Today to be honest i havent much development. I had a hospital appointment in belfast today, and it was one of those appointments that take a year to get so you dont cancel or reschedule for any reason, which means i wasnt on campus at all today.
I left Sligo in charge, but everyone was very very busy with classwork and coursework, lets face it, not much got done today. So im not holing my breath on any miracles tomorrow. however id like to thank each and every single person who has or will vote, dont worry, you all get a massive WOOHOO every time a claire vote is called.... i kid you not tomorrows count will go a little something like this, mickey, mickey, mickey, mickey, mickey, claire WOOHOO, mickey.
Im not being pessimistic, im being realistic, but i love each and every little vote, so thankyou very much and its a bit early to congratulate mickey soooo we'll do that later after hes all chuffed and stops stressing (i understand why i should probably be stressing, but whats he stressing over?) Today basically went, i got up early, i walked about and couldnt find any classes on, and if they were on they were busy, i walked about the bunker (thats the student restaurant for any of you who dont go to magee) annoyed a few people there, in total got (if they voted) two votes, and from there i had to run off on a 12 o clock bus to belfast. meet mammy, head to the hospital, didnt get away from there till after five, stuffed my face for the third time of the day, this time with pizza hut.... spot the grown up candidates desert...so delicious
then headed my butt back to derry, but i didnt get there until twenty past seven, the ballets were closed, so that was useful. i shouldve probably gone about th labs and actually done something productive with my second and basically last day voting, BUT .... i decided going to half seven mass over at the cathedral on great james' st would be a better use of my time. im sorry but WOAH thats such an amazing chapel on the inside, i always knew it was pretty on the outside (conrad has an amazing up close and personal view of the tower, which i said id love and then he said wait until every hour on the hour when the bells start ringing and then see how much you love it) point is, its pretty. and even though i stressed all day, i think that rest in the cathedral not only calmed my mind about the elections, ie theres far more important things not only in the world and in life, but happening with me currently. besides if its not meant to be this time, then its not meant to b. at least thats how i look at it.
So like we were told in our 'youre now a candidate ' presentation, you should prepare to win (i think weve done that and cant even wait until july to get the ball rolling on many projects) but also.....prepare to lose.
That doesnt mean go awww i wont win. it means have a contingency plan etc. like mine is confirm my place on placement abroad. and then if i still feel the need to help the uni in my third year, run again.
I dont think prepare to lose actually meant just a plan, but also clear the mind and all that. so today to be honest was more of an understanding and spiritual day rather than actual votes.
I think ive learned alot from these elections, and i have some different opinions and outlooks because of it. soooo im rather pleased with today. regardless of votes. win lose or draw, im happy with all the people ive met and the experience ive had with this campaign. twas enlightening.
So ive finished mass, i could go bug wanderers around campus or labs OR i could continue my no elections day and go with my friends to see 300 over at the cinebowl (omg those seats are so comfy over there) but yeah, as an art student i of course analysed the whole thing and didnt get the same impact everyone else did, but i enjoyed it. i enjoyed it even more because this little ship of farmers and poets and trades men, overcame the big massive fleet using their faith and wisdom.... i love when the little guy wins. itt may not happen often but i think that makes it even more special for when it does.
I know theres plenty of you probably thinking dont care about the votes, or the outcome or the job, because my attitude towards it is so calm. but im naturally an optimistic person, so if something doesnt happen, then theres normally a reason. theres no point in me frying my head over something like an election.
If i win i win, if i dont, then i dont. ive had an amazing two weeks regardless..... so thankyou all.
Vote claire
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