What does it mean to elect Barack Obama to the United States Presidency for me? It means to me that the words we speak, the emotions and cries we show others, and the passion and hope we feel for a better world are eventually heard. It means to me that it is my duty as an American now, to write, speak and promote my perspective, because my perspective is one of peace, love and positive change. The United States of America started electing Barack Obama as the first back President on August 28^th, 1963, when our first great black leader, Martin Luther King Jr, expressed his heart and soul, and uttered the famous words common to us all, “I have a dream.” Dreams are quite amazing experiences. My dreams told me that I am to be a musician, and that my purpose is to connect to the world’s people through music. Today, I believe in that dream more than any time in my life. I am so lucky, excited and humbled to have been 20 years old, living in Buenos Aires, with the entire world ahead of me, the day we began to change America.

Today Barack Obama is President. And tomorrow we will take our reactions to the change we created, and use this knowledge: that we believe and support one another, regardless of race, religion, or any other seemingly outside barriers, to work hard and fulfill our dreams. Because with Barack in the White House we are one step closer to viewing the other people in our world not as others, but as fellow humans striving for the same goal. I support Barack Obama because he says everything that I, as a future leader of our world, think about how we must change in order to evolve, and progress living standards. I am almost without words to describe my reactions. It feels like everything is possible. This happened with words!!! This happened with honest listening and reacting!!! This happened because we as the generation of today, took a stand, and publicly said, we will not wait any longer as our brothers and sisters around the world suffer. Because we are finding out that in order for me to succeed, you must succeed. This change will forever shift the perspectives and actions of our nation’s people. Our brain’s realization of the first black President on November 4^th, 2008, will stick in our minds and hearts, and be transmitted to our children, and generations and generations in the future will live in a world where bigotry and ignorance are a thing of the past. I am so grateful for the American change, and for the faith I have been assured is pivotal in changing our world. First we must dream. And then we must speak our world into the existence we desire.

I would like to build a bridge connecting me with all the ears in the world. I want to connect to every person, and believe i can, based on our common humanity, through my music, so that we will all begin to appreciate each second, day, and each other more. I would also like a build a bridge to the middle east, offering safety to those in danger, and those who want change. My only concern is that some extremists over there aren't ready to take a step on the bridge i create towards peace... so, to people reading this- can change come from the unwilling? isn't the first step to change, realizing that you want to change? and then the next step is action. POSITIVE, WORLD-FIXING ACTION!

1) What is your purpose? (25 words or less.) If you had to describe your calling in life, what would you say? What are you here to do? What gift is yours to give to the world?

I was born to connect with people through music. I will give the world a new perspective and rejuvenate our sense of celebration of this moment.

2) What do you love, and how do (or will) your actions demonstrate this? (250 words or less.) We at Gaia believe that following your heart is the best way to help the whole planet. What do you care about, and what do you most enjoy doing?

I love writing music, and talking to people. I love the excited feeling I get after speaking with someone, learning from them, then writing a song about the perspective I was opened up to by another. Since I use this positive energy as fuel for my passions, I continually engage in others, try to positively impact them, and keep my mind open so that they may affect me too. I keep a pen and paper on me at all times so I don’t miss an idea that pops up into my head, and I write music 24/7. I believe that my actions, as well as my perspective and demeanor confirm my genuine desire to connect with others through music. I know that each human is able to feel rhythm and respond to ideas, and I am working to strike the right chord in every person. I wake up every morning and ask my guitar, “What will today bring?” and each day has been incredible. After seven years of playing, I have written 27 songs, and have a goal of doubling that number. My words express my love for life, people, and our world, and my hands express my love for music, sound, and rhythm. I am studying Psychology so I may be aware of my connection to others, and I volunteer with many different organizations. I believe that with more experiences, I will have more information, and therefore more power to change our world. I am a social entrepreneur.

3) Write your ideal job description. (250 words or less.) Forget about job titles like 'doctor' or 'artist' or 'lawyer.' If you could get paid just to live, how would you spend your time? What would you devote your life to? What would your days be like?

My ideal job would be to travel. I would live in countries like Australia, India, Argentina, and Spain, for maybe 6 months or a year at a time, building up communities in each place. I want to use music as a draw for social action, and would identify an issue in a community in each country, develop a team, and work together with the community to aid those affected by the problem. I also would create community events like art fairs and music festivals so that the community celebrates culture and art. This will positively affect those living in the community, and will bring tourism and thus economic development to the area. I would devote my life to traveling around the world, connecting with people and learning about cultures, writing music, and bringing communities together. I would live a very simple life with my wife and kids, and will work to create a better world for future generations. My ideal day would be to wake up, play with and raise my children, meet with community leaders over a long lunch, record music in the afternoon, and enjoy sunset with my wife before the night’s community activities. If I could do anything and live comfortably, I would work to give my children every opportunity I had or wanted to have, so that when I am no longer here, they can continue the work I started to change the world. I would spend my life thinking, learning, and connecting with others…and love it.