Happy Martin Luther King Day. From my cubicle to your day off.

If you haven't been paying attention to your national media lately, this week is fairly historic. Barack Obama will accept his post at the White House tomorrow morning--the first black President to reign over the United States and the first President to take on such a devestatingly awful economy in many, many moons. Of course, the succession of the inauguration just a day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day has not been missed by American news reports either. Though I'd usually be quick to accuse the media of creating an angle just to cause a sensation, I'm equally impressed by the significance of this calendar coincidence. That Martin Luther King Jr. never lived to see the fruits of his labor is a great shame. But one that we should not overlook. Great thanks to this American hero for paving the way for our next American hero, Barack Obama.

I leave you with this profound holiday message, courtesy of someecards...

Breaking News Alert: Kanye West's ego may explode his head.

In Britain's Oberver, Kanye West is quoted as saying 'I WOULD definitely like to be cool with the president. I would just like to hoop with him.' [NY Post - Page Six]

Seriously Kanye? I know you're famous and all. But the president's got bigger fish to fry. And much, much, much more intelligent people to chat with. I know you went to UniverseCity and all [haha, real good one Kanye]. But I think your ego's officially reached an inbalanced ratio to your actual amount of talent.

For the latest example of Kanye's [un]talent: last night's SNL performance. [Gawker]

If only Kanye could have kept to developing his talent (which yes, I absolutely believe he's got) instead of fostering his God complex. People don't want to hate you Kanye...it's just so hard not to!

Photo Credit: Kanye West's MySpace

As the race draws to a close...

The current map on the homepage of NYTimes.com, as we approach the 7 o'clock hour is frighteningly red. Barack Obama is winning the race, but not by the sweeping lead you would have thought he had guaranteed to him if you live in California, or New York or a state where people are led by their hearts and not by bibles.

Last night, I volunteered at the shelter near my home and the young children, all under 10 years old, of all races--they all told me that they would be 'voting' for Obama today. When I asked one why, he let me know that Obama would 'be the first president.' Well, not really. But not so far from the truth. It is a shame that these children are not voting today--we would all benefit from their innocence and their hopefulness.

Jessie for President.

The other night on CNN's Larry King, Chris Rock appeared to make jabs at Bill Clinton, compare Palin to Kim Kardashian and support Barack Obama. Oh, and seemingly make Larry and his entire audience uncomfortable.



Chris suggested voting for Barack because he has one house versus John McCain's multiple houses. That if the economy goes down and McCain loses 1/2 his houses, he'd still be ok while the guy with one house gets worried.

I'd like to suggest voting for me, the girl with one studio apartment. That she rents. In Koreatown. Complete with ants in the bathroom and roaches in the kitchen. Jessie for president. Write 'er in.

xo * The poorest candidate for president