Why am I here? I am realizing that for the last three years I have lost touch with the art of capturing what goes on in my life. For only being on this earth a short time, I have had so many invaluable experiences that I have no excuse for not taking the time to reflect, regroup, and share. Each day I have encounters that I need to look back on for the chance to see how I have grown. It is neat to see what was going on and what my emotional state happened to be. While I long for the days of keeping a journal that I would sit and write my secrets in, I am a slow writer and need something that is a little more convenient.
What's worth documenting? Tonight a huge event occurred. We're moving into a presidential election season, and we have two incredible and unique democratic candidates that will offer change and firsts no matter who is chosen. The candidates are Hilary Clinton and Barak Obama. I am torn between the vote for a Black man or woman to bring into the White House. They both offer great points, and, quite frankly, anyone is a step above what we currently have. Yes, I said it!
I will continue to listen to the two, study the views of all candidates, and make a decision based on who is best fighting for my needs. The most awesome thing that has come from Clinton and Obama being on the campaign trail is how they've stirred and motivated many that wanted nothing to do with politics. They have awaken people who did not think they had a voice or anyone to represent them. Truly I see this as step in the right direction in looking at what a free world needs to showcase. I live in a nation where I have never been represented by someone who looks like me. They have not had the ability to understand the struggles I face daily because of my ethnicity and gender. I am excited for this idea of change--always an idealist! I am a realistic idealist!? I fear for the lives of both of these candidates if either make it into office. They would endure a lot by those that hold hate and prejudices. It's a cause worth struggling and fighting for.
To end my first post, I want to thank Hilary, Jeremy, Alicia, and other pals that have their own blog pages. Seeing them be so diligent in documenting daily happenings was the inspiration I needed to get on the bandwagon. Writing has always been a way of venting, putting my thoughts down to organize...I've lost days that were worthy of sharing, but now I am going to start this year off recommitting to some of my many loves that I have drifted away from. I know this will be a year of change(s). It will be important to keep up with each moment.
This is me. Bloggin' Out. Welcome to Mi Vida Loca!
