Inauguration day! Regardless of your political views, you have to admit that this is one of the most historic and emotional days in our lives so far. I honestly feel like a pregnant woman right now, i am so emotional over it. Solidad whatsherface cant even say the words Obama, black, and president without me weepy uncontrollably.
Part of the reason this election means so much to me is becuase it is the only one where i have been sort of old enough to really get involved and be educated on the issues. Before this year i quite frankly didnt give a flying fuck about our country and couldnt wait to move to Europe after i graduated college. I still cant wait to live in that villa in Tuscany, but i think some of the patriotism that Bush sucked out of me might be returing. Thats not to say that i will start wearing American flag t shirts and slap on a God Bless America sticker next to my UVM one on my car, but i am slowly but surely lessing the somewhat disdaining relationship i had with America.
Listen, i know Obama comes with his cons. Opposition to gay marriage, celebrity status etc etc. But i also know that regardless of how he acts out his term(s) in office, he will still be the nations 1st black president, and thats pretty fucking rad.
What i guess i am trying to say is dont take this day for granted. What is happening is amazing and realizing that is pretty important. Without sounding cliche or corny or whatever, i really feel like this is a step in the right direction for our country. And who knows, maybe in four years a really ignorant former miss Alaska can run for VP......oh wait...
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