Nov. 4......

I felt I had to blog today because in the instance of one night, America elected it's first African American President. Words can not express what has gone through my mind this entire time. The day didn't start easy as I had to wait till I was approved to vote since my precinct didn't have my name on the list. I was nervous but willing to wait no matter how long it took, because my right to vote means so much to me. I finally got to vote even with the wacked up system in Louisiana, a large sheet where you press names and stuff, weird, can I have a computer please, ok thanks so much!!!

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.....