Voting

So yesterday I did something I'd never done before...I...voted. As I'm sure you could guess by the title. I'd been procrastinating a little because it just felt like this mindblowing concept. What? Me voting? I barely graduated from HS a couple of months ago. I can't do that. But I actually could. And it happened. I went up to the area where they were set up and went into the little room. There was no line so I went up to the tables and within minutes I was standing in front of that touch screen.

I read everything like literally ten times. I was nervous. I was scared. This was a big deal. And there was no one around me that I knew. I felt a little alone and I was freaking out. So I took a deep breath and answered the questions. And I stared at it some more before submitting everything.

And then I clicked submit. And it went in. And away. Just. Like. That. It was over, it was done. I had voted. I Scott T. Had voted. And I stared at the screen some more. I guess I don't know maybe part of me expected fireworks. But nope nothing, nada, zip. I went back to the tables and the lady told me "thank you for voting, have a sticker." I took the small sticker and stuck it on the back of my phone and I walked out.

I have voted. It is done. I voted early. It was crazy. Maybe I'm being dumb but I felt like I have done something important and big worthy of fireworks! I don't know but I do think it is important to vote. Be educated and vote. It's really easy and fast. You won't waste too much time and it impacts our future. I know politicians have a knack for being called "corrupt", but someone has to be elected in, so why not vote for the one you think will do the best they can.

It's something to think about that's for sure. And four years from now I'll do it again. I don't plan on becoming active in politics and all that jazz but I will cast my vote for the President of the US for as long as I am able to.