Obama

Well fellow citizens we did it. I am in shock...really. I feel happiness for the first time in a long time. I actually felt some American (US0f A) pride. We have chosen a man who can inspire and lead but we all must act. The hatred and ignorance still exist as they did yesterday. The long road finally has a map to follow. My god we finally woke up for at least a second or two.

My LGBT friends have taken a blow this week. Several states still believe bigotry is justified under the name of god. History will ultimately show them their ugliness. I need to be more vocal on this front.

I wonder what the McCainites feel like today? I guess in some ways I don't really care. All I know is that this country has kept me involved a little longer. I guess I identify with more people than I really thought possible.

My black brothers and sisters have waited lifetimes for this moment. I can't even fathom what they must feel. It is time for a new day and I am ready to listen to those who have had no voice. I am ready to be a better ally.

I'm Tired

I'm tired of the stupidity within the American public. I'm tired of bigots disguised as republicans. I'm tired of a country in utter denial about racism. I'm tired of apathetic students. I'm tired of ignorant uncles and cousins. I'm tired of neutral brother-in-laws who do more damage than the bigots they refuse to confront. I'm tired of a silent sister. I'm tired of a principal who lives her life in constant fear. I'm tired of an English department with no insight or backbone. I'm tire of kids walking into my room with camouflage. I'm tired of the Pledge of Allegiance. I'm tired of the outdated American Constitution. I'm tired of yellow ribbons. I'm tired of oblivious white people. I'm tired of our addiction to oil...even though I'll miss it's perks. I'm tired of email responses. I'm tired of fiction. I'm tired of homophobes. I'm tired of men dominating women. I'm tired of Christians. I'm tired of religion. I'm incredibly tired of the fairytale known as god. I'm tired of old white men controlling the world. I'm tired of patriotism. I'm tired of "god bless America." I'm tired of you.