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It’s 2:45 a.m. I didn’t even make it to 3:00 this time. What the heck is wrong with me? Geez!

When I was little I used to imagine that I’d work a night job when I grew up. Because, yes, I used to wake up in the middle of the night even then. Little did my mom know that, as soon as she fell asleep, I was up and around the house…

One summer, while in a summer program at Trinity University, we went on a field trip where we got to tour a college radio station. I was able to see what it was like “behind the scenes”. Soon after that I began to notice TV shows and movies about people who worked in radio, especially on a night shift. And I was actually able to imagine myself doing that. I used to think it might be ideal for me since I was awake at night anyway. At least, then, I’d have somebody to talk to and something to do.

Of course, I also imagined myself being a doctor, an architect, a “business woman” (kind of reminds of Romy and Michelle), etc. I figured the doctor thing would be ideal because, for some reason, it always seems like night time in the hospital. Doesn’t it? Plus, I used to be in the hospital all the time. It was my second home. And I liked that when I woke up at night there, I could see lights on and other people were awake, too. All up and down the halls! It was very comforting.

But anyway, tonight we will focus on the career in radio broadcasting—if that’s even what you call it. Of course, there isn’t really a radio, and none of this is audible, but if it were, this is what you would hear:

Good evening, folks! Welcome to Random Radio, where I get to report on anything and everything I want and never have to worry about dead time or FCC regulations… or even getting fired. (I hear that happens a lot in the radio world. How horrible!)

In tonight’s news I would like to comment on Hillary Clinton. Now, I am not a political person by any means. So, I am not going to sit here and debate on where funding should go, or what the current issues are, or whatever else political reporters discuss. Even though I might have an opinion on these things, I would like to just look at the bigger picture--like who do I “like”? Who do I imagine in the position? Simple as that. (Hey! It’s MY show, darnit!)

I know that many people out there say that you’re not supposed to tell other people who you vote for. But I couldn’t care less. I’m going to tell you. My vote goes to Hillary. Yes, I heart Hillary.

Why? You ask. Why do I heart Hillary? Because she is a strong woman. Simple as that. I know, I know… many people out there lost respect for her after Clinton cheated on her with Monica. But, honestly, my question is this: Why does the woman get judged when her husband did wrong? If anything, that whole situation only served to improve my opinion of her… because most women would have crumbled. I know I would have. I’m not ashamed to say it. That’s just me. It’s not something I’m proud of, but it’s reality. I am just an emotional person. But not Hillary. Nope. She stood in the face of adversity. She never once shed a tear. At least not publicly. She never badmouthed her husband. Never acted vindictive. Nope. She held her head high because I’m sure she knows that she has nothing to be ashamed of. She knows her worth! And I admire that about her. Yup. I do.

I don’t believe it has anything to do with her letting Clinton walk all over her or treat her like crap. I choose to see it in the sense that she stuck to her marital vows. She believes in resolving issues in her marriage. She believes in forgiveness. She’s there for the long haul. Why criticize HER for something she didn’t even do?

I admire the fact that she is emotionally strong. So strong that she has gained the reputation of an ice queen. Right? Yup. Uh-huh.

Yesterday the “big news” was that she got “emotional” during one of her campaign stops. Have any of you seen the video? If people think this is emotional, then I’d hate to hear what they think of MY reactions to things! Ha! She’s sooo freakin’ strong that she didn’t even shed a tear! Her voice just cracked! And THAT’S getting emotional?!!! What I wouldn’t give to have that much strength and composure!





Luckily, this emotional episode might mean something good in terms of her campaign. It makes her seem more “human” to a lot of people. But I already knew she was real. If it had been a MAN who got “emotional” the way she did, people would think he was sensitive and compassionate. Blah blah Blah…

But I won’t go there. I’m taking the high road. Following Hillary’s example. Because, yes, I heart Hillary.

That’s all for tonight. Thank you for listening. Feel free to join me again for Random Radio.