Thoughts whilst watching the Republican and Democratic National Conventions:
- Paul Ryan is like that skeezy guy in high school or college that tells some sob story about why his assignment isn’t done and everyone knows it’s complete BS but for some reason the teacher buys it and give him an extension. Like, what the hell?
- Michelle Obama is gorgeous. And gracious. She’s like that friend that I feel like I should hate because she’s smarter, prettier, fitter, and more successful than me, but she’s so damn nice that instead I’m just happy for her and want to be like her (I say that as a good thing). Did I mention she was making me cry at the end of her speech?
- Julián Castro gave me goosebumps. Also, he was a good fit for a keynote because he definitely has the look of a minority but he could kind of fit in with many different ethnic groups: he could kind of look Hispanic, or Asian, or even Middle Eastern. He’s your Attractive Generic Minority (I say this somewhat satirically). Clinton-Castro 2016 has a nice ring to it...?
Debate thoughts:
- Has anyone taken the "Binders Full of Women" line yet and used it to develop a progressive-leaning, women-centric networking group? Like, a networking group and mentorship program for smart, ambitious women that also develops leadership training and and internships and has a community service/philanthropy component? Maybe I should start that. #DontStealMyMillionDollarIdea
Election Night thoughts (I should preface this by saying that we were blessed to be watching the election night results from our hotel room in Waikiki whilst on a very relaxing and enjoyable trip with my grandparents, and that my Dad and I texted each other the whole time):
- "I EFFING LOVE YOU IOWA"
- "I EFFING LOVE YOU OHIO"
- "Wow, maybe our nation still has a few reasonable, smart people left...then again, why get my hopes up...."
- "Ok, that was fun, now let's get to work."
Once we felt secure enough to step away from the TV (as in, even Fox News had conceded Ohio), we headed down to the hotel restaurant and enjoyed Chicago-style deep-dish pizza in celebration. I considered drinking a Blue Hawaiian, but eh.
Possibly the best thing about the election being over is that amateur pundits aren't making 10k+ posts per day on Facebook and Twitter and the ignorant rhetoric has quieted down (a little).
Current thoughts:
- Hillary Clinton = badass. PLEASE consider a 2016 run, but in the meantime, enjoy some much-needed downtime to take care of yourself, pursue hobbies and personal interests, etc. You are inspiring.
- Gun control - #SorryImNotSorry, I don't buy into the notion that you need military-grade weapons for fun or personal protection. You just don't. Just asking for some common-sense regulations here in the interest of saving lives. The NRA may have sold its soul but we don't all have to do the same.
- Legalize it - Colorado and Washington are on the right track. No need to make criminals out of people who engage in a recreation no more dangerous (and in some cases less so) than having a few drinks at a bar. Live and let live and collect taxes on it.
- Let people marry who they love, it's not hurting you. A loving marital commitment is something to celebrate.
- Social Security reform - because my parents deserve to have a comfortable retirement before they're 70. I don't hold out much hope for myself or E that our generation will.
But seriously if this all doesn't work out I'm renouncing all my worldly possessions and moving to a remote island where my children will never have a concept of shoes. God Bless 'merica!
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