Life. You only get one. That’s why I chose to use mine to better my country. I was elected President of the United States by the people 406-132, so I will be for them. I have to be. Five minutes. I have to be on stage in five minutes for my first address to the nation. I’m very nervous, but somewhat excited. I set down my sandwich I was going to eat for a quick refresh of my two-hour long speech. I skim through my talking points, even though there’s going to be a teleprompter for me. I see my wife, looking beautiful in her new blue dress she got specifically for this event. I look at my two children following her. Pats and Amanda look so cute in their formal attire. I pick them both up and hug them tightly. Four minutes. I look out into the crowd behind the curtain like I’m in a movie. It feels like one at least. A person sees me and waves, so I wave back. Something in my chest feels heavy, but I think it’s just excitement. That’s what I hope anyway. Three minutes. Someone from my staff from the campaign team comes in and tells us that we have to be on in three minutes. I look at myself in the mirror, looking for any imperfection. I realize that this is a once in a lifetime experience and that I am so blessed to have every person in my life that I do. I take a moment and thank God for what He has done in my life. Two minutes. My heart keeps pounding inside my chest, getting me more nervous. My wife looks over at me and smiles. I smile back. Every second agonizingly slower than the last. She kisses me softly and my heart calms down. I take a deep breath and smile at her. One minute. Almost show time. One more minute until I have to make my first address to the nation and my life changes forever. I can’t wait. I get ready to exit and stare at the timer, counting us down. Ten. Nine. Eight. I take a few more deep breaths. Five. Four. I take a second to pray to God once again to give me strength during this time. I look at my wife and nod. Two. I begin walking to the curtain. One. Showtime. A light shines onto now President Vander as he exits from backstage.