Some people have given me the excuse that "It just wasn't meant to be" or "She already knew some many more people!" or "It is probably better this way." or "It was probably really close only a vote or two." or maybe "People probably just picked the top person on the list." or the one that keeps replaying in my mind "I'm sure there was something wrong with the vote counter . . ."
But the fact of the matter is, I lost!
I can console myself with all these excuses (and many more) but losing just stinks. It is almost exactly the same as how it felt when I wasn't voted in for student council in 6th grade. I guess I forgot why I hadn't run for anything since then. I guess it will be another 16 years until I get crazy enough to think that people might actually vote me in to an office.
I felt like I put my all into the election, so I have no regrets, but putting your all into something is even more discouraging when you don't get it, because then you don't have the excuses like, "If I would've tried harder or campaigned more or . . ." It just boils down to more people liked her than liked me . . .
And it's true. The girl I lost to will do a great job and I will serve in a committee and be perfectly happy next year, but on the day I lost I can still be sad and feel a bit rejected, right?
Thanks for your kind words and support. Thanks for listening to me vent!
7 comments:
Well you had my vote!
loser! just kidding, thism ight your 1st loss ever, seriously though it might be!
That's to bad! I am so surprised that you didn't win. You really are amazing at everything you do! I am so jealous of all of your talent and energy. I definitely would have voted for you!!!!
I lost my 6th grade student council campaign also, and i never really ran for anything again so at least you tried! I gotta tell you i am surprised you didn't get it. I would vote for you any day. Also, I am just a little glad because then maybe you will hang out with me when i am here, i mean i already get the shaft from you all the time and you aren't even in office.
I'm so sorry you lost! When I got the email with the results I read it over and over again looking for your name because I was sure you would win! I, too, lost my 6th grade campaign (did anyone actually win? It sounds like we all lost!) Anyway, you are great and I bet you'll have a lot more fun and freedom next year without having the extra stress and worries of being "in office." That's what I voted for at last year's elections, and now look at me :) Maybe I'll actually make it out to one of the activities before the year is over!
CONGRATS JAMIE FOR GIVING IT A TRY! You are a brave girl. Some of us won't even try because we are so afraid of being rejected (pointing to self) or too lazy to campaign (still pointing to self) and too busy or lazy to care to do any of the work (yes, that's me). It makes me grateful for people like you who step up to the plate and take on some responsibility. You're my hero! You're a great example. We love you!
I agree with Emmers! You had a lot more courage than most of us! I'm glad you will do a committee!
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