Politics, Football and the Expensive Life.

So this is my first post since I got home. I only have some random things to say.

Of course, this has to start with football. I've realized, I don't know if it was just recently or some time ago (and the idea just got buried under the piles of information from overstudying in DC), that I want a job with a UK football team- whether it is with the management or... well, where else could I be given my degree. I couldn't possibly be a therapist, a manager, let alone a player. But given that I'm pursuing Public Policy, I don't know how it's ever gonna happen. But seriously, I want nothing else in this world but THAT. Finally, I know what I REALLY want. No hesitations whatsoever. I know I've been a fan for only 11 months. But the hell do I care?

I was talking to a friend about grad school. Well at first about leaving then we got to talking about it and how it would cost so much. She's going to Australia next month (yay for her leaving!) to do her MSc (or is it MA?). Anyway, damn these countries. No wonder they become so wealthy. Education costs so much especially in the US!!! She's spending close to 400 Aussie dollars per unit and she's having 60. Converting it... I actually would rather not. It just costs a lot, plain and simple. Let's leave it at that. I told her how much mine would cost and... she's surprised by it, too. That made me realize, any other higher education I will get in the future, I will do it elsewhere. That is, for my MBA, I want London Business School. At least that's top priority. More of a dream actually. Then if not, I can go to Spain, France, or... somewhere in UK again. Ahh, there goes my dream of seeing the world again. Still alive. Very much so. Point is, my MA in the CA shall be my last in the US.

I just finished reading Soccer in Sun and Shadow. Loved it. It is one book I am quite sure I will read again. FYI, I don't read books for the second time. I don't think I've ever done that because I think it's a waste of time, especially in my case where I have a lot waiting to be read. Anyway, it is simply an excellent football book containing history of football especially in Latin American countries. Eduardo Galeano, the author, is from Uruguay. Now I started on one of the books I got from CPAC, Conservative Political Action Conference. I'm lovin it. It's called Bankrupt: The Intellectual and Moral Bankruptcy of Today's Democratic Party. I came to DC without siding with a particular party. Actuall I sorta did, answering 'liberal democrat' to one of the questions asked by TFAS for the applicant profile. But having spent time in DC made me realize, I answered wrong. And reading about the Democrats' screw ups makes me happy. :D (For one, I worked for a GOP representative. Two, I am a conversative. So yeah, what the hell was I thinking saying I was a liberal democrat? Yuck.)

I thought removing the indelible ink on my index finger was gonna be a biatch. But it wasn't. I only had to use alcohol and it was gone. Somebody else could have voted twice today. The last time I checked, 10 out of the 12 I voted for senator are in the unofficial 12. Awesome. And no, I didn't vote, never will do vote, for an actor/actress for Senate. Gosh, I hope these people make use of their time where they're best at spending it, acting. What the hell do they know about governance anyway? Sheesh, please stay at your field!!! What the hell are you thinking running for office?!?! Idiots!!! So unless you're some smart ass,, highly educated, from either UP, AdMu, or even DLSU (feel free to name other schools and I'll approve), don't even bother! OKAY?!?!!? Thank God not a single one of them is in the 12 so far. Thank YOU.

I am appearing for the visa interview on Friday and... I don't think I'm preparing for it as much as I did when I applied the first time. Sheesh, I hope this doesn't mean anything, especially the receipt I have of the SEVIS fee payment... is shitty. Long story. I should be able to fix it by tomorrow night. Actually I feel like I already have more than half of what I need. I MUST GET THIS VISA or I miss seeing Chelsea. Oh my, Chelsea, I will see you in July. Oh my, I am gonna pass out. Oh... oh...