I had a friend once tell me (in Hong Kong) that restaurants are different depending on the location, particularly in taste! He said “Brandon, I think the pickles are sweeter here at the Hong Kong McDonald’s as opposed to the United States” or something to that affect. I told him that I thought it was all in his head! There are some places like Pizza Hut that have different dishes that would not be served in the United States, like Chicken curry pizza, but for the most part McDonald’s is the same in taste. But one thing I can say that is different is in Hong Kong they deliver! I was riding in an elevator and took a quick snapshot before the delivery girl noticed. I saw her little delivery bag and I thought it was so cool!
Anyways on to a more serious topic! This is the last picture I was able to get with my camera… The camera I just purchased last week in the United States at Cash Converters just stopped working yesterday. I was trying to take pictures in Mongkok, but it was no use. Needless to say, once I get back, I am going to have a long talk with them in why they sold me a defective productive. So I am going to have to dip into my savings account and buy a camera here in Hong Kong. Most things in Hong Kong are much cheaper than in the United States, but that being said, electronics and apartments are much more expensive in Hong Kong. I hear people say well there is no sales tax in Hong Kong, therefore it must be cheaper. Well even with sales tax in the United States, cameras are MUCH more inexpensive compared to Hong Kong.
I also wanted to mention our team’s success in the marathons! We have had three successful runs out of four! Our Coach is giving us pointers and it is going great!
Today was the first time I have ever seen a president/ presidential candidate in person. I am a Ron Paul fan first and foremost, but Newt would definitely be my second choice. I just REALLY don’t like Mitt Romney. Anyways the AIT building here in Fayetteville, North Carolina was hosting a Republican function. It was a small crowd and too be honest I felt really out of place. This crazy racist woman kept trying to convince me biracial people are tricksters out to destroy the United States. I wanted to tell her she sounded like the nutbag who killed all those people in Norway last year… Or some frigging neo-nazi. Anyways I consider myself to be more of an independent (or Traditionalist) and I do not like to call myself a Republican or Democrat, because I think both parties have good and bad points. 
It just makes me angry how Republicans demonize democrats, like they are demonic. We need to stop looking at parties and see each other as Americans. I mean don’t get me wrong, Democrats mud-sling also, but in a more discreet fashion (just as bad). Because I maintain that both parties are essentially the same, looking out for the best interest of rich politicians. Whether it was George Bush in office bailing out the car industries or President Obama bailing out wall street. When it all comes done to things, the Republicans and the Democrats only care about their fat wallets and I sincerely think a lot of their disagreements are for show in order to distract us from the thievery they are participating in!
I wish my battery was charged on my good camera, but unfortunately I just had my Nexus One. I guess the photos are decent for a camera phone. Anyways I am not here to tell you how to vote, I believe that’s something that is left for YOU to figure out. But I will tell you not to buy all the news media or every politician. We have a country run by special interests; including foreign nationals, corrupt businessmen, and people who only care about destroying our freedoms. I just want you to think for yourself and be informed. Look outside the US for news, because FOX is overly bias for the Republican party and CNN is apparently in favor of Democrats. Listen to an outside voice (like the BBC) or listen to both Fox and CNN to make a balanced judgement. Anyways make sure to go out and vote! The Presidential elections are right around the corner (November 2012) and here in Fayetteville, early voting is opened now and the official day is May 8th for primaries! Go out and be a responsible citizen!
I can honestly say I have never seen Gmail down and I have been using this service of Google’s since it first came out. Hmm I wonder what is going on? I saw a lot of people on Twitter saying the same thing… Hmm 😛 Speaking of Twitter, I saw a funny tweet from Engadget that said “Gmail down for many, Hotmail users feel free to gloat”. 
I went to the Asian market today and I was excited to try out some new treats! I have lately been interested in Hawaiian history/ culture. This being said, when I saw this “Hawaiian” coffee I decided to purchase it. Overall it was very tasty, a little overpriced but it was worth a try.
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