(( Forgive, Forget, and Voting ))
22 January 08 - 09:22
I just got an e-mail reply today from one of the editors I submitted my work to saying that they couldn’t publish it. It apparently was not 'right for the readership'. At first, I was feeling really down. I mean, I know writers say, “Just pick yourself up – it’s not the end of the world”. But sometimes, right after you get rejected, it really does feel like that.
And it’s perfectly normal - I always feel like that after I’ve been rejected. My dad was all, “Oh, who cares? Don’t worry about it.”
Yet I always wonder, “What if I never get published?”
I know those kinds of thoughts are the most dangerous kind – the kind that can discourage and dissuade someone from their lifelong dream. So I try not to dwell on them that much. I tell myself, “Ah, just forgive and forget.” I always reply to the editor that, “Thanks for looking at my work anyway” e-mail after they reject me, just to be polite.
And to reinforce in myself that “Forgive and Forget” motto, I submitted my work to two more publishers - let’s see how this one goes.
In the meantime, yesterday was Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I not only thank him for being such an inspiration and influence to us all, but also for getting me off school. (Thank you, Martin Luther.)
They said on CNN that in South Carolina, many of the voters were expected to be African-American women. Apparently, these women are mostly split between the Clinton party (a woman) and the Obama party (an African-American). According the CNN, they’re split between voting for their race or voting for their gender.
Personally, I disagree. I think humans are smart enough to pick someone for their politics and standpoints – not gender or race. It’s absurd that anyone classifies African-American women as indivuals who only look at race and gender. I’m not African-American, but an American is an American – not Asian American or Native American or African-American but simply American and just that.
Voters shouldn’t look at the candidate’s heritage or sex, because in that way, we’re being prejudice. We assume, just because they share our origin or our gender, that they must competent enough to do a wonderful job. Well, if that’s the way America votes from now on, we might as well pack our bags and move on out of here.
I personally don’t want Hilary to get elected…she’s too much of a girl…She got teary eyed because of her hair…if she’s gonna be a female president, she needs to be sexless (you know what I mean)...And don’t get me started on her corrupt decisions!...You might actually here my opinion!
Claire M. - 23 01 08 - 18:44
Seriously? I never heard about Hilary getting teary eyed because of her hair… when did that happen? Still, Hilary’s looking pretty strong as far as those state caucuses go. And if you don’t like Hilary, is there a candidate you are rooting for?
As far as the candidate I’m rooting for… well, I’m pretty neutral so far. I think the Democrat side might have a more “charismatic” appeal to it, though, what with Obama and Clinton.
Pema - 24 01 08 - 14:40
It happened during one of the first debates…I’m on the demacrat side, but i just don’t like HC!
Claire M. () - 24 01 08 - 19:37
I think I’m more of a democrat… my dad says he’s republican, so lately we’ve been having little “heated political discussions”... if you can call it that. ;) Hee. Anyhow, I think it’s still pretty early to start rooting for someone COMPLETELY. I mean, people can change their stripes, and in the end, there’s only going to be two main candidates going head to head. Once those two main ones are down… I usually find someone to root madly for. Even then, it’s like you never know how good a president they’re going to be until they’re actually in office, right?
Pema - 25 01 08 - 13:14
