The 2024 Presidential Election was today. Or yesterday. I’m writing this at 1am so it’s a different day now but whatever. The election isn’t decided yet but it appears Donald Trump will win, possibly comfortably. I didn’t vote for him and am discouraged. Unlike many, I didn’t really decide to vote on any particular personal issue; rather, I voted against him purely because of his conduct surrounding January 6. I want a President who I am certain will peacefully step away from power when necessary. I will not support anyone who will not, even if it may benefit me personally.
I admit I’m a little discouraged. I don’t know what the future will bring. Actually, I’m very worried. Worried for my family, my friends, my country. My certainty in faith in the morals and values of my fellow citizens. I am bothered that I can’t fix any of this right now. Heck, I wouldn’t even know where to start to mend things even if I was God.
So what can I do? Well I’m not in a position of advantage and very little strength; I’m currently unemployed, relatively isolated, and for the last few months and years, lazy. But I’m not going to give in so here’s my starting point:
Hold my head high and act with confidence and respect
Be the model for the behavior I hope others demonstrate
Act faster and take chances
Be involved. Right now, I’m not involved in anything
Make money. I will need it for my friends and family
Learn to handle myself
Talk to my friends
Don’t despair
Things will get better. We just need to make them so. It feels embarrassing to admit this, but one of the biggest slaps in the face I got as an adult is that things wouldn’t just magically get better or turn out well for me. If I’m honest, I don’t think I’ve fully embraced it even now. But I will try. I’ll get there.
Onward we go.