Voting

Hey guys! Today, besides being Markie Post's birthday, it was pointed out to me that it is also election day. That's right- it's time to get out and vote for your next president, among others. I've heard a lot of back and forth about some difficulties at the polls, so I've come up with a few tips to make voting easier for you.

• Make sure you are registered. You can do this here at canivote.org.
  
• Bring an ID. Many states require proper identification.
  
• Dress warmly- you may have to wait a while.
• Bring a hot cup of coffee. This will give you both warmth and energy.
• You might want to get a portable chair- one of those cane things that turn into a seat.
• Before you leave the house, make sure all the lights are off, the fish are fed and the cat has extra water in his bowl.
• If you have one, bring a tent. This will provide you shelter.
• No one should leave the house to vote without making sure all bills are paid for the month.
• Set up an "away message" on your email acct.
  
• If you haven't already, make sure you can use one or two vacation days from work.
• Practice your breathing. These things take time.
• Arrive with games to play. Nothing cheers a crowd up more after 10 hours of waiting on line than a little game of "I Spy" or "Who Stole The Cookie From The Cookie Jar". ("Who me? Yes you! Couldn't be! Then who?")
• Think of other fun ways you can amuse your new neighbors. Like say, "Hey, is this the line for the Britney Spears tickets?" or, "I hear they have good bread here."
• When you get to the booth, make sure you know who you are voting for.
  
• If you are unsure, you may want to refer to the internets on your iPhone. Your fellow voters should be patient while you look for a signal.
• Take your time in the voting booth. This is your day.