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aesc ([personal profile] aesc) wrote2008-11-04 08:40 am

I need a hug.

Roommate went to the polls this morning (I went last week), and she was #66 in line to vote, at around 7:30. I can see the parking lot for the polling place across the street; it's been getting a little bit fuller for the past hour or so and a healthy crop of Obama signs has appeared by the sidewalk. I'm going out in a bit to drive around town and take pictures of various places for postage on [livejournal.com profile] novemberfourth tonight. It's one of the things I'm doing to keep myself busy.

Still, guys, I am really really really anxious. I need a hug.

*clings*

[identity profile] dragonlady7.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 01:50 pm (UTC)(link)
*hug* I know what you mean!!!

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
The second part of this year has been one huge long stress-fest. Please to let it be over!!!!

*hugs you up!*
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[identity profile] the-oscar-cat.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 01:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Consider yourself hugged by both me and the!kitten.

<3<3<3<3<3

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Awwww kitteh!!! *hugs you both!*

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
*hugs you very firmly*

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[personal profile] aurora 2008-11-04 01:53 pm (UTC)(link)
*hugs you a lot* It's going to be okay. It has to be!!

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
I really really hope so!!!!! *hugs you and John and Rodney!*

[identity profile] loves-bitch.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 01:56 pm (UTC)(link)
*HUGS TIGHT* I almost started crying as I cast my ballot. I think I will be worse tonight because I am actually going to the Obama Rally in Grant Park.

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
*HUGS YOUUUU* Oh my god, I wish I could be there! Then again, it probably wouldn't be good for my heart :D
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[identity profile] anatsuno.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 01:58 pm (UTC)(link)
*clings back* I'm going to go out take pictures of my election-free French city for the same reason as you, but it's hard tot ear myself away from the computer because all my co-anxious friends are inside it! Locally, I have no one to fret with. *clings moar*

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I have devised a series of things to do during the day to keep myself busy, but the problem is there is almost nothing left to do tonight except wait for the returns. I am going to go MAD, I tell you *sobs and clings*

[identity profile] chopchica.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:01 pm (UTC)(link)
*hugs a lot*

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:21 pm (UTC)(link)
*hugs hugs hugs*
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[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/tesserae_/ 2008-11-04 02:02 pm (UTC)(link)
::hugs::

Off to wait in line now.

Keep a good thought for us here in California, please!

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I am keeping so many good thoughts for you!!! I wish I could do more, like use my amazing mind powers to convince people to do the right thing, even though that would be a flagrant misuse of my superhuman abilities.

[identity profile] thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:02 pm (UTC)(link)
::squishes you 'till you squeal::

Yay! It's finally here! We were at our polling place at 6:15 (polls opened at 6:00am) and already a line had formed. It was very exciting!

::hugs you again::

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Things are picking up here!! I am headed out in just a bit to see what's up, but the two precinct parking lots I've seen look rather full, and at one there are poll workers making sure people know to fill out both sides of the ballot and that sort of thing.

[identity profile] unamaga.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:05 pm (UTC)(link)
*hugs*

Barack and Michele just voted on my teevee and Barack's nose got twitchy because Malia was yawning and kept bouncing between the two of them while they filled out their ballots. Take comfort: our candidate is the adorablest!

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:24 pm (UTC)(link)
I just hope adorable can win the day!!!11 *whimpers and holds tight*

[identity profile] sapote3.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:08 pm (UTC)(link)
::hugs::
Ohgodohgodohgod.

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:24 pm (UTC)(link)
My brain cannot take much more of this! *hugs you!*

[identity profile] stella-polaris.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:08 pm (UTC)(link)
*hugs* For what it's worth, I've never been this nervous over any election in my own country.

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:29 pm (UTC)(link)
I get that impression from a lot of people, both LJ friends and friends in RL who are non-US citizens. I really wish the election was less crucial in terms of world impact, but since it's not... I really really hope my country makes the right decision :)

*hugs you!*

[identity profile] indybaggins.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:12 pm (UTC)(link)
*hugs* My thoughts are with you guys!

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! *hugs* We really need them!!
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[identity profile] elbomac.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:12 pm (UTC)(link)
*hugs*

We can do this!

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, we can get through today!! And if things go horribly, horribly wrong tonight, hopefully the next four years.
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[identity profile] smilla02.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:27 pm (UTC)(link)
*big hug*

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:31 pm (UTC)(link)
*huge hugs for As!*

[identity profile] ionaonie.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:29 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm frankly terrified.

I just want it to be over so I can know.

There's no way I'm going to be able to sleep until I know the result so I'm thinking I'm going to be up till stupid times in the morining.

*fingers crossed*

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)
I am sort of surprised I managed to sleep last night--but then, I didn't even wait for my alarm to go off before I was up and out of bed. I've spent the morning milling around, waiting for people to start going to the polls in earnest so I can get some good pictures, and fortunately my afternoon looks pretty busy... but after class tonight, there might be nothing for it but to sit at home and watch the returns. *wibbles*
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[identity profile] ladycat777.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Dude, I think all of LJ needs a hug!

*stretches arms REALLY REALLY wide to try and reach everyone*

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:36 pm (UTC)(link)
*engulfs you all, amoeba-like!!!!*
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[personal profile] siria 2008-11-04 02:32 pm (UTC)(link)
*smooshes you up* I hope the amount of pro-Obama vibes coming from Ireland today helps!

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:36 pm (UTC)(link)
*hugs for Siris!!!* Those will help, if anything can!

[identity profile] stillwaters11.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 02:55 pm (UTC)(link)
*fierce hug*
I can't believe how anxious I am about this.

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Nor can I! The past several months have been anxiety-producing in general... but this is soooo much worse\. *hugs, wibbles*

[identity profile] perspi.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)
*HUGS*

*throws in a bonus cuddle*

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Eeeee, cuddle!! *snuggles you back*

[identity profile] kimberweeme.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Even if we aren't on the same side of the fence, HUGS FOR YOUUUU!

I'm home sick today. Bah!

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Boo! *pets* I hope you feel better!

And regardless of who wins, we should all work to see better days.

[identity profile] lilithilien.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
*HUGS*

I'm just as anxious. I woke up thinking "today the world could really change." And then the less optimistic part of me thought "or not."

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 04:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh man, my brain has been going through that very cycle. *hugs you up!*
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[identity profile] ainsley.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 03:51 pm (UTC)(link)
I shall cling to you from my capricious swing state perch! *holds*

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 04:39 pm (UTC)(link)
We shall swing together! *rocks back and forth*

(I'm not sure if we're a swing-swing state, but Indiana is contemplating voting Democratic for the first time in a very long time!)

[identity profile] thisissirius.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 04:02 pm (UTC)(link)
*hugs*

I wish so badly that I could vote. I did, however, send money to the Obama campaign so I feel a little better. But. I wish I could do something that really matters. Does staying up until 5am just to cheer Obama on, count at all? D:

[identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com 2008-11-04 04:39 pm (UTC)(link)
That counts for a lot! Keep your fingers crossed for us! :D

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