The day is almost upon us: Election Day. If you haven't cast your ballot yet, here's a PSA from your friendly neighborhood millennial. Please just get out and vote. Do what ever you must to prepare and inform yourself, whether it's praying or googling, and cast your vote for whomever you must. Try not to let all of the political drama suck you in, and enjoy exercising your freedom awarded by democracy.

After all of the pageantry of this election cycle, we have been left with some interesting campaign moments. From polarizing controversy to combative debates, this young voter has seen so much in the last few months. In another few short months, no matter who wins this election, someone new will walk the halls of our nation's most famous residence. As we say farewell to the 44th President of the United States and welcome in a new face to the White House, why not explore how and who keeps this residence/office building running smoothly? I have, since an extremely young age, been fascinated with the inner-workings of the White House. From the West Wing to the florist shop, the building functions like a mini-city within one of the most influential cities in the world.

Fun White House Trivia

Need a new party trick or just something new to annoy your family and friends with? The White House has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 levels in the Residence. Additionally there are 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators.The White House kitchen is able to serve dinner to as many as 140 guests and hors d'oeuvres to more than 1,000. Just memorize those stats and you'll be sure to woo any crowd. More than simple fun facts, to me, those numbers speak to the stateliness of the White House. Not only is it just a residence and workplace, but also a building of global importance as a symbol of the United States executive branch (Office of the Curator, The White House).

East Room

The East Room is the largest room in the whole building, and it was built as a public audience room. The East Room has housed funerals, weddings, bill signings, press conferences, and even Abigail Adams' clothes line. In more recent history, the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as President Obama's Affordable Care Act occurred there. Both the simple things of life and huge nation-shaping events have occurred on this hallowed ground (source).

The West Wing

The West Wing serves as the office space in the White House. Here, the President, Chief of Staff and all other senior staff work and welcome guests. The President has a 45-second commute from the residence through the West Colonnade beside the Rose Garden to the Oval Office. The Press Briefing Room also sits inside of the West Wing. In this room, the Press Secretary gives daily briefings to the press corps about the state of our nation and other goings-on at the White House. The Briefing Room space was originally used for Franklin D. Roosevelt's swimming pool (in which he swam laps for physical therapy) (source).

I don't know about you, but the White House has always been an exciting place to me. Maybe it's all the pomp and circumstance, or maybe it's the fact that we all have the opportunity to work hard and eventually effect change in our world. Regardless, I hope you've glimpsed a small part of my fascination with the White House. Moreover, I hope you've been inspired by enough millennial patriotism to get out and vote.