This post is dedicated to Jacqueline Ward Bunch-my amazing Grandma-who inspires and encourages me to make my voice heard and my country proud :) I love you Grandma!
I'm currently reading Wuthering Heights for my Bronte's module and it is fantastically gothic...in a creepy, Iwanttopossessyoursoul kind of way. What is interesting is that, at the same time, I also sent in my absentee ballot this afternoon. And no, in case you're wondering, this will not be a post comparing Obama to the possibly possessed Heathcliff, sorry if that's what you were hoping to read.
I was simply musing on the juxtaposition of Heathcliff's oppressive dominion over his son, or for that matter, everyone who is associated with him, and my freedom to vote. I'm about the least political person you will ever meet, but living in another country and reading Victorian texts has brought democratic ideals to the forefront of my mind. Despite the fact that I'm thousands of miles away, I'm still an American citizen, and my voice can still be heard. I am one insignificant, itty-bitty tadpole in a massive ocean of brilliant Brits, punctilious Prime Ministers, and the quintessential Queen herself, but, assuming my ballot arrives in sunny CA by November 6, I can proudly say that I said my piece, or rather "Completely filled in the bubble next to the candidate's name."
It took five minutes, a short walk into town, and £1.28, but to me, it felt like one of the most meaningful tasks I've accomplished since my arrival in England. The other being that Callie and I discovered how to effectively utilize ASDA's grocery delivery service.
[Side note: we had PUMPKINS delivered today! Complete with a carving kit! YAY FALL!!!]
So those are my rambling thoughts of today. If you entirely loathe political pieces, I hope you skipped straight down to the bit about the pumpkins.
Also, I'm including a link to the Puppini Sister's fantastic rendition of Kate Bush's ode to Wuthering Heights.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rYEiERfKqU
Dissertation Lowdown: 12,000-15,000 words to go. Title: Unknown. Topic: Known! Mood: EhI'llworryaboutitlater.
I must admit I'm a little torn- I do miss you, but if you were here I wouldn't get to read all your fun British posts. So keep it up girlie! :)
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