Although I'm no longer in school, I still
call my weeknight's that I have to work the next day "school
nights".... anyone else? No? Okay.
call my weeknight's that I have to work the next day "school
nights".... anyone else? No? Okay.
My last post started off with the definition of politics; so let's stick with it.
My
friend Amanda and I made the long drive to Austin this past weekend to
attend the Texas Democratic Women's Annual Meeting and Convention. We
got in too late Friday to attend the Friday night festivities; but boy
am I glad. We decided to hit the hotel bar up since nothing else was
going on and I wasn't about to get back in my car to drive around Austin
for who knows how long. There was only one other person in the bar
besides me and Amanda; turns out she was from Houston and in town for
the convention as well. While we're talking to her, I spot someone
walking by in the corner of my eye.... as I take a good look, I see
Senator Leticia Van De Putte. I really tried not to freak out, so
instead I geeked out. Sorry, couldn't help it. I immediately yell
"LETICIA!!!!" while waving my arms like an idiot.... luckily she was
nice and didn't mind me yelling in the hotel. She mentioned she had to
take her stuff to her room and that she'd come back. I kind of thought
that I had scared her away by how ridiculous I reacted to seeing her,
but she came back.
friend Amanda and I made the long drive to Austin this past weekend to
attend the Texas Democratic Women's Annual Meeting and Convention. We
got in too late Friday to attend the Friday night festivities; but boy
am I glad. We decided to hit the hotel bar up since nothing else was
going on and I wasn't about to get back in my car to drive around Austin
for who knows how long. There was only one other person in the bar
besides me and Amanda; turns out she was from Houston and in town for
the convention as well. While we're talking to her, I spot someone
walking by in the corner of my eye.... as I take a good look, I see
Senator Leticia Van De Putte. I really tried not to freak out, so
instead I geeked out. Sorry, couldn't help it. I immediately yell
"LETICIA!!!!" while waving my arms like an idiot.... luckily she was
nice and didn't mind me yelling in the hotel. She mentioned she had to
take her stuff to her room and that she'd come back. I kind of thought
that I had scared her away by how ridiculous I reacted to seeing her,
but she came back.
*Breathe, Leah......BREATHE!*
That's
what I kept thinking to myself as Senator Van De Putte pulled a stool
up next to me. The restaruant was already closed so she didn't have
another choice for dinner besides the bar. As she sits next to me, I
casually ask her about her day and what she had been up to. Here's where
I just have to say, if you don't know who Senator Van De Putte
is..............just watch this:
what I kept thinking to myself as Senator Van De Putte pulled a stool
up next to me. The restaruant was already closed so she didn't have
another choice for dinner besides the bar. As she sits next to me, I
casually ask her about her day and what she had been up to. Here's where
I just have to say, if you don't know who Senator Van De Putte
is..............just watch this:
This video was during the SB 5 filibuster on June 26, 2013. I sat on my couch, watching in silence via livestream while this happened. It was a heart breaking step backwards for Texas women that night and something I'll never forget.
Senator Van De Putte had dinner and talked to us for a little over an hour about anything and everything. It was such a wonderful night and I'll be forever grateful for all that she has done for the women in Texas.
Early voting in Texas is NOW! If you haven't voted, please go to the polls and do so.
Election Day is Tuesday, March 4th.
See you at the polls.
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