Where I've Been

So I’m not dead…yet and I didn’t fall off the planet. But I have been missing in action lately largely because I took a job – of sorts.

About two months ago, I got involved in a Congressional campaign. The former “candidate”, I am proud to say, is now a member of the United States Congress! Congressman André Carson proudly represents the 7th Congressional District of Indiana. Check him out here: http://www.andrecarson.com/. Other than strongly believing in his candidacy, I initially got involved because Congressman Carson also happens to be my brother-in-law. For you loyal blog readers, he also happens to be Salimah’s dad!

Needless to say, the campaign trail was extremely time consuming. First off, it was a Special Election, which meant we had essentially six weeks to do what is usually done in one year! It was thrilling, overwhelming and all together exhausting! But it was all worth it when we secured a decisive victory on March 11th.

My sister proudly traveled to Washington to see her husband sworn in as a member of Congress. I watched on C-SPAN as she beamed with pride. I was happy to be watching in my PJ’s, in bed, after having enjoyed my first truly restful sleep in two months.

So, I have essentially been out of commission, and out of the blog world. But boy have I missed it!! I didn’t realize how much blogging helps me clear my head and process what is going on in my life at the moment. That said, I’m happy to be back and I have a LOT to write about!