Wow!
I am so happy and so beside myself today.
Last night, as everyone knows, Barack Obama won the presidential election.
I think that this is a sign of great things to come. Speaking for myself, I am tired of this administration and everything that it has put us through. I am tired of the war, and all the talk about the terrible shape our economy is. Mostly I am tired of the all negativity that has surrounded us for the last eight years.
Barack Obama is inspirational. Not only in his message, but also as a person. I have never had the privilage to live in a United States where people actually look up to the president as a hero. As somone who is truly respected and admired. Someone who really deserves to be the president. I realize that not everyone feels the same way, but I feel that a majority of the country does, and I think that is what is most important.
I have never been to big on discussing politics in my blog, or even with people that I am not very close to. However, this election has really moved me. I knew that which ever way the outcome went last night I was going to be a teary mess in the end. But that wasn't the case at all. I was in total shock. I realized that after 10 mintues my mouth was still wide open. I didn't know what to say, or feel, or think. I watched the speaches, and I tear came down, but that was it.
Not until this morning, when reality really set in. I was in the middle of working out, and I just lost it. I am in fact tearing up as I right this. I just can't fathom how important this is for our country. How incredible it all is.
It is truly inspirational. He is truly inspirational. I can honestly say that I am proud of my country today. For the first time. Maybe the first time ever.
Thanks.
13 comments:
I love this post. I feel the same way about President Elect Obama. He is truly inspirational and I absolutely love hearing him speak. I am so proud to be an American today!
Well put!
It's inspirational that there is hope in all of this. That when each party did their last speech- they both realized that the country was changed. Yes we can. :)
Today is amazing and beautiful it's as if we've all woken up to a new reality...and we are all in it together...it's all kinds of awesome!!!!
I am so very pleased and happy for you all, I watched it unfold yesterday afternoon on TV and it gave me hope for our own elections which are on Saturday.
As I sat on the beach last night and watched the 5th November Guy Fawkes celebrations in my mind I was celebrating the change the world is about to embrace.
I am just lost for the right words to express how happy i am!!! I cry a lot today! Happy tears!
I can't seem to stop smiling today!!! We were able to watch the results with a group of friends and then participate in this joyful chaotic madness: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/photogalleries/photography2008353001/2.html
I have been smiling all day.
I will never forget where I was when he was projected the winner. I will never forget jumping up and down and screaming at the top of my lungs. I will never forget all the people around me and all the warm embraces and tears.
We elected an eloquent, elegant and intelligent President!! I too am truly proud to be an American for the first time! What a feeling!
Saw "so very sorry" on the etsy home page. You do great work!
I too am so excited about our victory and I feel that we all need to pray over the White House and for his family's safety.
I also wanted to say that I love your artwork! Your style inspires me and I will continue to check back at your blog and shop for more works.
good, good. amazing.
wow.
hugs, Janice
Yes it is truly amazing! :)
michele, i think you hit the nail on the head for me...i seriously felt how you did as i watched it all unfold...and you just worded what i was feeling...and still feel. i didnt know what it felt like to really be proud of my own country...til now.
you just helped me recognize that what i am feeling is pride. for the very first time in my life i am proud to be an american.
thanks for your post...seriously. it might have taken me a while to figure it out had you not said it first....
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