08/02/2018
It's finally here. I've knocked on countless doors, made a ton of phone calls, held events, went to candidate forums, distributed yard signs, buttons, stickers, been on TV, radio, in the paper passed out lit, yesterday sent out 10,000 texts, I've been to all 4 quadrants of Tennessee's 3rd largest county, I've probably put a good 5,000 miles on my car and by 8:00 pm, we'll see if the work paid off.
I've worked on campaigns since I was a kid so this was the natural progression. But working FOR a candidate is not the same as BEING the candidate. No class, no book, no training camp, no workshop can prepare you for this. I know what it's like on both sides of the coin now.
I said earlier this year I wanted to be stretched and challenged (because I know that's necessary to grow into the full person I'm supposed to be). Well I asked for it!! Best advice I can give anyone is don't ask to be the better version of yourself if you're not ready for it.
I've mentally prepared myself for either outcome. I will be well regardless. I'll be great regardless. There's tremendous work that needs to be done in our community and thankfully I have a job that allows me to do that work. Yes, holding an office gives me a bully pit to bring attention to issues but it's not the only way.
The polls stay open until 8:00 pm. Vote before you go to work, go on your lunch break, vote when you get home, ask your boss to allow you to leave if you have a lengthy shift (it's the law) don't let the weather deter you, don't think your vote doesn't matter or that your absence won't make a difference. Every. Single. Vote. Matters!!!
Good luck to all my fellow candidates across Tennessee!! Thanks to the voters for participating in our democracy. Let's win this!!
