Energy and Persistence

Even though my summer has mostly consisted of class, working out at the gym, and hanging out with friends, I have also been very politically active in local government.

As promised, I have more in depth information in the latest edition of Campaign Update.

Each year in my hometown, a festival and parade are put on to celebrate Kokomo's automotive heritage. Events, such as these, are fun and important to me because it is a great opportunity to meet people (along with getting a great farmer's tan).

For state and local candidates, the parade is an opportunity to connect face to face with voters as well as pass out candy and campaign material to kids and adults alike. I especially enjoy this simply because it is always a wonderful experience.

This year was no exception since I knew a lot more people than I did during the last festival parade. However, campaigning and local government is not all about signs and parades.

Campaigning is also about the hardwork behind the scenes that the public does not get to see as much. Just like I did today, campaigning is about walking down city blocks, knocking on doors, and talking to people in the summer heat.

To be honest, it is probably a crazy thing to do but the rewards outweigh the negatives.

The feeling that I get when I actually connect with someone while campaigning causes the weather to not seem as bad or my feet to not hurt as much. The simple fact that someone took a few minutes out of their busy day to listen to my voice makes all the difference.

Lastly, I think that it is the very fact that a candidate gives me the opportunity to work for them is what inspires me to walk just one more block, to knock on one more door, or to pass out one more piece of literature. It is simply a matter of pressing on each day.

"Energy and persistence conquer all things." -- Benjamin Franklin