we voted!
my first voting experience... so cool! it was so much fun to be a part of this whole thing. i came home feeling excited and productive and like i'd made a contribution to something big.
i recently read the book '1776' and am now reading 'john adams'. having been engrossed for a few weeks in the details of the hard work of this country's forefathers' in getting us to where we are today, being a part of something like an election (and especially with this as my first to participate in) seems to have greater meaning.
now, the energy i have been feeling might be a product of the excitement of the day... there are people everywhere dressed patriotically, wearing the colors of the party they support, holding signs and waving, honking their horns, flags everywhere... it may also be due to the fact that hugh and i visited starbucks immediately following :) a fun little outing to celebrate the day, and we got free coffee to top it off! (i was told that ben & jerry's is also handing out freebies, so maybe ice cream is in my future as well, haha)
i recently read the book '1776' and am now reading 'john adams'. having been engrossed for a few weeks in the details of the hard work of this country's forefathers' in getting us to where we are today, being a part of something like an election (and especially with this as my first to participate in) seems to have greater meaning.
now, the energy i have been feeling might be a product of the excitement of the day... there are people everywhere dressed patriotically, wearing the colors of the party they support, holding signs and waving, honking their horns, flags everywhere... it may also be due to the fact that hugh and i visited starbucks immediately following :) a fun little outing to celebrate the day, and we got free coffee to top it off! (i was told that ben & jerry's is also handing out freebies, so maybe ice cream is in my future as well, haha)
seriously, though. i've really enjoyed today so far and am wearing my 'i voted' sticker proudly.
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Ok, I'm going to try to comment. Sometimes it does work for me...(remind me to tell you the story about when I commented on Kate and Ethan's blog).
Hey - I had fun checking in on you via web! You voted! Yay! I keep forgetting your a new American. :)
Got your message tonight and want to talk soon. Will try to call you tomorrow. Love you!
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