It was hot again today. However, growing up in the Southeast US, I'm used to it. If I can make here, I can make anywhere in the US, I guess. However, it's so nice to walk into a cold house and freeze after being out in a hot, humid morning.

Today was productive. I slept in as long as I wanted. Matthew got this license this past Monday. He had to take Beth to school today. I didn't get dressed for today about 3:15. The first thing I did was went over to my old high school and voted. I voted on the Republican ticket for one reason only: Ralph Reed running for Lt. Governor. The man scares me. I fear he'll try to turn the US into a theocracy. I may be of Christian beliefs, but I also believe in freedom of religion. I'm for God in the Pledge and in our money, but not because we're a Christian nation. I'm for the word God because God simply recognizes that we the people, for the most part, believe in a higher power. However, just because I think that, doesn't mean I think religion should play a central part of our government. This isn't Puritan Massachusetts. This is 21^st century America. Ralph Reed brings up fears of Puritan Massachusetts to me. Even my Republican father does not want him elected! Besides, look at his record. I can't think of a good thing about him.

After voting, I headed to Target and picked up the latest Train CD. I heard "Cab" for the first time at Taco Bell yesterday. I instantly recognized it as Train. I had the good fortune of seeing them live back in 2004. The Target version came with the bonus track "Coming Home." On my way home from school tonight, I listened to parts of it. I liked "Shelter Me." What got me was the line "Hey, na na na… I'll make it with or without you."

I got told to be quiet in history class today. As usual, it's because I know too much. Someone else was asked not to answer questions, too. The professor asked for a recap on Pickney's Treaty. I placed my straw in my mouth and sucked down water. After no one answered, the professor had me answer what it did.

Okay, Atlanta Braves time.

[♪ Listening to: "Am I Reaching You Now" - Train]

Posted by Shawn at July 18, 2006 8:01 PM in General, Schooling.