I'll post more about how super fantastic she is another day!)  Good news though is after a two months since the last time we measured me - I have great news to report. I have lost about 1/2 an inch everywhere - some parts a bit more.  Since I started I've lost about 2 inches in my waist and hips.  Oh yeah!  I was thinking those jeans were a little looser.  Hmmm...  seemed to me that celebrating with a piece o' cake and easter candy were in tall order!  and NO I didn't feel bad about it. 

On another note, my workout partner, is also seeing big results - so much so that she has been offering up free grabs at her A*&!    Now, that is a sign of REAL progress - sure go on "feel my butt"! She has worked out hard and certainly deserves all of our love and admiration!   All those lunges, spinning on the bike and Romanian dead lifts are beginning to pay off.

I'm not there quite yet, but when I am - look out!  I am sure the last time I showed ANYONE my bottom willingly was when I was two - long over due:)   No on to working on the diet...  anyone have some tips on this front?

Alternatives to actually watching your big brother play base ball

Include: watching Scooby Doo, buying candy, cheering for the other team, having nachos, buying more candy, go to the playground, visit with dogs, ask mom how much longer till the end of the game and oh yeah, beg for candy since mommy's wallet is empty!

Pizza party

Kiley went to a bday party. It was a great idea at the Little chef's academy in sunnyvale. The kids learned how to make pizzas and I got to eat it:) Good skill to have.

Moblog test .

My freakin pig sty of desk. Must clean or no Easter candy!