Victory!

It happened. I was true to my word when I said that by my next blog post, Barack Obama would be our president-elect. He's done what was considered impossible less than half a century ago. I expected it to happen, but I certainly did not expect such a landslide and confirmation so early in the evening. The polls in the West coast had barely closed when he was declared the winner. I was watching Indecision 2008 on Comedy Central with Marissa and Josh when Jon Stewart broke the news around 11pm. We were in shock. We weren't sure if he was joking or not but soon we were jumping and hugging with rapturous joy. It was an amazing feeling, the culmination of months of hoping. I joined the campaign late in the game, but I still feel like I accomplished so much, making calls from Obama's NY office on Monday and Tuesday night to make sure people were getting out to vote. I can't stop smiling every time I think about it. I get chills and a swelling of pride that I am witness to this historic time in the world. It really feels as though a dark shroud has been lifted.

Now comes the really hard part. As soon as he takes office, we have to put aside our idolatry for the man and really demand the change he has been promising. It bothers me that people seem to think of Obama as the second coming of Christ. He's only a man, albeit a very powerful, intelligent, and resourceful man. I believe he has the best intentions of America at heart, but I hope he hasn't bitten off more than he can chew. Let's hope he can choose a cabinet that will get the job done.

In the meantime, I will continue to worship him along with the rest of the country because he is a true example of how much one person can inspire so many people.