Tactless Librarian

Where was I when Obama was elected president?

I was sitting on my couch.

I was talking to my mother on the phone about how excited I am.

I was on Twitter, posting updates about my much my mind has been blown.

I was watching my two favorite men (Colbert and Stewart) announce the results and then have a crisis about what they will cover now that the election was over.

I was on CNN.com trying to figure out why they had called California when 1 precinct was reporting.

I was wondering if Florida would make up for the 2000 election.

I was not regreting putting my NaNoWriMo novel on hold to focus on my country.

I was feeling excited to see my country become a country where anyone really can become president.

I was realizing that over 4 million people on Facebook voted today

I was irritated that Fitchburg does not give voters a “I Voted” sticker.

I was tempted to call Emily and Adam in Germany to tell them the news.

I was contemplating going to bed and happy not to repeat my sleepless night during the 2000 election.

I was proud to be an American (even if some people didn’t think I was a real American) and to live in a country where the majority of people can recognize a need for change and are willing to hope there can be something better.

I was excited about what this may mean for our status internationally- stronger dollar for one.

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