Driving Votes: Nicki's Blog - Archived Entry

I am in a PhD program in PSYCHOLOGY. While I am completely capable of using the web, it is primarily something I use to do literature searches to write amazing things about children, and neighborhoods, and the importance of good parenting--not do wax poetic about my politics or my summer plans. But here I blog, because I've decided that it is a part of the project, a part of the group experience, a part of the fabulous technical team members that driving votes possesses, and the exhibitionist in me needs more outlets than the dance floor. . . Plus, I'm dating a web-guy now and feel some weird need to increase my webness.
I called some friends on the East Coast last night and told them about our website launch today. I feel so incredibly excited to have something to direct them to so they can see that this project is for real and there are tons of exciting people involved committing tremendous amounts of time and energy to the mission. I can't explain how fabulous it is to work with your friends on a combined goal that has greater meaning and power than the sum of its parts. I have gained so much appreciation for the diverse talents and passions of my friends and the crew they connect me to through this project. My friends are so smart and driven and can actually walk the walk!! This is such an incredible year so far. When I imagine what we can accomplish, my ridiculous grin takes over my entire body. Our ball is rolling . . . can't wait to steam roll George.