Well, I did it.
It was such an easy “in” during the conversation. I (finally, after over a year of marriage…..) changed my name today with the DMV. “Would you also like to update your voter’s registration with your new name and address, mam?” Well, sure. I went ahead and officially became an Independent.
I feel like I broke up with a boyfriend.
It’s a ridiculous thing to still be thinking about this. My views have become much more moderate so this makes the most sense. I still feel like I’m abandoning an old friend though.
I was waaayyyy too politically involved in college. President of my campus chapter & the state association …. conventions ….. many meetings each week…the list goes on and on. I have a box that I’ve been keeping with my old memorabila- campaign shirts, bumper stickers, mugs, stuffed animals. It’s still safely buried in my closet. I took a tote bag to the beach a few weeks ago and was shocked to even notice that it was a political one. It’s so embedded in my fabric now that I don’t even notice.
Worse yet, I’m embarassed to carry it these days because that’s not me and it hasn’t been for a while.
So long, old friend. I hope that Democrat doesn’t turn out to be such a dirty word anymore because I’m not sure about the alternative yet. Don’t worry…I’m not all the way on the dark side (i.e. those other people).
Maybe one day, they’ll be a party just for
bi-racial, grew-up-poor-but-trying-to-break-out-of-it, fertility challenged, individual-choice-loving, pro-business, pro-social causes women with Economics degrees. Until then…..I think I finally found the right spot, smack dab in the middle.
and my assistance this campaign cycle will be going toward which ever candidate(s) my heart desires….....party affiliation or not.
