Voting, I hope, if you're eligible and haven't done so already. What else? Obsessively following the returns as soon as they start coming in? Trying to ignore the whole thing? Going about your everyday activities because you don't live in the US (or you do, but there isn't much election related stuff to be done at this point)? Watching TV nervously from outside the US because whatever people decide to do here has consequences outside of this one country?
My spouse and I voted already, so no need for us to do that today. I think I'll go for a run this morning, then some combination of catching up on work stuff, doing some house-related things, and relaxing. We started a ritual a few years ago of getting take-out from a tasty local place on election night, and we are definitely doing that again tonight; it is a lovely thing to look forward to for nights that might otherwise be stressful. I will try to go to bed at my regular time and look at the news when I wake up tomorrow. I imagine my spouse will be up far later than me with the news.
Regular online chapel service in 1/2 hr, feels especially apposite today.
Regular AM meeting at 10, the rest of the day given to work stuff, regular folk dance online at 7.30 pm.
I voted weeks ago, and saw the 'accepted' note against my name on the state's Secretary of State website already.
In between all that, I'll be in constant prayer for the safety and peace of the nation and a responsible, peaceful transition, however things turn out.
I may check the election results a few times along the way; after folk dance, a few of us may stay up and talk a bit.
M.
I had a Zoom lecture at 8 AM, am currently in an office hour, then will have lab until 2:00. After that, I'll finish up a few things in my office, then go vote. After voting, I'll turn off all social media, not watch any news, binge watch something silly and fun, eventually go to bed, and wake up tomorrow to the results.
MoMA
Grading.
Fretting early. Drinking later.
It was said we would watch some Fox News this evening, so I'll spend the day doing teaching things and not thinking about it. Best to approach that kind of viewing with a blankish slate, I think. Shudder.
giving an exam tomorrow, so getting it ready.
Grading quizzes and homework today.
Volunteered to have additional, online office hours tonight from 7 to 8.
hoping to get everying done before tomorrow's test.
Doomscrolling.
Cringing.
Well, I also need to create content and grade.
Meeting with colleague
Grant meeting
Meeting with colleague
Vote
Grading blitz while ignoring election news until I'm forced to look at it
Our ballots were received last week, so I will probably just try to stay sane today. I already had a solid enough freak out about it and hopefully got that out of my system. Focus on my usual routine, warm up with word puzzles and Sudoku, do some Duolingo, get back to a few friends I owe correspondence to, try to get some article revisions done while listening to my new favorite podcast, read some more of a book we're enjoying, maybe get some food delivered, watch some comedies. Definitely having some wine! I guess things could drag out for days or weeks or more, so I'll just try to keep my blood pressure down and try not to worry about what might happen. Easier said than done, I'm sure.
Voted yesterday. Today: Massive quantities of grading and then a night hike with walking club. Distraction is the name of the game.....
Voted in person earlier today - no line, everyone masked up. My congressperson was chatting with people outside on the sidewalk. A pile of grading awaits, so that's what I'll be doing as I listen to results coming in.
Quote from: Parasaurolophus on November 03, 2020, 07:38:23 AM
It was said we would watch some Fox News this evening, so I'll spend the day doing teaching things and not thinking about it. Best to approach that kind of viewing with a blankish slate, I think. Shudder.
Correction: we have made a google spreadsheet with our predictions for each state, and our closest friends are adding theirs. Should be somewhat entertaining. Nothing like gamifying a terrible thing.
My husband and I voted this morning. I was dressed warmly in anticipation of having to stand in the cold for a long time, but actually, we just walked right in and were out in under five minutes. It couldn't have been easier.
I came home and graded quizzes. Went to yoga class. Started some honey-whole wheat bread, which is now rising. The rest of the day will be a combination of checking the news obsessively, running errands, writing a new quiz, and baking that bread.
I haven't read any reports yet of voter intimidation or self-appointed militias showing up at polling places. This is encouraging. But the day is not over yet.
I taught how to evaluate sources in my Comp II and the context of Transcendentalism and Emerson's "The American Scholar" in my lit class (both highly appropriate to the day).
Online office hours for another hour or so, and then to the store to stock up on junk food for the siege tonight. I've been way off my diabetic diet for weeks now, and though I've tried to be good since this past weekend, I'm a stress eater by nature, so bring on the peanut butter M&Ms and BBQ Lays and a frozen pizza.
i hate the wait during major elections. I voted by mail, so today has been spent with the TV off and the computer on, as I've been recording videos for classes, researching materials for an upcoming presentation, and assisting faculty with submissions of materials for Spring courses. Once I log off, I'll have an early dinner, turn off all devices, and go to bed early with a light novel. I'll catch up with the news tomorrow.
Trying to work but not really accomplishing much, I got all of my grading done yesterday. I voted 3 weeks ago so just waiting at this point. I'll probably make some very bad food decisions tonight, I don't drink so maybe some Ben & Jerry's or something.
Board game night at my house. The idea is to distract some of us from becoming to riddled with anxiety. Plus it gives me an excuse to play the new PARKS expansion, "Nightfall."
Working on a job application and grading. Probably will eat pancakes for dinner, which for me is a comfort food.
Had a vacation day to spare so I took it today. Slept in, and now am watching sports call-in show (Felger & Mazz) on tv. Have been spending some time on FB, which I probably know better than to be doing (some Trumpanzees I know there are making comments, and *predictions*, that are at more or less total variance with reality (unless more or less every poll, even those released on Fox News, are wrong). I confess I am more confident than in 2016, but there remains a nagging doubt (and this is not even to consider the prospects for what Trump will do tonight, and going forward).
Grading.
Hiding.
Praying.
Zooming with my students and then drinking. I would SO like to reverse that order right now . . .
Absolutely nothing.
Quote from: spork on November 03, 2020, 01:19:22 PM
Working on a job application and grading. Probably will eat pancakes for dinner, which for me is a comfort food.
I was just contemplating pancakes, too.
With an orange marmalade/maple syrup drizzle....
Mmmmmm....
M.
I was just talking (virtually) with a student who is so stressed out b/c the outcome of the election could impact whether she stays in the US. She is very worried.
So we talked about the class and the things she can control. Many tears later, she was ready to get back to the tasks of the day to day. And now she understands Brontosaurus as well.
Watching Dr. Strangelove on TCM.
Heard the updates and interviews with reporters on WTOP Radio during my commute home from the library earlier.
At the library: Directed folks to the ballot drop box as they came
Did lots of processing of incoming materials
Foot traffic fell off after 5 pm.
Reminding myself to not look at news sites.
Looking anyway.
Eating chili cheese fries and cherry garcia ice cream for supper.
Looking again.
Reading through my notes for my 7:00 a.m. online conference presentation.
Looking again.
Promising myself not to eat the fudge I'm making. Or at least, not to eat all of it tonight.
Quote from: mamselle on November 03, 2020, 02:43:24 PM
Quote from: spork on November 03, 2020, 01:19:22 PM
Working on a job application and grading. Probably will eat pancakes for dinner, which for me is a comfort food.
I was just contemplating pancakes, too.
With an orange marmalade/maple syrup drizzle....
Mmmmmm....
M.
I did indeed make them and they were indeed good.
M.
All this talk of food is making me hungry again- and I had a sensible, somewhat healthy dinner!
I'm amazed that my county is so progressive. It's currently blue!
I am still trying to grade for my insanity class, but am completely distracted by the election. My students will forgive me, right?
I've also broken out the very good locally-made sherry. I figure it's appropriate whichever way the results go.
We've finally given up on Fox. They're much more bullish about calling states than the AP. It was an interesting transition out of their spinworld into the rest the world, but that's enough of that.
It's still parked at the same numbers it was at when I went to bed (c. 130 AM, EST) last night.
As a friend said, the only sane thing to do is Go.On.As.If.It.Doesnt.Exist....
M.
I realized happily yesterday that I wasn't getting notifications from any of the news sites and newspapers that I usually do. So, it was a much less stressful evening than it would have been otherwise. Still, I'm glad we had to get up early today so we went more or less about our normal evening and didn't spend too much time and effort following the returns. There have been some big disappointments so far, to say the least.
I've been on the road for the last several days and have generally not been in touch with news in general. Just taking care of business, checking in and out of motels and a state park lodge, and trying not to catch or spread anything.
It feels like it is STILL election day!
I graded papers and dealt with student emails.
I went ot the grocery store, but FORGOT my wallet! It was already packed with people. I dont know what time on Friday the grocery store gets busy, or how long it stays busy, but I figure that I will try tomorrow!
so When WILL election day finally be over?/