No Pink Tea

Okay, I think I'm slowly getting the hang of this blogging thing...

So, I would first like to say that I agree with Ayres (I apologize if i misspelled your name!) - I never really knew Molly Brown was so involved! My immediate thought when I heard the presentation was on her was "Oh! Titanic!" and that was it. I've never even heard of the movie on her - which I guess kind of works in my favor because of all the myths and rumors that were started by the movie. But, all the same, I really enjoyed the presentation. I feel that, as a young woman about to vote for the first time, it's important to learn the history behind women's suffrage.
On a different but related topic, I've been thinking about our discussion on femininity vs power when it comes to women in politics. I really feel that one of us (I can't remember who said it exactly) said it right when they said that Hillary is a woman's woman and Sarah is a Man's woman... and it kinda erks me that men who said they would never vote for Hillary have now pulled a 180 to support Sarah! I was talking to a friend about it, and he was telling me how he knows people who were strictly against Hillary and now absolutely adore Sarah. It's truly frustrating. I hate that about politics - we change our views to fit our needs when the time is right. It is impossibly difficult to comprehend how a woman in politics supposed to fight like a man, but do so in a lady-like manner. Every aspect of this election is so complicated - but I feel it makes it that much more interesting!
Lastly, I'd like to share with you all my first experience with civic engagement (at least, my first experience for this class). Last Friday, I volunteered to help register voters at the second year meeting that was held in Driscoll. I gotta admit, this experience was very interesting. Let us be honest - by now, we are all probably sick of people hounding us, asking if we've registered to vote and whether or not we signed up to receive the mail-in ballot. Well, for two hours, I became one of those annoying vultures. It's not like I followed people around or demanded that they register - but it's amazing to watch how people try to avoid catching your eye, or how quickly people will pass by a table when they know what they're about to be asked! I had more people ask if they could have a piece of candy than ask if they could register. In fact, I only had one person fill out a form. But do not let this discourage you, I feel that one registered voter is more than none! This really was an interesting experience, and I did enjoy watching people react to my table. I plan on working with Dr. Cobham again (she's the person I signed up with to volunteer) and I would encourage others to do the same!
See you all Saturday!