Collected Thoughts

I voted! It was very straight forward. I waited in line to get my ballot, the "privacy folder" (legal sized manilla folder) and this little receipt thing.

Then we had to wait in line for a privacy booth. There were 8 I think, the poll workers split us into two lines but that caused some confusion. The area I live in isn't very heavy on college age people, but I did see three who looked like they were young first time votes. I did see about 8 families show up, including one girl who looked about 15, but I'm guessing was closer to 13 who did the kid voting while her dad voted.

Some people brought their voter guides, some people went in and voted quick, others took their time. I thought I knew how I was going to vote on the amendments, but I ended up changing my mind at the last minute, the only amendments that I felt strongly about were parental notification for abortion, minimum wage, and 2 medical right to know.


Oh and at work today everyone's been asking "did you vote?"

Today I was chatting with some people who work in the building and one guy asked if something was wrong, I said no and a chick I chat with on a regular basis said "She never smiles, unless she's talking." And this frustrates me.

I don't frown on purpose, but when I just stand with my mouth closed I look like I'm frowning. If I had a choice I'd have one of those mouths that turns up at the corners so it looks more neutral. If I try to show a slight smile I end up feeling like I'm the Joker.

Normally I don't wear make up but are there any kind of tricks I can use to make me look happier? I know keeping my eyebrows waxed makes a difference, that seems like a small thing but evidentally it makes some kind of difference. Today was the last straw, I'm tired of looking unapproachable and people assuming I'm upset or mad all the time.