After staying up till 2 a.m., and sleeping through classes this morning till 10 a.m., I was pleasantly surprised to find the election was over! No lawsuits, no major controversy, no talk of "hanging chads" (cue unconscious shudder).
The election is over and now I can get on with my life...
After spending days gearing up for doing political coverage, the day itself was stressing at times. Doing exit polls in 40 degree weather ain't too easy when it first involves getting people to spend some extra time with you out in cold even before you ask if you can ask questions. Not fun.
Being cussed out was my least favorite moment. Heaven forbid I try to get someone to reconsider their world view. I simply made the comment that some people (all parties are occasionally at fault, not just Democrats, Greens, or Republicans...) try to demonize their opponent and claim their opposition is stubborn and closed minded all while displaying many of the same details villified...
This observation, that condemns numerous voters, prompted the person to cut loose with quite a vulgar and filthy diatribe calling me really nasty things.
God Bless the First Amendment.
The day perked up as I got to crash the Boone County Democratic Party's Party in Columbia (and get some background information on one of the race's I was covering). I was good little journalist, however, and did not partake in any of the free food that was widely available...
I spent the evening, outside the party, glued to CNN, constantly checking the MO Secratary of State's website, and listening to the radio for Boone County results. Can you say "Mass-Media Overload?"
Caramba!
Anyway, I got my article turned in at the 1 a.m. deadline and later found out I got a 90 percent on my grade-excellent!
I've been coasting ever since, because I have nothing for the rest of the week that comes close to paralleling the rollercoaster I had leading up to pressing SEND this morning.
I feel like it's Saturday, and I just felt like going to class just for the fun of it. There's no point, but I'm showing up anyway. Ah....
The weekend isn't here yet, however, and I still must labor through the minor hassles one encounters throughout the week.
Besides, I can still have some fun...(the person who cussed me out was a Carnahan supporter, and I know where I can pick up some extra Talent signs to decorate his door....).
Please excuse me, I need to dig out my duct tape.
Like I said, God bless the First Amendment!
