I finally washed my hair after neglecting that task so long that I don't remember the last time. Yesterday when we met up with my s-i-l, I noticed a lot of dandruff, which is not usual when my self-care is sufficient. We're going away for a week again, so I do need to spruce myself up. It is always a bit overwhelming to do, given my neglect. I'll do a little at a time.

Today (and tomorrow) are election days in my new country. I'm not able to vote here, since I'm not a citizen. But Hubby can since he's both a Czech and US citizen. His sister was pressuring him not to vote for the party he's most aligned with. I told him to vote as HE feels best. After all, a year ago and for decades before, he didn't even vote here. He and his sister are not at opposite ends of the spectrum, politically. More a slight difference. Her argument was no different than one that's been made in the US, that voting for one party (that's only a little different) can be at the expense of another. I "get" the argument, but still think it's not good for democracy, in the end. Plus, political tides change, over time. A "minority" party can someday gain ground, for better or for worse. Never voting for them, when you most agree with them, is not a solution I completely agree with. Not that I haven't done so, in some cases, but at least I definitely vote exactly as I like during primary elections. As I've written before, I hope that someday there will be more than two major political parties in the US. Though if so, I hope that the whole election system is modified a bit. Right now it is ONLY really designed for the two parties in the US. Some countries have "ranked choice" voting, where you can pick a first choice and second choice, or more. This is a good way, in my view, to allow the true will of the majority to be done. Anyone interested in ranked voting can read more about it at Ranked voting - Wikipedia Note: Sadly, Czech Republic does not have ranked choice voting. That's why my s-i-l was pressuring Hubby.

Hubby and I will not vote in the US elections this year, but definitely will in 2024. US citizens living abroad can still vote in presidential elections. I'm not sure if I can in 2022. I sort of doubt it.