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This.

by Lindsay Ballard on November 6, 2012 22 Comments

American friends, this is it. Today is the day that the incessent phone calls end.  The day that we’ll begin seeing more holiday shopping commercials than political ads.  The day that maybe your Facebook friends will go back to posting pictures of their dinners instead of ranting about this candidate and that issue.

I go out of my way to not talk about two big things on my blog – politics and religion.  And guys, I promise that I’m not going to start now.  But, today is one of those days that I just live for.  You may or may not know that in my pre-kid, pre-house, pre-blog life, I worked in elective politics.  It was a tired, stressful, crazy life, but man-oh-man was it exciting to me.

Even though I left that part of my life behind professionally, it still remains close to my heart.  I eat, sleep and breathe political coverage, and I’m one of the only people in America who is sad that the election is drawing to a close.

So today, I’ll act like this:

Tracy Flick from the movie Election

As the day rolls on, I’ll get anxious and want to stuff my face with this:

American Flag Cake by Glorious Treats

Once the polls close and the news media starts calling states, I’ll wish that I was sitting on this:

Map Settee by Frou Fru Gal

At the end of the night, at least I can rejoice in no longer feeling like this:

someecards.com - Let's wildly overreact to every presidential poll update
 

And finally, I can get back to working on this:

Today’s an important day.  This is it.

Have you voted already or are your going to vote today?  Let me know – just don’t mention who you voted for, because I don’t want my comments section to be come as divided as our country.

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.

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Comments

  1. Janet says

    November 6, 2012 at 8:51 am

    That’s beautiful! I wish I had a mixed wood floor like that. Very cool.

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      November 6, 2012 at 9:15 am

      Thanks, Janet! It’s a big project, but I think it’s going to end up being really neat.

      Reply
  2. Elizabeth King says

    November 6, 2012 at 8:54 am

    I did Vote!! I don’t really like polititcs, (all the volleyballing gives me a headache) but it is an important staple of our country as well as the freedom to do so. So I hope all go make their voice count.

    I will however be avoiding Facebook. The nastiness and negative comments is just going to be an overload for me today!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      November 6, 2012 at 9:16 am

      You go, girl!

      I agree on the nastiness. I’ve heard people say that it’s sad our country is so divided. I don’t find that nearly as sad as the ugly way people express it.

      Reply
  3. fabulous says

    November 6, 2012 at 9:18 am

    Yes I already voted. Early voting in Tarrant County , Euless, Texas. God Bless America.

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      November 6, 2012 at 4:14 pm

      Way to go!

      Reply
  4. Suzan says

    November 6, 2012 at 9:33 am

    I voted bright and early this morning. Lots of folks were at my voting place so I am hopeful for a good voter turnout! Here’s pretty much how I feel folks that do not vote: Don’t vote? Don’t complain!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      November 6, 2012 at 4:14 pm

      You said it, sister!

      Reply
  5. Jamie says

    November 6, 2012 at 9:34 am

    I voted today! I’m so glad that we have the right to do so!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      November 6, 2012 at 4:15 pm

      Me too, Jamie!

      Reply
  6. Christine @ Let's Get Crafty! says

    November 6, 2012 at 10:12 am

    I vote that you tell us what you’re working on! Looks so interesting!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      November 6, 2012 at 4:15 pm

      Ha! It’s a wooden focal wall in my office.

      Reply
  7. Holly says

    November 6, 2012 at 10:17 am

    We like to take the kids with us to the polls so they can get a better idea of what’s happening and understand what a privilege it is to vote, so we will be heading to our polling place as soon as school lets out! We are lucky that our polling place is at our neighborhood clubhouse, so we can walk there and the kids are familiar with the area so they can hang out while we vote!

    Reply
  8. Cassity @ Remodelaholic says

    November 6, 2012 at 11:58 am

    I’m voting… I cannot wait! Rock the Vote!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      November 6, 2012 at 4:15 pm

      Woo hoo! Saw your cute picture!

      Reply
  9. Southern Gal says

    November 6, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    Going this afternoon with my husband. I’m ready.

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      November 6, 2012 at 4:16 pm

      Good for you!

      Reply
  10. Anna Rose @ The How-To Gal says

    November 6, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    So thankful for my right to vote! Whether your candidate wins or loses I hope we will all have respect for the process and the office which they have earned. Happy voting day!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      November 6, 2012 at 4:16 pm

      I agree! The ugly civil discourse we have is what fuels a lot of our issues.

      Reply
  11. Danna says

    November 6, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Oh yes I voted last week! And my mom voted for the first time, she’s 66 years old.

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      November 6, 2012 at 4:16 pm

      So cool! Go Danna’s mom!

      Reply
  12. Jen says

    November 6, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Gorgeous! So jealous. Yes, I did indeed vote.

    Reply

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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