I really enjoyed listening to the women in politics speak to us last week. I found it extremely interesting that most of the women's careers were influenced by one woman who basically started it all and made it possible for other women to join the world of politics. I found it interesting that her entire career started by baking cookies and helping and supporting others campaigns and then deciding that she could do a better job. I was also inspired by the fact that she may have lost her first election but she came back for the next elections and won. They gave some really great advice about how you should never put your name out there for an election that you aren't willing to loose. I thought that was a great way to think about it. I also like that they were able to admit that they take losing an election very difficult, and ave to take at least two weeks to get over it where no one talks to them about it and by then the are able to work through losing the election.
I enjoyed hearing the woman talk who was currently in office at the state house, I found her stories really interesting because I was trying to guess who the people she was talking about were. I also enjoyed it because I have visited the state house several times over the years for school, and could picture where she worked and what her daily work life looked like.
I also thought that the women gave great advice and had great stories to share. I would really have enjoyed listening to them longer and hearing more of their life and experiences. I think that in the future if we are really enjoying a panel we should be able to let them continue their discussion.
oh on a side note, I want to say how excited I am to go to President Krendl's house tonight to bake cookies for class!
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