I'm writing this during the last weekend before Trump oaths in, his hand over a near-sacred American document that he's never read, swearing to serve people he will become detrimental to. Here we have just a few days to enjoy the last of President Obama's America, and prepare ourselves. America is about to change, and quite possibly the world's political scene. The degree you think it might change depends on your optimism... or delusion... who did you vote for? I'm assuming my title grabbed the anti-Trump voters' attention, but if you are a Trump voter and you're here... well there's actually probably nothing for you. Anyway here are 10 things to do before January 20th. The Trump bucket list, the Trumpcket list if you will.
1. Get gay married
Hopefully marriage equality is actually pretty safe. Still, it might be fun to do if you're with someone you know you want to tie the gay knot with and don't want your happiest day to fall under Trump and Pence's reign of hatred.
2. Get an IUD/stock up on birth control/plan B
If you can't get pregnant, or you won't get you or your partner(s) pregnant based on your orientation, consider stocking up for friends, or you know, so you can be an asset to the future underground rebellion.
3. Burn an American flag
Burn 20 American flags. We all remember Trump's tweet about losing citizenship, so let's do this while we can. Maybe you don't feel strongly enough to protest something in this way, or maybe you don't think this would be your protest method. So what though. Don't you want to while you still can? Protected under the 1st amendment it's a pretty American thing to do. Think of this as a way to protest the future... when things might be much harder to protest.
4. Read up on the Constitution
As well as US history, Supreme Court cases etc. If we all collectively and thoroughly understand our rights and history of those rights, it'll be harder to take anything away.
5. Listen to the Hamilton soundtrack and watch every Trump SNL skit you can
Yeah, that's all going to be canceled real fast.
6. Say that Barack Obama is our president
Our First Lady is Michael Obama. Our vice President is Joe Biden. The first dog is Bo. Barack Obama is the president. Who's the president? It's Barack Hussein Obama II! Our current president as I'm typing this is Barack Obama. Look at his Wikipedia page, and it says he's the current president. Savor these things.
7. Use your health insurance
Coverage is disappearing for too many people, and you might not be safe. Go to the dentist. Renew your contact/glasses prescription. Get that surgery you've been putting off. Get a surgery you don't even need! Buy medications for illnesses you don't even have yet! Just become as healthy as possible before it's too late!
8. Insult the frankfurter out of the president-elect
While you still can and we're not being tracked down for it yet, call Trump a scumbag, anti-Christ, skeezy cheese puff, allegedly urine loving, treason committing, Putin toe tickler. Better yet put it on the Internet with your name tied to it. All things you should do of course, and nothing I'm doing here.
9. Tell your loved ones how much they mean to you
Before it's too late. Plus we all need a good support system right now. Don't take anyone for granted, and make sure those you want to support know you're here.
10. Stop, and breath
Not to freak you out, but this more than likely marks a time that you'll later miss with a terrible nostalgia. Enjoy being here peacefully while you're in the present moment. Learn some anti-stress techniques as well to help throughout the next four years. (Or even eight?)
11. Stop postponing joy
These election results have made me stop and think and look at what I have. I'm going to appreciate my family and friends. I am going to look at the privileges I have and use them to help others. And gosh dang it, the future is scary so I'm going to buy that candy bar and watch another episode of my favorite show.
