I voted!

Usually I am forcing myself to get out of bed by 6:50, sometimes as late as 7:00 so I can get ready and leave for school around 7:20. This morning however, I accomplished a mighty feat. I got out of bed at 5:50, hopped in the shower, dressed, and drove over to the polls to vote. I got there around 6:10, stood in line for about an hour and got back home at 7:15 - just in enough time to leave for school. Although I wasn't completely thrilled with the idea of losing sleep to fill in ovals, I felt like it was my civic duty to vote. I couldn't later because I had work, parent teacher conference, and basketball games to coach. I would not have been able to if I hadn't gotten up early to do so. My vote probably wouldn't have made a difference anyway, but at least I feel like I am a good citizen.