Just in case you haven't heard already.
I watched in the Boothroyd lounge with about 30 other people. We erupted in cheers with every state announced for Obama and the excitement was overwhelming throughout the night. The one or two Republicans in the dorm quickly left and chose to watch results in a dorm room instead.
After it was finally announced that Obama had won, I could look out the window and see people pouring out of the dorms and sprinting to the quad, where about 500 people gathered and cheered and screamed together. Police pulled up quickly just in case, but didn't have to act because the mass of people didn't get out of hand. They dispersed quickly as news spread that Obama was about to speak. The speech was incredible. I am proud to be an American.
For the first time, at least in my experience, politics reflect the world I know. I grew up being taught that it doesn't matter what your race is, what your religion is, what your gender is. There was never any distinction made as I grew up. As I got older I realized that there were not unspoken rules, but there were unspoken barriers. There were bridges yet to be crossed. Who knew this would happen in my lifetime.
I've been thinking a lot about the kids I babysit for, who will grow up with this being history. Maybe it won't feel strange for them. It will be something they'll read in textbooks. That's amazing for me.
I'm so glad I voted.
