After weeks of speculation of whom Obama would name as his Secretary of State, it was finally announced that Hillary got the nomination. I know this is somewhat old news, but seeing as I haven't updated this and seeing as how I am completely obsessed with Hillary Clinton, it is only appropriate that I address the matter. As much as I would like to call her my President-elect, I am really happy for her. I wasn't sure how my boy Bill was going to affect the situation, and after that awesome position that Ted Kennedy offered her, I had no idea what was going to happen. Would she become Secretary of State? Take Ted Kennedy up on his offer? Keep her seat in the Senate? oooh the possibilities. I didn't worry too much about it because I have instilled my absolute faith in Hillary, and I knew that whatever she decided would be best. The selfishness in me almost didn't want her to become Secretary of State. It is no secret that the people of America are mostly uneducated politically (notice I did not say everyone). When something goes wrong, people are quick to point fingers instead of truly being educated on whose fault is what. If something were to go wrong in the Obama administration, I don't want my poor little Hillary to be blamed. Then I realized that I was being totally and completely ridiculous and that if she gets the nomination I should be happy for her...which I am. I am ecstatic. She is going to be so wonderful and I know that she is the absolute best person for what the job entails. I can't wait to see how everything starts to unfold. I will end this discussion with one of my favorite Hillary quotes:
"America is a place founded on the idea that everyone should have the right to live up to his or her God-given potential, and it is that same ideal that must guide America's purpose in the world today. And while we are determined to defend our freedom and liberties at all costs, we also reach out to the world again, seeking common cause and higher ground."
Okay, onto another note. I "changed" my major. I was going for a degree in Elementary Education and was going to get a minor in Political Science, just for the heck of it. I decided that is no longer the route I want to take. After a semester's worth of debating pro's and con's in my head, I came up with a very tangible plan of action that I am extremely happy with. I will no longer teach Elementary Education but will instead teach Secondary. I am getting a B.A in Political Science with a minor in Professional Education. That will allow me to teach Social Science subjects grades 6-12. It will also allow me to represent our great state in the Senate one day.
Last but not least, MACKENZIE IS HOME. I am thrilled beyond belief. I'm soooo happy. She is awesome and I plan on living with her until she leaves haha. I have never heard more about football in my lifetime than I do spending an hour with her...its funny because if it was anyone else I would probably jump off of something very high...high enough that I would break something but not have a heart attack before hitting the ground. However, that being said, I don't mind it coming from her. Maybe because I haven't seen her in four months and am just happy to have my best friend back...I don't know. Either way, I am pretty much going to be an expert on Alabama football by the time she leaves. Whoever wants to go head-to-head in an Alabama football quiz I take you up on your offer and I can pretty much guarantee that I will dominate.
One more thing: OPHELIA ANNA THREEWITT WAS BORN NOVEMBER 23rd AND SHE IS MOST GORGEOUS BABY ON THE ENTIRE PLANET (if only Paul would allow me to see her more often).
Okay that wasn't last either. I wanted to say how excited I am for Christmas!!! I am a total freak when it comes to the holidays. This is my totally favorite time of the year and for good reason. I am out to heal all of the Scrooge's of the world, free of charge. I just want to scream, I love this time of year soooooo much.
<3Tara
