I just had so much fun Tuesday evening!
So fun!
I went to a political meeting where we discussed candidates for office. Both county races and state races.
Sound like fun?
It was!
I am a delegate to the convention coming up soon. Over the last two weeks I have been deluged with candidates giving me information via phone calls, mailings, and face to face meetings.
The delegates in my precinct met on Tuesday to discuss our opinions on candidates and issues.
It was so fun! (Did I already say that?)
I came home feeling energized, excited and empowered.
It was refreshing to see people who are informed and engaged in the process.
Although they probably should have been before now...
I was able to share the information I had gathered, and express my opinions and feelings about candidates.
We debated issues, and it was a great feeling to recognize that I actually have a lot of knowledge that is useful and thoughtful.
Sometimes it feels good to move out of "Mommy Mode" into something that engages my brain beyond fractions, phonics, and hairstyles.
When I came home from the meeting Tuesday, I was deluged with hugs, kisses, and "I missed you, you were taking sooo-ever!" That information is so fun too.
But...
I'm looking forward to the convention this weekend.
Burke will be home with the kids.
And hopefully the kids will recognize how important political involvement is. And how important it is to keep themselves intellectually engaged throughout life. And how important it is to seek out new experiences that challenge them and help them grow.
