Final Free Write-Democrat Through and Through

For anyone that has read all of my blog posts (heck, even if you've only read one or two), you've probably figured out that I am a progressive. I am definitely a Democrat with a capital, capital D. I decided to write about my experience in the Democratic party. 

I cannot remember not being a Democrat, but I know that my true involvement in the party began in January of 2010. I decided to check out the Obama office opening in Phoenix and I instantly fell in love with everyone there and all of the things that they did. It became my passion. If I had free time, I would head to the office. Then, that summer, I did a fellowship with them. I didn't just volunteer with them, but with every Democratic candidate and opportunity I could!!!

I continued to volunteer, though, after the election that year, things slowed down and I slowly started to do so less and less often as there were less chances to do so. Eventually, they transferred all of the staffers from the office to critical swing states in mid-2011. 

Near the end of 2011, one of those staffers, who I had remained friends with him, asked me to become a staffer in Florida in the beginning of 2012 for the Obama 2012 re-elect campaign. I couldn't wait and I absolutely took the offer. 

I spent a year in Florida working on the campaign and afterwards working for the Inauguration. 

Though not quite to the extent I was, I am still definitely involved in Democratic grassroots politics. The only reason it's not as much is because of my busy schedule! It has been a wonderful experience for me that has taught me so much and I've made so many friends through it. The connection you have with some of your fellow staffers and volunteers is amazing. You're all passionate about and fighting for what you believe in. 

Final Thank You Letter

Dear Rebekah, 

I wrote this letter because I wanted to say thank you. There is so much to thank you for, I don't even know where to begin. 

While I had always been a supporter of the labor movement and unions, I decided in November 2014 that it was something I wanted to learn more about and become more involved in. You gave me that opportunity and then some. Thank you for helping me grow personally, professionally, and academically. 

I am sad to go, but find comfort in knowing that we'lol maintain a friendship. These 4 months have been an awesome experience, during which, I learned so much. I wanted to expand my portfolio of knowledge and you certainly enabled me to do that. 

As someone that suffers from depression, this position helped me maintain my sanity. I loved being a part of Arizona AFL-CIO and it gave me a great sense of pride. When I told people about my involvement, I always held my head up high. 

Everyone I worked with at the office has a special little place in my heart. You have been nothing but kind to me. And even gave me confidence when I didn't have it because you believed in me. 

In short, I can't thank you enough for everything you've done for me. 

Fondly,

Charlie

P.S. I hope you know what a bad-ass I think you are.