So I had a sweet experience the night before elections. I had a dream that Obama came to town (in a town that is not Orem but it was some random place that was home). My friend Jon Drake and I went out to hear him speak in the streets. All the neighbors went out to shake his hand. I didn't get a chance to though. Obama started to leave and Jon ran over across the street to him and told him I wanted to meet him. So, like I was the most important person in the world, he came over to me and shook my hand.
I woke up that morning with such a very good feeling towards Obama. I knew then that I would be ok with either McCain or Obama. Susie and I went to see Kung Fu Panda at the dollar theater and right as we were driving home the news on the radio reported that Obama had won the election. We went home and and watched McCain's caring speach and then Obama's victory speech. That's when I first noticed how important Obama's family is to him. The last few days Iv'e seen pictures and read stories of how he is very involved in his family. I'll be honest, I didnt vote for Obama. He has some policies I don't care for and some I like (simplify FAFSA, $4000 for college etc.). BUT, now that he's elected I am willing to give him my support as president. Ive heard all the aweful things said of President Bush and I don't think they have done any good for the countries unity. I know Obama's not gona be perfect at his job but he has my support.
So As I'm writing this I should be studying for 2 major tests I have. I got distracted. So I'll tell a wee little story. As you may or may not know, I am an volunteer EMT on BYU's EMS team. I seem to be good luck for students cuz I almost never get calls while I'm on. Everyone else I know gets one every shift. Well, in the last week Iv'e had 2 calls while on shift for a concussion and one while not on shift.(I double the number of calls Iv'e had in just one week haha) Anyways, while I was leaving my swimming class I heard someone say they need to call BYU's ems team. There was a guy laying on the concrete that had passed out. He was ok but I was like HEY Im an emt, I can help. So I went over while EMS was dispatched until they arrived. Again, it was nothing serious but it felt good to be able to know what to do in case of an emergency. I recommend EVERYONE get certified as an EMT. It's the best feeling to know that I can walk around campus (or anywhere for that matter) and be confident that if there is an emergency, I can stay calm because Iv'e been trained well.
WELL, Study time.
1 comment:
Wow, Reid. That's a cool dream. And you're right. All the mudslinging that has been done, including by me has done nothing to help the country. I also know that Obama won't be perfect, and that he has millions of other people to cater to, and not just me, but I still pray for him, and would have for McCain as well. You're awesome.
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