Day 365: it's voting day!

Hello Aussies, don't forget to vote today!!

I will start this by saying I normally don't discuss politics unless others start the conversation, but as one of my favourite people is running in this election, this post will be about my day at the polling booth.

I am standing at a polling station in North Sydney displaying signs for one of my best friends, the fabulous Daniel Pearce, who is running for the Australian Democrats.

I've been here for 40 minutes (since 7am) and things have already gotten a little heated. I however am making friends with my fellow sign protectors / info handing-outerers!! This is my first time handing out stuff. Please be nice to us today!!

I might update the blog throughout the day if I get a chance with interesting and not-so-interesting news from the polling booth.

7.45am polls open in 15 mins. At my polling booth we have the Democrats, Liberals, Labor and Greens. No sign of Family First.

7.50am Just saw a polling official. They get to wear bright purple netball bibs!

8.15am People are taking my flyers!! YAY!!

8.22am My fingers are freeeezing. I should have worn gloves. Unfortunately this entire polling booth is in the shade.

8.34am Now people have stopped taking my flyers. It's disheartening. Just take the flyers!!

8.42am someone just laughed at me and asked if the Democrats still exist. Yes they do! Spread the word!

9.05am It's been a slow start. 2 hours down, 4 to go! And the sun is starting to come out. Yesss!

9.10am The Liberals have a small army of helpers here. They're well represented.

9.12 The Greens candidate just arrived. He seems like a nice guy.

9.54 Group of girls were just talking about how hot Dan is!

10.50 I just voted! I did not take Mark Latham's advice and submit a donkey vote.

11.08 I am really over this bloody wind!

11.14 Someone just stole aJulia Gillard corflute sign to take home!

Oops I didn't update again. I left the polling booths at noon to head to another friends housewarming/her 2 year olds birthday party, followed by a quick dash to the shops on the way home with A to pick up a dress I had ordered. I had such a fantastic day :)