New Jersey Pride
I thought a note about the mid-term elections back in the states deserved its own entry, albeit maybe a short one. For someone whose usually pretty on top of things, I surprised myself when I realized I didn't file the paperwork in time for an overseas ballot but I figure that's ok. I've had more than enough politics since I got here, anyway. I am, however, following the race at home thanks to the New York Times website and I think things are looking good, especially in Jersey. I should mention, though, that what's happening in politics now is another reminder for me of how uncomfortable I'll probably for a while in trying to slip back into my life in New Jersey. Perhaps I should stop looking at it that way. Has this experience changed me to the point where I'm no longer compatible with my old life? Maybe it's time to start a new one.
You're probably wondering what my stream-of-consciousness philosophizing has to do with the midterm elections so here it is: it's been more difficult than I thought it would be to keep up with news at home. I'm not just talking about front-page stuff, but even the things that don't matter. Gossip, news from around school, and the opening of probably another bagel shop in my hometown while I was away-- all things I will inevitable have to catch up on when I get back. The football team at Rutgers is having its best season in Scarlet Knight history and, despite the fact that I don't follow them even when I am home, it would have been fun to get caught up in the excitement on campus. Thanks to my brother though, I'm able to know in Sydney that the Knights of Piscataway are 8-0, 14th in the nation, and playing Louisville to a soldout crowd Thursday night.
RU, rah, rah... Go Knights!
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