Politics.

[valerieblaise]

So, I voted yesterday. Afterwards, I had to pick my nephew up from school, and he & I had a conversation about democracy and the importance of voting. Well, we did for about 5 minutes before I could tell he was completely bored. I asked, "You don't really care, do you?" He replied, "Not really." And I told him that I'd stop talking about it, but he

Comments

[seadiver]

I liked the post! Maybe your nephew will be more compelled when it's something he is able to participate in. I have to tell you, I am GEEKING OUT about the whole thing. This will be the first presidential election I've even been able to vote in!

[valerieblaise]

That's so cool! I'd be geeked out too! Are you waiting until election day to vote, or are you going to do it early?

[seadiver]

I'm going on election day. I want the full-on energy of voting day!

[valerieblaise]

I was going to suggest you wait, because it's your first time. It's very unlike losing your virginity, but it's still special. You have to do the whole waiting in line thing. You'll be all excited, other people will be all bored, it'll be great!

[seadiver]

Haha! I can just see myself all excited, "OMG you guys, this is the coolest! WOOO!" and bored people around me giving the security guard that knowing "keep an eye out, I think this one's on crack" look.