The Past: September 5, 2003
Today was Grandparent’s Day at Ashley’s school. Since mom was out of town, I was her substitute “Nene”. Her Papaw was able to come with no problems, thank goodness! We went through the lunch line with her grabbing our plastic fork, napkin, straw, and tray along the way. I opted to drink the orange drink which had absolutely no flavor at all. I requested the fish basket. It came with about six dime size pieces of fish, two fish sticks, and curly fries on top. I tried to eat the fries, but they were so cold and so hard that it was impossible. I did eat all of the fish though. I now understand why Ashley comes home every day hungry. I don’t think she ate a thing they had. Normally, this would upset me, but the food just wasn’t good. Maybe if I had gone on pizza day I would have enjoyed it more. I don’t know. What I do know is that I paid $3.50 for a lunch that should have been $1.50. Yuck!
Did I enjoy myself though? Yes, I did! The whole point was to go and see Ashley and to spend time with her and I thoroughly did enjoy that. I know that she was happy that we were there too.
Presently (2019): For a while now, I have not been satisfied with my political party. Quite honestly, I don’t consider myself to be 100% Democrat or 100% Republican. I have opinions on both sides of the fence, depending on the issue. It bothered me to think that I was being painted with the same brush as everyone else because of the party I registered with when I turned 18.
At that time, I had been living under my parents roof. I had their opinions and the things they were taught growing up, ingrained in me. I really didn’t find the real me for many years to come. It took some life experience to learn what I believed was right. I like to believe that I am far less judgmental than I was growing up.
To signify this change, I went online and changed my political party to “Independent”. This word goes a long way in describing my political views. I may not get to vote in the primary elections, but that’s okay. I am no longer stuck with the stigma of a certain party.
Tami, I am glad you don’t talk politics on your videos because I know it turns me off when I see youtubers voicing their opinions as to how I should or should not vote. I don’t always agree with our President but I do hold on to my conservative values so I will stick with my party regardless. But I also understand your point too. Not exactly sure which party you were registered in but I think I have an idea. I hold more to my morals and values when I vote than to a party but it would just be impossible for me to vote the other way and it feel morally right. To each their own as they say though . I just hope your videos remain political free, I so enjoy watching you and your family.
Yes, they will remain political free. I mentioned it here only because this is like an online diary for me and I want to record my feelings at the time.
Thank you Tami 😊
My last attempt to comment didn’t work, so here’s take two–though I’ll make it briefer, basically, I really enjoyed hearing about your honesty here and admire your ability to reassess your party based on your values. You say you abstain from news, but that can’t be entirely true, and in my opinion shouldn’t be. It’s smart to not get your head stuck in all the riffraff but being aware of what’s going on is important as a voting citizen.