This past week, I've been racking my brain in deciding what to write. With fall, let alone the start of October, coming in full swing, it means a lot of changes. Those changes being deciding and selecting our future president for the next four years.

As an independent, I am not a fan of either candidate. In fact, I don't believe either candidate is well-suited in running our country. However, regardless of your beliefs, it is incredibly important to vote. Because, EVERY VOTE COUNTS.

Recent studies have shown that a small percentage (10 to 20%) of individuals between the ages of 18 to 29 have casted ballots in recent elections. As a U.S. citizen, one of the most important rights granted to one has by the time he/she reaches 18 is the right to vote. Voting is not just an obligated errand, it is a right. Most of all, it is a special privilege.

Voting represents a change, an opportunity. With each vote, one is not only selecting a future candidate but someone that reflects one's personal views, beliefs, and ideals. Each vote casted serves an opportunity for future leaders to run and grant the opportunities and ideals suited for each individual. No matter what your views, beliefs, and ideals are, YOUR VOTE MATTERS. SO GO OUT AND VOTE.