Have You Voted?

I did

Mailed it in, Postmarked Nov 2

I took about an hour to inform myself

I am not Proud Because
not enough time was taken
and i hope it is counted

Either way

I voted

I drove home today thinking about how
fortunate i am
how blessed i am

Buying a house at 24
Am i over extending?

I think it will be ok

but that's why i voted

I'm blessed to be an american
to have the ability to seek financing
to buy a home
to follow my dreams

We have this right and privilege
To vote

The privileges we enjoy
are only because we choose them

The Fleming Court House is Happening

Wonder Whitney

It's Wonder Whitney

Left Right Center

Today was Grandmas Birthday. We walked on the beach. Hung out. Drank wine. Uncle D cooked the most amazing seafood salsa corn chowder - yes it was bomb. He is an outstanding cook. I love my Uncle for always giving - see St. Francis' Prayer.

Instead of getting wasted without making any real connections with people I like to hang out with my family. I enjoy spending real, quality time with friends.

So, For Left Right CEnter: Need at least three to five people

Need at least three to five people. We had eight. Three dollar (or chip) buy-in. Three Dice. Three Dots on each die. The three other sides are letters: One "LEFT" one "Right" and one "Center" on each. Roll the dice. If you get a L, pass a buck to your Left. If you get a R, pass a buck to your right. If you get a C, put a buck in the pot. Get a dot, keep your buck. Pass the dice around to the Left (clock-wise) and each person gets a turn as long as they got a buck. If you have two bucks, you roll two dice. One buck, one dice. If you don't got a buck, you're not out, you're just skipped. When it comes down to only two people, keep taking turns. When you're the last one, and there is only one buck left, and you roll a C, every person gets a buck from the pot and the game continues. The last person standing has to roll a dot to wins. You could probably use regular dice for this game with 1 as Left, 2 as Right, and 3 as Center with 4-6 as Dots. The point is, we had SO SO SO MUCH FUN. I look forward to watching movies, cooking, and playing board games with my family. They are my best friends.

It was a perfect Sunday with my family on vacation. I looked outside and see the end of Broadway at seaside. The American flag, and the waves. How lucky are we to have such a gorgeous country with such bounty. The ability for such leisure, vacations, happiness.

I reflect on the evening we had together, the fun we had as friends, as family. The way we look forward to seeing each other so much, and having the blessings to do so, even if it is just once a year. There are so many other nations, so many other people, that are just not so lucky as us.

Here I am sitting in our lovely condo, and just before 7pm, we walked past a crew of three men, transients, homeless, started a fire, and potentially getting ready to sleep on the beach.

It's cold and raining, windy.

Tonight, I will go to bed, in our warm condo, sharing the Murphy with my cousin. 2-bed, 2-bath Condo sleeps 6. How lucky are we to have each other, my family. There are so many countries that do not have the luxuries that we do as Americans. This is why I feel blessed. I have more than enough of everything needed in life. I have my family. I have friends. A great job. The tools, talents, and skills to succeed. I am in control of my own destiny.

So, Why me. What am I to do about these men. What am I to do about the problems facing the world. Am I supposed to give my warmth and give to others. I am supposed to give to others and I do. The men outside, what can I do but give them the cash I have? I could walk out there and see if they are there and give them the money. But, what if something happened to me? What if my own naivete got me in trouble, hurt, dead.

I can continue to do what I do. Choose a path to make the world better. Choose a career that lets me grow and learn and help people. Do things with my free time that also help to make a positive difference. I work in an industry I feel like I save the world every day. I feel like a hero for my community. Sure, what I do is convenient. It's easy. But, it's what I feel I'm good at.

I can give a leg up to someone, but not at risk of harming myself. And, why should I be uncomfortable if I have a choice. One person can only do so much. One person must pick and choose. One person could give $25 to the homeless men sleeping on the beach. One person could also give $25 to her local food bank, which I've done this year. I've also given more money. More time.

Yet here I am, bragging. Here I am feeling as if I need recognition. Not really. I'm inherently guilty. I'm tired. I'm rambling.

I'm happy. I'm lucky. I'm fortunate. I hope I will meet a man who is not jealous of what I have. Who wants to share and to give as much as I do.

And yet, I need to remember> I have my whole life to find some dude to spend the rest of it with. I need to share with and give love to as many people as I can. Not talking about sexual, but I just can't limit my experiences to one person.

I need to start dating people, Just dating. And keep on making new friends. New friends that want to help people too.

Seaside

We've arrived to the end of the Lewis Clark Trail - Seaside! I drove from Pullman yesterday, and Dad and family drove from Seattle. Uncle, Grandpa, and Grandma got here late last night from Portland.

It's overcast, and I'm not sure how much sun we'll get this week. We're all sitting around getting ready to eat breakfast and make a plan for the day.

I'm so fortunate to have my family. I'm so blessed that we can all come together - even if it is just once per year.

What I mean by Blessed

I mean only that I am fortunate.

I am blessed to feel
The grace of God's light
Is especially shining on me.