South Side Irish Parade

from	Sasha Kaun
to		southsideirishparade@yahoo.com
date		Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 12:06 PM
subject		South Side Irish Parade

Hello,

I attended the South Side Irish Parade for the first time this past weekend. I had a blast! I even joined the parade for a little bit. I have pictures to prove it if you don't believe me. This was my first trip to the South ever. I can't wait to come back! I have even thought about moving to the South. Are the portable restrooms on the streets year round? Can I get one in front of my house?

The reason I am writing this letter is because I lost a valuable very important to me sometime during the parade. This particular item is a 10 foot leprechaun. This thing is a GIANT! I call it "Giant Leprechaun". Have you seen this Giant Leprechaun around the town? I remember having it with me when I joined the parade.

Let me describe this Giant Leprechaun so you will know what to look for. It is 10 feet tall, has a green outfit, a green hat, and a red beard.

I last remember having it at the Dunkin' Donuts on Western where I was signing autographs. I then walked toward Hoyne Avenue. Please let you know if you have seen my Giant Leprechaun. This is very important to me.

Thank you,
Sasha

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	from	Anne Coakley
to		Sasha Kaun
date		Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 1:25 AM
subject		Re: South Side Irish Parade

Sasha,

We are glad you had such a fun time getting wasted at our parade, crashing the parade by marching in it (probably with alcohol in your hand and putting us at great risk of damage to our image, our insurance costs, and our standing with the City of Chicago), and wandering our neighborhood in such a state that you misplaced a TEN FOOT LEPRECHAUN. Because that's what the parade is all about, giving people a place to get stupidly drunk, pee on our lawns, litter our yards, and act like idiots.

For what it's worth, the parade started out as a celebration of Irish heritage, family, and faith. People like you have turned it into the disgrace it is today. Thanks a lot.

And if we find your leprechaun, you can count on not getting it back.

Korean Trip

from	Sasha Kaun
to		la@kntoamerica.com
date		Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 6:57 PM
subject		Korean trip

Hello,

I am looking to plan a trip to Korea this summer. I am excited to go as my grandfather fought in the Korean war. However, I have heard that there is a good Korea and a bad Korea. Which Korea is good and which is bad? Will it be safe for me to visit the bad Korea? I do not discriminate against Koreas. I do discriminate against Dakodas though. I prefer the North.

Is it customary for me to bring a gift to gain entry into either Korea? What would be an appropriate gift? Also, what do Koreans think of America? Should I tell them I am from America or should I say I am from somewhere like Alaska? Please advise. I do not want to offend anyone. That is why I think a gift is very important. Perhaps a calculator?

I appreciate your assistance in preparing me for my trip and look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Sasha Kaun

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	from	la
to		Sasha Kaun
date		Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 11:53 AM
subject		Re: Korean trip

Hello.

South Korea is a democracy where the citizens travel freely. Also they encourage more foreign tourists to visit the nation. It is competely safe for you to travel in S.Korea. Don't be afraid to tell them you are from Ameirca. Nice people are always welcome regardless of their nationalities. If you have any friends living in Korea, you may bring something small that can represent America for them.(Keychains, dolls, postcards, etc)

However, North Korea is a communist dictatorship where the freedom of travel is prohibited to both the citizens and non-citizens.

If you do need any more questions to plan your trip to Korea, please do ask us again, anytime. Also, you may visit the Korea tourist website at english.visitkorea.or.kr There is lots of useful information on Korea in the website.

Regards,

Sienna

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from	Sasha Kaun
to		la
date		Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 12:06 PM
subject		Re: Korean trip

Sienna,

North Korea does not sound pleasant. I no longer wish to visit there. How is freedom of travel prohibited to citizens? That does not seem fair. Does this mean they can never leave their house? What if a great band like U2 wanted to play a concert in North Korea. Would the government prevent its citizens from hearing the great music of U2?

South Korea sounds great. I wish very mush to visit. I will bring a calculator as a small gift! I have tried to use an abacus and believe me when I say it is not easy. However, is there any chance of North Korea attacking South Korea when I am there? I do not want this to happen. I have heard stories of Northerners being caught in the South on vacation in Florida during the Civil War. That would be bad.

Do you organize trips for customers or who should I contact to make the appropriate arrangements.

Thank you very much!
Sasha

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	from	la
to		Sasha Kaun
date		Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 4:43 PM
subject		Re: Korean trip

This is Sienna again.

Would you like to receive some brochures and literature about Korea to learn more about the nation in mail? If so, please let me know your mailing address to receive the package.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Marriage Counselor

from	Sasha Kaun
to		info@aiki-relationships.com
date		Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 2:21 PM
subject		Marriage Counselor

Hello,

My name is Sasha Kaun. I am 23 years old and was recently laid off from work. I have been trying to find a new job, but it is easier said then done. Therefore, I am thinking about getting married instead. Do you think this is a good idea? (Requirement: She must have a job.) I think it is and there are several reasons.

1. Health care. Both a job and a spouse will provide me with health care.
2. I think that about 50% of marriages end in divorce. However, 100% of my "real world" jobs ended in termination. I bet I can make the marriage last at least longer than the 7 months I was employed.
3. Being married allows me to sleep in during the day. I like this.
4. Usually when it is stated that you got screwed at work, it is bad. However, in general, when referring to screwing at home, this is a good thing.
5. In general, I would say that I would get more from a "divorce severance" than I would a work severance. (I will be sure not to sign a prenup).

Now, I won't be just hanging out during the day while she works. I am motivated. I can keep the house clean, run errands, buy groceries, watch the Price is Right, etc. Also, with this post-9/11 economy, it has been difficult to find a job. I think it might be easier for me to get married instead. Do you think this is a good idea? Please advise me. I look very much to hearing from you.

Thank you,
Sasha Kaun

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	from	drmark@aiki-relationships.com
to		Sasha Kaun
date		Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 3:18 PM
subject		Re: Marriage Counselor

Sasha:
Are you serious? Your email sounds like it has "joke" written all over it, but I will answer your questions nevertheless. If you are serious, I hope not to offend you too much.
The simple answer is no. I don't think it is a good idea. You should take this in the context of my bias about relationships and my focus in my work on relationships. I believe relationships are important to everyone and we should strive to have the healthiest relationships that we can in all aspects of our lives. Your purpose, it seems, is to find someone to support you. This in itself would not present a healthy foundation for a relationship.
Let me address your points.
1. Good point. It would provide reasonably priced health care in most cases to be married to someone who is employed with health care. As an independent professional, I benefit greatly from being able to access healthcare through my wife, who gets benefits through her employment.
2. Your statistics are relatively accurate (at least with divorce and I assume you know your own history). Nevertheless, developing and maintaining a healthy relationship requires a good deal of skill and commitment. It is not clear to me that you have either of those to the degree that you would be able to form a marriage, much less make one last.
3. Awesome. So do lots of jobs that require you to work at night. Perhaps you should consider a position in one of those jobs.
4. Very funny.
5. Divorce tends to be very expensive for most people and in my experience with couples who have divorced, both members of the couple usually come out of it feeling like it was more of a financial cost than benefit. Nevertheless, there are exceptions. But to be honest, I believe you will be hard put to attract the kind of person who is in the place to give you a good divorce settlement. They don't usually pay much attention to unemployed 23 year olds, much less marry them.
Again. I hope I have not offended. My guess is that my opinion, if really desired isn't that important to you in the long run. I am guessing that you will likely pursue this anyway if you are serious. If so, I would be fascinated to hear how it goes. I might suggest that you start with an ad in some of the free personals available, outlining your proposition. I would suggest you leave out the part about expecting a good divorce settlement. People get married for a lot of crazy reasons, but I'm guessing almost no one would get married for the purpose of providing someone a good divorce settlement.
I wish you the best. Please keep me informed as to how things progress for you.
Dr. Mark


Mark E. Sharp, Ph.D.
The Aiki Relationship Institute
1010 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 246
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 230-6358
(630) 230-6359 (fax)
DrMark@aiki-relationships.com

NASCAR Suggestion

from	Sasha Kaun
to		president@autoclubspeedway.com
date		Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 3:16 PM
subject		NASCAR Suggestion

Hello,

I am a huge NASCAR fan. Probably the biggest in the world. I am so fat I have not been able to walk for several years now although my doctor has me on a strict regimen and I hope to walk by the end of the year. I have noticed at many of the NASCAR races this season there are many empty seats. I have heard on the television that some races are not selling out like the used to. I blame the economy. However, I have a great idea to revive interest in this great American sport.

My suggestion: Let thousands of animals loose on the track shortly before the beginning of the race. Not only would drivers have to race other drivers, but they would also have to dodge many animals running wildly around the track. I am thinking rabbits, squirrels, deer, buffalo, ostriches, wolves, and horses, just to name a few. I also thought about a giraffe as I think it would be neat for a car to drive between its' legs. What do you think of this idea?

I can't imagine any American not tuning in to watch such an event. I think it could become an international hit as well. Bigger than American Idol!

Please let me know what you think of my idea.
Thank you,
Sasha Kaun

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	from	ACS President
to		Sasha Kaun
cc		"Greer, Otis"
date		Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 6:11 PM
subject		RE: NASCAR Suggestion

Thanks for the very creative suggestion. I will pass it on to NASCAR although I think they will have some concerns about the safety of the drivers, the animals and our race fans. Our best wishes to you for a “speedy” recovery.

Daylight Savings Time

Dear Governor Daniels,

I like you. You seem like a nice guy. However, I still question why you changed our time. Indiana never did daylight savings before you became governor. I don't care if 48 other states used daylight savings. Peer pressure is usually bad. Trust me, I know from experience! I missed church this past Sunday because you changed time on me! I don't know why a state would change from God's time to daylight savings time. God doesn't need to save daylight. Why do we? Do you think we are better than God?

Again, I am sorry if it sound like I do not like you. I do! I have a shrine of you in my sun room. Sorry if that is creepy. I look forward to hearing back from you. You are truly, MY MAN MITCH!

Sincerely,
Sasha Kaun

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from	response@gov.in.gov
to		sasha.kaun24@gmail.com
date		Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 1:31 PM
subject		Responding to your message

Dear Doctor Kaun,

Thank you for contacting me with your thoughts regarding a shift in time zones and Daylight Saving Time. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to express your opinion and taking an active part in the public conversation about how to make Indiana a better place.

Joining the rest of America on DST kept a campaign commitment, and was one small step toward our Administration's goal of putting more Hoosiers to work in better paying jobs. It ended the confusion that used to cost Hoosiers sales, dollars, and jobs because customers constantly mistook what time it was in Indiana in a given month. A recent survey of Indiana companies found overwhelming agreement that going to DST improved conditions for their business.

Though a perfect outcome that pleases everyone was not possible, we have substantial improvement: Indiana is in step with our customers in the global economy, and we have a higher percentage of all Hoosiers on the same time year round than we've ever had. This effort took more time and energy than anyone ever intended, and I share the feelings of those whose patience was tried along the way.

This is a topic on which honest people can differ widely. I regret our disagreement, but respect your viewpoint and am grateful you took the time to write.

Thank you for your active citizenship.

Sincerely,

Mitch Daniels