10.23.07

Wow - a lot has happened since the Election. I've been working on closing down the campaign - so final reports, cleaning up the database, thank you letters, etc. Nothing too exciting, but it affords me some time to find a new position. I've been in talks with Metro HR about possible positions, and now it's a waiting game. I've also been toying with Sweet Jane's again. Someone said to me the other night "You are in the catbird seat". I'm not so sure about that, but time will tell.

I've also been out on a few dates with a gentleman. Our first official date was last Saturday to the Progressive in the District event downtown. Then he took me out to dinner on Wednesday to Eastland Cafe. It's been great so far - he's very different on a lot of levels for me. But he's funny as hell and surprises me at every turn. Unfortunately, he went out of town shortly after our dinner on Wednesday for 13 days so we've been chatting via phone. Guess this would be what a long distance relationship would be like - no thank you!

Quitting smoking again...I know - I've done that before. But I can't succeed if I don't try, try again. Been 1 week and some change since I had one (not counting the drag Saturday night).

Have a slew of parties to go to this week - NashvillePost party Thursday; Hester's party, Corinne's Halloween Bash and Eric & Brett's Extravaganza on Friday; and Yvonne's Birthday plus Byron and I's Halloween party on Saturday.

Listening to: Strawberry Fields (Beatles Cover) by Ben Harper

Karl Dean IS Mayor!

It's been a long time coming, but Karl Dean was elected Mayor of Nashville this past Tuesday. Working on the campaign was an interesting and valuable experience. Learning the underbelly of politics has left it's mark on me, that's for sure.

I will never take for granted the hard work that goes into getting a person elected nor the value of volunteers to a campaign. I will never be rude to a political phone caller or canvasser. I will always honk when a candidate I like is doing visibility on the side of the road. I will always vote in every possible election. I will do my best to be an informed voter, knowing that my choice DOES have an impact on my world. I will appreciate working 40-hours a week - knowing that is a breeze compared to campaign hours. I will relish in my weekends - and choose to spend them doing things I LOVE. I will appreciate the friends and family that stood by me - urging me to continue in my work to help change the future of my own city, supporting me as my life was put on the back burner and loving me enough to forgive missed events and phone calls. I will never stand for apathy - and will try to educate those around me as much as I can.

Politics is a un-curable bug. Once it grabs a hold of you, there is no shaking it. It will always be in your blood.

I have to thank several seasoned politicos that helped to make the experience even more memorable - Courtney, Hester, Brady, etc. I've made some great contacts and wonderful friends through this experience - and it's given me a new sense of self.

Last but not least, I urge everyone to get involved in some way. Voting is really a powerful tool - USE IT!

Another year older...

In comparison to last year, this was a fairly tame birthday experience. Did a little work for Karl Dean (the next mayor of Nashville) then had lunch at yummy Monell's. Then off to the gallery crawl with mamasita and some friends. Hit up the Steeldrivers show at Station Inn and had one small drink at Red Door. All in all, a great birthday.

Hmmmm

So I just might put this thing back out there. Don't get too excited...

You Know Who You Are!

This is for you....A post today.

Vote Early...and Vote Often ;)

I'm off to the polls. It's the first day of early voting. Then to the Women's Get Out the Vote reception at Nashville Children's Theatre. Maybe I'll see you there?

Either way - vote!

Demonbreun Bridge to Open!

I'm so pumped! When I started working on Music Row, the best way to get to the office was via the Demonbreun bridge...then a few months after I got my job, the darn bridge closed. So I'm ecstatic to announce that next Wednesday, October 25 the bridge will open - 5, that's right, 5 months ahead of schedule. Thank you Ray Bell Construction!!!

Beauty?

This just got passed to me via email from a friend of mine. If you know me, you'll know that I'm a basic gal - no makeup for the most part (an occasional use of mascara).

This is truly amazing to see how much "technology" is involved with our perception of beauty!

Cool People Care

Folks should check out this cool site: Cool People Care.

It's based on three principles:

- If people are told how they can make a difference in less than 5 minutes a day, they just might do it.

- If people are shown how they can make a difference in their own communities, they just might be inspired to act themselves.

- If people are given a time and a place where they can get involved, they just might show up.

Everyone is busy - but if you knew something that you could do would take 5 minutes and make a difference in someone else's life, wouldn't you do it?