Busy

I'm trying to stay busy. Busy, busy, busy. I'm going to Political club meetings, bowling, e-dating, sporting events, etc. I figure if I don't slow down then I can avoid thinking about my life and all the things I haven't done (because I'm about to turn 30). Maybe if I keep running fast I'll make something happen, run into someone, fall in to something. Busy, busy, busy....I just hope I don't get too exhausted!

Waiting for Gas

The stock market hit an all time low last week, and 2 weeks ago I had to sit in line to wait for gas. It made me think, "Is this as bad as it's going to get, or is it just the beginning of hard times in America?" More and more these days, people are starting to talk about how we are approaching economic hardships that haven't been seen since the Great Depression. I see my parents retirement fall away, my brother struggle to keep his home for his wife and 3 kids, and I join the paycheck to paycheck status that many Americans now are facing in this country. But I still remain optimistic. Because even though times may be tough, I feel blessed. I have my health. I have my family. And I still live in a democracy where I can speak, vote, and choose my leaders who can lead the change to a better future. This is an election year...maybe one of the biggest ones in my life. I hope our new President can handle the challenges he will be faced with when he takes over the Oval office and is prepared to deal with the economic, social, and military decisions that face this country. It must be many sleepless nights and I respect anyone, ANYONE, who volunteers for this public service. God bless our president, current and future. God bless my family, and God bless America.