First off, I officially started volunteering on the Obama campaign on Saturday. I went there for a couple of hours, making calls and then went home. Monday was cold and rainy, and I trekked down there to put in some hours, and then I put in a few hours yesterday before going to Pat McGuire's for the last time until November (since the guys are going to Ireland next month).
I'll get to the pilgrimage in a minute. Let me talk a little bit about my experiences volunteering for the Obama campaign so far.
The woman in charge of our branch, Liz, is close to my age, and very nice. Like in the past when I've volunteered and gotten along well with the employees for the Democratic Party, this time is no exception, and I have a feeling that she and I are going to be friends even after the election.
Monday, I helped with getting mailings ready to send to people. Some wanted some absentee ballot request forms; others wanted more info on Senator Obama. As I was folding those briefs and stuffing envelopes, I found myself reading about his ideas for health care. Those close to me know why this issue is near and dear to me, so I won't go into details on this blog. After Liz ordered lunch, I spent some time making calls, mostly to women because I feel like I can connect with them more on the issues.
Yesterday, I went back. I started out with the mailings again, which was great. Contrary to popular belief, I don't like to spend all of my time on the phone. It's cool to mix it up some. =) Rep. Nathan Reichert stopped by, so I had a chance to gab with him. His signs are popping up everywhere in town now (I was lazy and didn't take my Reichert sign down after the primary in June!). ;)
My parents and I had the usual fun with Stephen's Green last night. Of course, the Cubs lost last night so that kinda put a damper on things, but not too much. I'll just be avoiding Tracy for a couple of days.
I wish I had gone with my gut and worn my Obama button to Pat McGuire's last night. I had told Andy I almost had decided to.
His response, "Why not?"
I replied, "Because of him." (pointing in Barney Barnhill's general direction)
Andy's response, "Screw him!" (meaning I shouldn't care about Barney's opinion about my button)
I was really tired for some reason last night and couldn't stop yawning near the end of the night. By the time we got home, I was practically asleep on my feet and took to my bed by midnight. I slept in this morning, and will be heading off in an hour to put in my time down at HQ. That said, I will away. Must go help with the Obama campaign today! :)
Slan go foill...
P.S. The reason I'm getting discouraged is because I see the polls and Obama's slightly behind. I'm getting scared. I DO NOT want four more years of Republican policy!
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