Are you registered to vote?

I am sitting in bed watching Obama speak at the Democratic Convention as I type. I believe November 4, 2008 will be a monumental day. I believe it will be a day that we see a much greater turn out than ever before. I am awed by Obama's speech, an awesome dedication of what change means for him personally. I also donated a mere $15 to his campaign...not much I know. Yet, I tend to be of the nature that every bit counts- especially for someone riding on public donations. You can visit his website (possibly to donate and get a bumper magnet for free) at http://www.barackobama.com/.

However, I have no intentions on selling my opinions, therefore I will stop while I'm ahead.

I simply wanted to share a voter's nightmare...

As you may know or remember from a previous post, I have known my husband for 14 years, in which 3 presidential elections have occurred. I would say that I know him pretty darn well. I know what his values are and his political beliefs, what his favorite meal is, his life story and many childhood memories. I know who his friends were, where he lived and what his dreams are, along with a handful of useful and then not so useful information that make me love him even more.

But, what I wasn't aware of - was that he has never voted in any election. Is that really possible? Is this really MY husband?

So, like a good wife I printed off a voter registration form, filled it out and mailed it off today.

My husband WILL vote in the election in 67 days. He will be a part of the C-H-A-N-G-E we need in this country, regardless of who he votes for.

I hope each of you will be or are in the process of becoming registered to vote, it's something that truly shouldn't be taken for granted. It saddens me to think we live in such a great country where so many people have become jaded and apathetic.

May things change for the better come November.

To see if you still have time to register to vote in your own state, visit this link.