How I did it: I woke up at 5:30 am despite working 12 hours the day before and all weekend. I could not wait to get to the polls.

I live in a sleepy rural town in upstate New York, so there were no long lines. In fact, at 6:30 am I was the 40th person to vote. Believe it or not, that was huge.

I stepped into the voting booth and flicked all the little levers on Row A.  I paused for a moment, taking in the moment. I was electing America's first Black President after all.

I took a few pictures. Then I pulled the big lever. It's that simple and that monumental!

Lessons & tips: Ask for a copy of your ballot before you vote. It makes the experience in the booth less stressful. If you did have problems voting, it is not too late to call 1-800-OUR-VOTE.

Resources: www.plannedparenthoodvotes.org and www.barackobama.com

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Nov 05, 2008, 11:08AM PST | 0 comments | 3 cheers