The Siegs Go to the Opera (and other fun tales)

I would like to begin by announcing a breakup. Peter and I will no longer share this blog as (semi)consistently as before. He has broken free and set up his own blog. He has devoted hours to his first post, an in-depth study/commentary/discussion "bloggentary" on the biblical book of 1 John.
If you are interested in studying and interacting with him on this passage and later passages to come, click here and begin reading.
(he will come back to visit this blog if he has any non-studious entries)

Onward...
Concerning the 2008 presidential elections this year, I have surprised myself. I was very apathetic to the whole process, assuming that I would not like a single candidate, so I was not going to bother to look them up or to take part in the voting opportunity. It did not help that the only thing I read in news articles about the elections was the close race between leading Democrats Obama and Clinton. I, being aligned mostly with Democrats in the past, did not like either candidate and did not want to vote for someone I did not necessarily trust. However, I randomly, accidentally came across a Youtube video of a group of people in Columbus, Ohio demonstrating the 1773 Boston Tea Party in relation to today. Not only did I see, to my surprise, my cousin among the crowd of "Revolutionists", but I learned a bit about a Republican candidate named Ron Paul. I was intrigued with the views the "Revolutionists" presented and decided to read more.
Eventually, I found myself at his campaign website. I read his views on how he would run America if elected president and was pleased. I will save myself time and any readers time and not outline his views, his strong points, etc. and instead push that, if you are interested, you should visit the link I provided. (As a side note, this man is also a killer in debates. He is often criticized by other Republicans and the media for his views, but it is clear to see that it does not sway him. He holds fast and still sounds so very sincere and concerned.)
I like him, I do not feel threatened by him, nor do I feel he is hiding something. He has my vote.

Concerning other goings on...
-Peter will soon return to school, thus greatly reducing our time together, and turn 21 on the same day.
-We attended Broadway Across America's "the Phantom of the Opera" and had a wonderful time. We also learned that a $10 souvenir booklet (worth $2) is apparently worthy of thievery. (Also, why do people feel they need to monopoloze so much on tangible memories or souvenirs - a thing I never really understood much?) Alas, it was a wonderful show and a greatly enjoyable evening.
-The January weather in Louisville has seemingly decided to stop being bi-polar (and too warm) and actually stay cold. It is currently snowing outside my window, and I am very excited.