At about midnight EST, around noon in Taiwan, Barack Obama made his acceptance speech to the country and to the world. I was eating lunch at a vegetarian restaurant attempting to explain our electoral system to a Canadian when she pointed to the TV and said, "It says 'Obama Wins'." I immediately stopped talking and attempted to listen to his speech despite the voice track of the translator drowning out his voice.
I have to admit, when I saw the Chicago skyline behind the him, that tears welled up in my eyes. This is such a historic time for our country that I just wanted to be there. I wasn't necessarily a supporter of either candidate but I am proud of our country finally breaking down some of the walls that have been standing for too long.
Now, I hope we can all move forward together and begin making those changes that our country needs. In the end, we are all Americans. I left a country that was despondent and losing hope. I will return to a country that will be refreshed and optimistic.
In cased you missed it or are out of the country like me. Here's the next president's acceptance speech.
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RACH!!!! sorry it has been sooo long since i have talked with you...you know my busy schedule!! sounds like you are doing sooo well and you look great in the pictures. nice hair ;) starting to get windy and cold here in Ohio. winter is around the corner. i need to visit your blog more often. you have done such a great job with it. well, just watned to say hi to my best client. hope everything continues to go well... happy belated birthday!!
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