Joy for 2008

I'm voting for Joy.

The past fifteen days have been more or less turbulent for me. Life has been turned upside down not only once, but I think for a total of three times, in the past fifteen days.

Sometimes its hard to catch a breath.

But I won't let it get me down. I can't let these little things bring me down. I can't give them any more power than they have stolen from me. And believe me, I have lost a lot of time.

To keep in the apparent political theme my myspace page has taken (I'm sorry about that...I'll fix that later, I promise!)...I am voting for Joy in 2008. Joy in all circumstances. In plenty and in want.
In good times and bad. When I just can't take it anymore, I will choose joy.

I'm tired of giving power in the life that was given to me to all these people who are not me. I won't defend those who will not take care of my heart, nor will I be broken down by the empty words that have no place in my heart and mind. I'm only recording the good things, wise things, hopeful things. Everything else can just fall to the floor.

I get that this is easier said than done. And I will probably fail more than I will succeed. But I don't care. I am going to hold on to this hope that things are going to get better because I have to got to believe that choosing joy is better than letting sorrow chosen for me.

Thirteen years of living for everybody else did not work out in the end. The upcoming presidential election is all about change...so I guess its apropos that I've got to change, too.

Any journey that brings us closer to joy and hope and love is always a good one.

At least that's the campaign promise.

Currently reading : The Nanny Diaries: A Novel By Emma Mclaughlin

New Hampshire

So, apparently, Sen. Clinton and Sen. McCain have been hailed the "Comeback Kids." I don't know, but I find it a little premature. They may not always be in the lead of polls in their respective political parties, but they were never not in it. If I wanted to see a real come-from-behind-surprise...wake me up when Dennis Kucinich or Ron Paul wins a primary.

As for the results of the primary, I don't know if we know much. And I probably know lesser still if I read any more CNN Commentary. The parties are still divided among themselves, and they'll continue to scramble to see who can beat the other party's candidate instead of choosing someone who can be a true leader of their party.

Yes, I'm still waiting for a leader.

But Iowa and New Hampshire are not a complete loss for me for political intrigue. Independents, whether they admit it or not, have a lot more power than they realize. It may not work out directly as they would hope, but their vote does matter. And its proven to make or break someone's run for presidency and effectively leave a country in a quagmire.

Just ask Ralph Nader.

The country was not meant to be split three ways. There is a two-party political system, and the third party gets overlooked. But they're so much more important than we think. If any candidate were to find the real sway of the polls, pay attention to the people who are on the fringe as much as you pay attention to your loyal supporters. The major opposing party is not always your biggest threat.

Currently listening : Plans By Death Cab for Cutie

Yes!! January!!!

All over the world, people will watch our democracy at work...
...and wonder why we still think it works.

The Iowa Presidential Primary is January 3rd.

Let the craziness ensue.

Currently listening : Fashion Nugget By Cake