After 21 months, the day that everyone has been focusing on is now part of our history books and I can't imagine a better way to end the story.
I was at my polling booth at 7:00 am and after waiting in line for 3 blocks, I was outta there in just under 2 hours. Now I know that the lines would have been shorter at other times of the day. And I know I could have voted early. But I have to tell you that I really did love every minute of those 2 hours.
I loved that there was a line to vote and I didn't see a single person getting out of it. I loved that there were people in business suits and others in sweat pants. I loved marking my ballot. And I loved just being part of history.
Immediately after voting, I drove myself to the nearest Starbucks to redeem my free coffee (loved that almost as much as the whole "being part of history" thing...)Last night, we had our very own election party complete with a secret ballot vote for Cindy McCain's favorite cookie v. Michelle Obama's favorite shortbread.
And at 10:01 when the next president was announced, I think it is safe to say that the entire country felt a sense of historic significance. Whether a democrat or republican, it was impossible to deny the magic of the night (although probably easier to deny it if you are a McCain fan... :)
From McCain's opening words to Obama's final wave, it really was a night to remember. And I'm just so glad I was able to be a small part of it.
YES WE CAN.Debra
3 comments:
I am still getting chills everytime I think about the fact that he won! I am SO thrilled!
Yes we can!
Rachel
Being in Chicago during this time has been amazing! I didn't make it to the rally, but still just being here and feeling all the energy and excitement has been unreal! I'm definitely looking forward to the next four years!!!
Love,
Julie
But where will Saturday Night Live get their material for the next 4 years? :)
Chris
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