Today I Feel Important

This is big news!
I was able to participate in the 2008 Presidential Election! And it felt awesome.
At first I was like, "oh...yay. I'm going to basically put a random checkmark by my vote and that'll be that"
But as it came time for me to actually go to my polling place, I felt a surge of duty and significance.
I can be a part of something really BIG!
And so I began to walk with more haste (and perhaps a little more swagger).
I got in line and began to look at all the students there. They were just like me.
On a daily basis, I feel super young and basically insignigicant. But today I was able to step back and see myself amongst the other students...see myself as an adult making an important decision that could change our nation (for better or for worse).
And I know this will sound beyond cheesey, but at that moment, I seriously cracked a smile.
I was proud of myself and everyone voting around me.
I don't care who they voted for or why, but the fact that they voted matters.
So today was momentous and I thought I'd share how I felt.
Now I'm going to nap because I have to work tonight.
And I'm going to stay up all night to study for an exam and watch election coverage.
Until next time....