I am currently writing this while keeping up with who is in the lead. It's currently back and forth between Trump and Clinton. So, when this article gets published, there will already be a winner and we will have ourselves a new president. No matter what the outcome is... I am just excited for my first time being able to vote.

Being able to have my voice heard is a wonderful right to be able to have in this country. Although this election has been interesting to witness thus far and although not a fan of all of the candidates, I still cast my vote for who I felt would best lead. It was exciting to be able to go and cast my ballot for the very first time! I was a bit confused at first and I'm sure the people at the voting area were not pleased with me taking forever, but I can at least say I did my civic duty.

Being a part of a democracy is empowering where I can have the chance to be a part of the outcome. This is the election I have paid the most attention to and have kept up with all of the details happening. It's honestly been a mess... With constant fighting between both sides who created divisions upon them and the people who stand behind them. It has been horrendous to just witness. And I'm just sitting here all giddy like because I have my very first sticker to say I voted! I understand that the feeling will wear off once a winner is announced, but every one has to have a first time for everything. I was ecstatic that this election could be my first time to exercise my right to vote.

I realize that my one little vote won't make much of a difference, but I can at least try, right? I voted for the first time and I couldn't be more excited about it!