The Elections I Remember

   This is my second voting season in which I am eligible to vote. It is kind of empowering, because back when I was in school friends and other students would debate and argue which presidential candidate was better and I thought it was really dumb because none of them could vote anyway. Plus both candidates are usually not all bad and they each have great points. That is why the nation is so divided in half when it comes to the race.
    I remember a couple distinct times when it was voting season.  I don't remember the first two youngest numbers. But I do remember when I was 8 there was a fun little craft on a cereal box that you used a plate, some crayons, and string to hang your own propaganda sign to "Vote for Clinton". I wonder what my parents thought. I don't know which one they voted for. I find it interesting though that children can be exploited through cereal boxes during a presidential campaign. I really enjoyed my craft.
   Then I remember when I was 12 and I was actually in the middle of performing Annie Jr. at Harmony Middle School. It was the end of voting day and I was doing a quick costume change and the  television was on to see where the polls stood. It was all very confusing at that time who I should want to win because everyone seemed so concerned about that.
 When I was 16 is when I remember the above memory when my friends were all debating over which candidate was better and me not caring because we couldn't vote anyway and the issues were somewhat confusing to me anyway.
    When I was 18 I registered to vote, then when I was 20 it was my first year to vote and I lived in Idaho and I was a newlywed. I remember shamefully not really knowing much about each candidate. This year I have made a point to watch all the debates and to be an informed voter. It has been a great feeling to be political yet never overbearing on anyone.  I am excited to go on a little walk with my children to Orem High School to vote and to show my son that it is fun and exciting to Vote when you are able. I hope my children will learn the significance of voting for who and what you believe in to help better our country! I will encourage my children to be more informed than me. I hope all of you prayerfully consider the candidates and to VOTE! Yay!