Just about anyone watching, listening, or reading the news of late can feel the energy and anticipation in the air. Both major party candidates, Barak Obama and John McCain, will soon announce their running mate selections. The Democratic Convention is just around the corner; in fact, my flight for Denver leaves THIS Saturday morning. I can hardly wait.
The only thing that tempers my enthusiasm is the fact that school is also buzzing with the same kind of anticipation as the first day of school nears. It's hard to describe the circus that is going on in my head. It's exciting, but tiring, too.
One of the things I am learning about being a delegate is that I am being invited to parties, teas, dinners, lunches, and socials thrown by some very important people. Granted, I'm on the bottom of the priority list; however, daily it seems I am receiving invites to Senator Barbara Boxer's PAC (Political Action Committee) social's and Senator Dianne Fienstein's reception for such-and-such a cause. Every political constituency I can think of fills my email box and USPS box full of information, invites, and reminders of events, workshops and speakers for this week in Denver. Many of them want my money; but they also hope that of the thousands they send information to, that a few will end up helping to fight for their cause and get involved. Whether it is the veterans, women's rights groups, the environment, health care, or the like, I certainly have the potentional of a full social calendar (and a fully belly...yum) next week.
I haven't quite decided which of these events will get my attendance (not that they much care about me); but it is a unique honor to feel invited.
I'll keep you posted on the places and people I visit and see. Keep reading!
6 days and counting...
Erik
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