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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

I cannot believe it is already November 4th and today is voting day. Of course, I do not get to go to the polls because a) I can’t vote here but more importantly b) I already voted. I don’t get any shiny stickers. Boohoo. Nevertheless, I hope the rest of you get out there and vote. A president doesn’t need to win by a landslide, he just needs to win by 1 vote. Some of the most recent elections have been decided by just a few votes.

It’s not just voting, though. I was so excited for Halloween and it came and passed so quickly. I wish it were a longer lasting holiday but the day after it’s done, it’s already a new month. I think Christmas has it better because there’s still 6 days left in the month so the season does not have to end immediately.

My Halloweens the past few years have been pretty lame. For the past 2 years we bought candy only to have no trick or treaters. I really want to do something for the holiday and love dressing up but I don’t want to be here. Rather, I want to be with my friends. Halloween is so exciting for me but lately’ it’s just come and gone so quietly that it’s been depressing.

Meh

Don’t worry, though. I’m already angry about Christmas decorations and music being present in stores.

The Race is On!

I haven’t much discussed the election and presidental candidates here but I have been thinking about it and following it (although not as closely as I should). I made my decision to back Obama quite a while ago, for several reasons including his track record of accomlpishments despite his short time in office and young age.

Obama recently pulled ahead of Clinton in the race which gives me hope that he can be the Democratic candidate. The numbers were close, with Clinton leading my a small margin for most of the race and although Obama is now ahead, I don’t want to count my eggs before they hatch; he’s only ahead by a tiny margin.

I’m also excited because I received my absentee ballot last night. I was afraid I’d signed up too late because my local ballot arrived the other day by itself but it just took longer for my primary ballot.

I wonder how many people here have signed up for absentee ballots? Ryan hasn’t. Tsk.