Free

So yesterday was a rough day. I'm pretty sure most of you know why...

Yup. The election. That wonderful time of year when everyone moans and groans about everything possible and gets mad at everyone else. I hate it. 

I was angry because of the social media spam about the election. Facebook and Twitter folks: that stuff kills you. And to counter the sour mood these wonderful sites induced me into, I decided to do something that most people would only dream of.

I went outside. AND, I also ran. Outside. I know, it's scary. Me, exercising? Of my own free will? What is this madness???

But it was one of the best decisions I've made all day. Being in the fresh air, feeling the cool, clean breeze on my cheeks, watching the ducks waddle by the river that crosses campus. And to top it all off, I had a friend with me. We talked, and it was so nice to talk about something that wasn't related to taxes or civil rights for once in the last week. I think people need more of that time; the time when you are just free. Not talking about freedom. Not discussing freedom as it relates to politics. Just being free. It's one of the best feelings in the world.

What made me feel even better after this wonderful jog through nature was the fact that, just by coincidence, most of my best friends were at the same dinner as I this evening. We all ran into each other, and decided to eat together. And as I sat there, looking at each of my friends around the table, I realized how fortunate I am to have them. Maybe there are people out there who hate each other. Scratch that, I know there are people out there that hate each other. But I don't have to hate anybody. My friends have proven to me that, no matter how different we are, we can always be friends. 

We are Fortunate.
We are Friends.
We are Free