Time to Change Your Attitude

I wish more people understood this.

Thought of the Day: Time to Change your Attitude

"Each day may not be a good one,
But there’s something good in every day.
The difference is usually our attitude.
Look for the positive.
You’ll find then the positives will shine through.
They will act as sign posts to navigate through the dark times."

Thanks to the ISS blog for posting this! I felt it was timely and pertinent, and a good reminder for all.

Recapping the Presidential visit

The Seattle Times posted an article this morning about Sue Black (the teen's bio teacher) introducing Obama at the Paramount yesterday afternoon. Other than the fact that they got the teenagers details wrong (he actually IS part of the campaign), the article is informative about Sue and her journey. Read it here.

At the event itself, the teen didn't get to meet the POTUS, but it was an amazing day, and to watch his teacher experience such a monumentous event ... he was a bit like a proud parent. It wouldn't have happened without his intervention, without him interviewing her in the first place. Talk about a proud parent ... he was this catalyst to a once in a lifetime experience for her. Holy wow.

He took a bunch of pictures and left the files on my computer. So I stole a few to share with you all. Enjoy.

Yeah, that would be Dave Matthews. Singing before the president comes on stage.

A very fitting picture of Sue Black, she has a lot of energy.

Holy cow, she's hugging the president! So cool!

Press craziness!

What a crazy adventure! So proud of this "kid" and all that he is experiencing!!

Hanging with the President, part 2

A couple months ago the teenager submitted a blog post on one of his teachers, Suzanne Black, to the Obama for America website.

A few weeks ago, some of the higher-ups in the Washington state chapter of the campaign were discussing who should introduce Obama at an upcoming local fundraising event. Suzanne's name was thrown into the mix because of the blog post Austin wrote. They called Austin to get some more information about her and eventually she was picked.

Today, Suzanne Black will be introducing Barack Obama at the Paramount theater. Dave Matthews will be performing as well. And the teenager will be there to take it all in. With his camera. Wearing his brand new suit that "he" bought to wear to prom.

Earlier this week, when he finally got the approval from the higher ups to be at the event, we had the following conversation.

Teen: I got approved! I get to go see the President again!

Me: Do you think you'll get a chance to meet him?

Teen: Maybe

Me: If you do, you better get a picture.

Teen: I'll try

Me. Um, no. There is no try. If you meet the president and there is not a picture to document it, I will not pay for college.

Teen: (LoLing) Okay! I'll make sure someone takes a picture.

Me: Good. Now get your head out of the clouds and go do the dishes.

The teen, with the Governor of Washington state last month. No big deal.

What a ride this kid is on. He's only 18. I can't wait to see what he does next.