I like to vote. It's a simple enough idea--the only time I actually feel like a citizen is when I vote. I mean, sure, I live in this country, but it's hard to feel like a direct part of the construction of this country's foundation as a citizen. The first time I voted, my mom suggested requesting a mail-in ballot, but, being the idealistic eighteen year old I was, I wanted to vote in person to get the complete experience (whatever that was supposed to be). So I did it, and I regretted it greatly. I had to wait for a voting booth to open up, I felt pressured to finish quickly because others were waiting, and I had to pee.
From then on, I've always requested a mail-in ballot. However, I've rarely ever mailed it in (no pun intended). I still like to take the ballot to my polling place. That way, I still get to be in that voting atmosphere, I get one of those "I Voted" stickers, and I don't have to wait for anyone. It's one of those little things that makes me happy.
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