I started out the morning with a headache… not sure how it would take a toll on my feelings. I had been up tossing and turning until 2 am. I wasn’t sure what the day would bring. I did a lot of thinking, trying to figure out what to do.
So i got up, sent a reply message to my text that startled me. i tossed on some clothes, and headed out the door to make myself known in history. I arrived shortly there after and to my surprise there was no one waiting. I was able to get in and out within 16 minutes. yeah 16 minutes that’s the fastest i’ve gotten in a place and back out.
When i pulled up, and stood at the door, i felt my chest tighten, my heart start to thump in ways i had never imagined. i knew once i went inside, there was no turning back. This is what i was waiting for. I had done it before, and it was just as much of a big deal then, as it was now. Only now means a lot more not only for me, but for others as well.
slowly i waited. twisting my fingers, not sure how i would deal with this. i checked my bag for the uptenth time to make sure the stuff i needed was there. as i got closer, i became more anxious. the lady at the desk motioned me forward. i approached her, and handed her my paper. the guy next to her looked at my paper and checked it with his. he looked shocked. i need to see your id. i reached in my wallet and handed it to him. he looked at it, and back at my paper. he said … you can’t. not here, cause they don’t match. i pleaded my case. i live there with the paper. the id is my parents address. i move to often to change it every 6 months. i looked to the lady pleading with my eyes… HELP ME. she looked to him and touched him gently on the arm. as long as her paper and your paper match, that’s all that matters.
i breathed a sigh of relief. she motioned for me to step to my right and wait. I did just that. i waited a few minutes. I was looking at the two unruly kids running around like they had no home training. i shook my head and held my breath as another lady motioned me towards her. I took that first step, the step into history. She began to explain what i was about to do, anxiously i gripped my hands into fist, wanting to scream at her to shut up and let me do it already. Instead i waited. let her finish, she patted me on the back and said good luck. she walked away and i hit start. my mind racing thinking what a big day this is. i shook in my shoes, even though i was dressed warmly i felt extremely cold. but i completed the process.
once i hit send, i finally let go of the breath i held. I smiled, and looked around me. i looked at the two children and knew that they would remember this forever, while they may not understand it now, they would. I headed to the back door and opened it. the bright sun beaming down on me. like i was the chosen one. i stood outside and stared into the sun. I felt my heart beating fast again. i can’t believe it. i just cast my ballot. I just voted for the second time in my life. I took my picture, a picture of the back door, and a picture of my “i voted” sticker.
I made history, as I hoped that many others had the nerve to do so as well. Not necessarily voting for Obama, but just voting period.
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