As I watched the the electoral votes come in and then Obama's speech, I was grateful, thankful, and filled with emotions I haven't felt in a long time. I couldn't and still can't believe what has happened. I sat starry eyed as a 5 year old, not thinking but watching and trying to soak up every single word Obama said. I also must mention how proud that my first lady is a woman I want to become. One who is resilient, powerful, intelligent, and fearless in her decisions. She is a role model for young girls across the world and I definitely will continue to follow her.
One thing I must bring up though is how optimistic I am with this election. I truly believe in Obama but it seems that people are thinking change is going to happen over night, like today. Last time I checked, Bush is in office, the stock market is still failing and the housing market is in a crisis. People still can't find jobs and children are going without the proper daily needs such as food and clothing. I'm sorry but I know Obama's election is great for us, but he better change this mess, but at the same time, we must be patient. I was watching an interview where a chick was saying now she won't have to worry about her mortgage payments. Really homegirl? Stupid comments like that make me wander what the hell is wrong with some people. Let's not be dumb, shuffling doing two steps in the office and thinking all is well. Guess what, IT'S NOT STILL. But Obama symbolizes PROMISE and with the way society is going, promise is heralded in a higher beacon of light. I never thought I would see this day and movies such as Head of State made us laugh but say, ehhhh it won't happen , but for African Americans, and all Americans, it has.
We are desperate, we need change, YES WE CAN, for now.....
