I am a mere 8-10 pages (plus a title page and bibliography) away from temporary freedom!

I've organized all my notes for my Social Work research paper on domestic violence and victim services that is due on Wednesday and I think I might just go ahead and write a rough draft of it tonight. Seeing as how it is already midnight, that could mean I'll be getting minimal hours of sleep tonight...but hopefully I can get more sleep tomorrow!

I can't believe the semester is almost over! I hope to have some time soon to write down some of the interesting things I've learned this semester, but now is not the time.

Time to hit the books...or the word processor...whatever :)

People joke about the "Baylor bubble" but it truly showed it's ugly head the night of the election. I am embarrassed by the actions of some of the students on our campus. I know that if you take the campus as a whole, the students that committed these hate crimes only make up a fraction of a percent of the people on campus, but isn't it almost always a minority that give organizations/universities/groups/etc a bad name?

I just can't believe that students, in an institution of learning, would be so close-minded and ignorant that they would act out in hate based on the fact that our country elected a black President. Do they realize how much they are paying for their education? Put it to good use! There are thousands upon thousands of people out there who would give anything to have the opportunity to attend a university and get an education; and then there are those who completely take it for granted.

Ignorance comes from being afraid of what you do not understand. Education is the key to understanding. Pick up a book, ask questions, use your time here wisely.

People say that racism does not exist anymore. I am ashamed to say that my alma-mater proved that statement incorrect.

I pray for the safety of the Obama family. I praise God for giving President-elect Obama the strength to be a pivotal figure in our country's history. I especially pray that God will continue to work through the people in this world, to educate them, and open their minds.

Close-mindedness not only brings about ignorance but can be dangerous.


http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/05/ap/national/main4576929.shtml

So many people are posting their reactions (mostly negative) to the election on facebook and it's irritating me. Instead of retaliating back and making the situation worse I decided to post my views on here for two reasons: 1. it will get my irritations off my chest and 2. not many people read this so it wont seem like I'm attacking those whose views are different than mine.

In response to other people's comments:
1. Socialist? Communist? Muslim?...seriously? Is that what you really believe? If so I missed the definitive proof for any of that...
2. I don't understand people who all day long boast and brag about how patriotic they are because they voted and then once their candidate loses they say they are going to move out of the country.

My own thoughts:
1. I'm happy about the results. I think we need change. (If you want me to list the reasons and how Obama will accomplish those ask me personally)
2. There is not a "Christian" way to vote.
3. I wish people wouldn't get so divided about these elections. Yes they are important but they should not separate us. We are Americans first and foremost. Especially in the crucial time we are currently experiencing we need to be uniting, regardless of party lines, to try to figure out what is best for our country.

OK I feel much better now. I think I'm going to be avoiding facebook for a few days. It's probably better for me anyway!

Love and peace to you all!