How did I end up here???

Tonight I had really fun plans. I was supposed to go see X-Men Orgins with one of my dear friends. Instead Chris gave me no notice late last night when he asked me to attend a Black Tie event for of all things the Republican Party (I'm an Independent so a night of partisan politics is not my idea of fun). The keynote speaker was our new Governor. Neither of us knew that our brother-in-law had set this up. The company had bought a table and we were all expected to attend... I think the whole time everyone worried I would open my mouth and be outspoken as I normally am. Other than a few under my breath jokes to Chris I behaved.

I'll admit I wanted to throw a dinner roll at some of the speakers but Governor Martinez was really neat. I don't agree with everything she stands for (by far) but I could respect who she was. She grew up in El Paso at the same time my mother did. For Hispanic women at that time it was unheard of completely for them to have careers; much less hold some of the highest posts in the nation. She is a good smart strong women and I hope we have more of them holding these types of offices in the future. I hope by the time Rachel is my age we will have broken the final glass ceiling with a great women president.


As for fashion... finding a formal cocktail dress with no notice was a nightmare. I don't think I've been missing my sister more than I did today. Eliza would had the perfect dress, done my hair, done my make up, and lent me some great jewelry. I ran out of time for my hair. I ended up with a sad chignon. Honestly I hate dressing up, using my good posture, and those shoes killed me but it was a was a fun night though and I'm glad we went.