As Americans, we are given a right that so many other countries deny to their citizens. We are given the choice to vote. Any man or woman over the age of 18 who is registered and is a citizen of the United States can vote. Every two to four years we sit around our TV's or at local diners and talk politics. Everyone develops an opinion or belief. The population goes to the polls and casts their ballot.

Usually after this event has taken place, I always feel a great deal of accomplishment. I haven't missed an election yet, neither have my parents or my grandparents. However, this year I am ready for Election Day to be over. I am ready for the campaign adds to stop, I am tired of only reading things that have to do with candidates and their track records and I am tired of the constant bombardment of emails. I like so many people, am burnt out.

No one is perfect, I know I am not, and things happen in this world that we do not understand. So why do so many people expect the officials who are running for office to be perfect?

I'm not trying to cause an outrage, or a political discussion to develop on my blog. I really don't want to argue politics with anyone, this is just my perception and my feelings. I will be casting my early vote on Nov. 1. I will enjoy the freedom that as an American I am give the right to do. I will stare at a ballot and consider my future, and the future of the children that I see in the elementary schools. I will consider the fact that I have family and friends fighting in Iraq, with no idea when they will be home. I will also look to the views and beliefs of the candidates.

I don't know who will win the election, I don't know what the future will bring. I just know that I will do my part to be an educated voter. I will vote and my little voice will be heard amidst the crowd.

I'm just ready for it to be over.