Just Switch?

I just wanted to say that I think it's interesting (and annoying) that in light of Hillary Clinton suspending her campaign and Barack Obama being the Democratic candidate in the presidential election that I am supposed to magically switch my support from Clinton to Obama.

During this election there is only one person that I have faith and trust in to run our country. That person is Hillary Clinton. If I would've had that faith and trust in Obama, I would've been supporting him all along.

I understand the need for a Democratic president, but I also don't believe in voting for someone strictly because of their affiliation with a certain political party. I DO believe in voting for the best person to get the job done.

Personally, I know this person isn't John McCain, but I'm not sure if it's Barack Obama either.

Wake-up Call

I was trying to find a friend from high school last night on the Internet and happened to come across an old friend of mine that I hadn't thought of in quite awhile. We weren't really good friends but I remember making fun of her because she went to school (seminary) before school everyday. So when I found myself going to school (seminary) before school everyday a few years later, I got in touch with her and we had a nice laugh about it.

As I was perusing her website, I noticed there were quite a few comments mentioning how people would miss her. I eventually came across her obituary. Turns out she was killed in a 4-wheeling accident in October. ATVs are so dangerous. My Grandpa's cousin was in an accident about a year ago and suffered extreme brain damage. People just don't think to wear helmets. I'm not sure I would ever get on one again.

Anyway, after discovering Rachel's untimely death, it really made me think. We never know when our time is up. Many think teenagers are the only ones that think they're invincible, but in reality, we all tend to think we are. Am I doing everything in my power to lead a good life and be a good person? Can I go to bed each night and be comfortable with the fact that I might not wake up in the morning? Am I making Heavenly Father proud? Am I doing the so-called "little" things everyday like studying my scriptures instead of reading them? Do I not just pray to Heavenly Father but talk with Him everyday? Do I magnify my calling? Do I attend the temple regularly?

It's so easy to get caught up with day-to-day life and forget about what's really important. I always make time to write papers and do homework assignments well, but for some reason I slack when it's time to do the spiritually important things.

Not only do I need to change, but I want to change. What if today is my last day? Did I do everything in my power to be successful--both spiritually and temporally? I spend so much time worrying about the future that I forget to live in the moment. I heard someone say (possibly in a movie) that life isn't about the number of breaths you take, it's about the number experiences that take your breath away. I think that Heavenly Father blesses us with these little experiences almost everyday, but it's up to us whether or not we take the time for them. I sincerely hope that I can take more time for my life and remember what's important and live each day to the fullest.

"Happy too cakes to me!"

I stole the title from my friend's little girl. I guess she's learning different songs right now and that is her version of "Happy Birthday". So yeah, I copied a toddler. But let's face it, hers is much more creative and just makes more sense as a title.

Today was a good day. I turned 27 this year and I'm not going to lie, I feel a little older. I think it's because 27 is getting dangerously close to 20-10. It's official. I'm in my late twenties. Twenty-six can still be considered within the mid-twenties bracket, but 27...not so much.

I always feel quite a bit of anxiety around my birthday. Some of it has been caused by not really being content in where I am and some of it is caused by this horrible fear of mine that people who are important to me will forget my birthday. This year was different. I still had a little anxiety, but it wasn't too bad. I think it's partly due to the fact that I'm quite happy where I'm at right now. I really feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be. Of course there are a few things missing. Like a husband. **To all my friends who know some good, single men...don't be shy. Hook me up. But other than that, I'm happy AND pretty much everyone remembered my birthday.

March has been such a crazy busy month that I actually kinda forgot about my birthday. When it finally occurred to me that my birthday was this month, I freaked out momentarily because I thought it had already passed. Lucky for me, it hadn't. I vacillated between whether I should tell my roommates and bring it up to people or if I should just keep quiet. For awhile I had decided that I wasn't going to say anything, but then something occurred to me. Why would I want to keep my birthday a secret? My birthday is a celebration of the day I was born and that was a pretty great day. Just being born makes everyone great and I've been fortunate enough to have been able to do some pretty wonderful things. That's when it hit me. It would be wrong to not celebrate my birthday.

So here I am and my birthday is almost over. It was a great day and I am so blessed to be living this life that has been given to me. I'm happy. I'm content. I'm grateful. I'm excited to see and experience what this 27th year has in store for me.

Happy too cakes to me!

March!

March has gone by insanely fast. I can hardly believe April is next week. So many great things have happened. I had the amazing opportunity to meet both Bill and Hillary Clinton. I was impressed by their intelligence and also their ability to remain quite personable. I feel very fortunate to have met them. It's not every day that one gets to meet the woman who is going to be our next President(!!), let alone a former President of the United States!

I also had the most incredible experience of delivering the nominating speech for Senator Clinton at the Albany County Democratic Caucus. After many, many prayers, I was able give my speech without getting emotional AND without a shaky voice. It was such a great day. Once the speeches and voting were done, everyone split into groups and state delegates were voted for. We didn't get the results that day, but the next week I found out that I had been chosen as State Delegate #4! I am so excited! I'll be going to the Wyoming Democratic Convention in Jackson over Memorial Day Weekend.

I'm continually amazed at the opportunities and blessings that keep showing up in my life. They're like little reminders that I am where I'm supposed to be and doing what I'm supposed to be doing. It's a really great feeling!

Moral Conversations

We just found out that Bill Clinton is coming to Laramie tomorrow evening. Under the direction of Wyoming for Hillary, I created a facebook event and invited everyone on my list. I didn't leave anyone out. I've also emailed, called and texted everyone I know. This is obviously very important to me. What I find appalling is that a few select friends of mine are leaving me rude, negative comments and taking every chance they get to let me know they think I'm an idiot for being a Hillary supporter. What kind of friendship is that? I realize we have differing opinions on politics. I don't believe this gives me the right to leave rude messages on walls that are clearly in support of a certain person or event. It is very possible to support the friend in their passions and beliefs without sharing them. It is also possible to have a moral conversation about the Clintons without using the words "satan" and "not pertinent."

First of all, Hillary is the farthest thing from satan. She won three of the four states up for grabs last night and two of them were by very large margins. Go Hillz! Second of all, any person who has an excellent chance of being in the White House this time next year is definitely and completely pertinent to our country--regardless of what one's beliefs may be.

It would just be nice to have an intelligent, moral conversation about politics once in awhile.

An Honor

When I got home from work Friday night, I decided to check my email. As I opened one from the Hillary campaign, I never in a million years would have expected to see what was before me.

When I went to the grand opening of Hillary Clinton's Wyoming office in Cheyenne last week, I was able to network and meet some great people from Hillary's campaign. Well the email I received was from one of them asking me if I would be willing to deliver the nominating speech for Hillary Clinton in Saturday's Wyoming Caucus!

Of course I said yes. I am so blessed to have this opportunity and also to have such a great passion for politics and this presidential race that is upon us.

Bitch is the New Black

Alright, this link will actually work. NBC kept shutting the YouTube video down due to copyright infringements, so here's a link from NBC.

http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/index.shtml#mea=221773