Priorities
I'm fairly excited to be out of "politics" mode for now. I often get sucked into posting on and discussing things like the election because it become all-consuming in our culture. My circles of friends are also polar opposites in that one is fairly conservative and the other is more liberal.

Now I'm on to bigger and better things. My job is exceedingly satisfying, and is basically just what I was hoping for after leaving the monster of corporate finance. I took this job, and the considerable pay cut, in order to feel like what I was doing was either interesting, or fulfilling. Much to my delight, I hit on both counts.
I'm speaking with some people right now who are suffering from chronic migraines, and the sound of excitement and hope in their voice when we tell them that our study does not involve new medications, but is a form of behavior modification therapy, is palpable. I take pride in the fact that I'm helping a cause to aid people who are suffering, and that they are so grateful for it.

On the other hand, my other project is satisfying my creative drive. I have been asked to brainstorm, research and present many different ideas and materials to aid parents during their childs' transition to college. It's nice to know my feedback and ideas are so appreciated.

Concentrating on this kind of stuff is way better than thinking/reading/speaking about how Obama and McCain were performing in the race.