101

i have been waiting for four years to elect this man.

four years ago tonight, my stomach fell as i watched the results come in in favor of bush's reelection. i believed that kerry had picked up enough momentum and that the record amount of new voters was indicative of a new direction for this country.

feeling completely crushed, all i could do was passively watch the election coverage as it broke. in other national news that night, there was a lot of excitement in illinois regarding a newly elected senator named barack obama. exceptionally charming and intelligent, talking heads were already positing that barack might run in 2008 for president of the united states, but he was quick to dismiss the idea.

this entry marks my 101st post and i find it hugely fitting that it be about this momentous occasion. this is the 1st entry of the next 100 just as tomorrow is the first day of the next four years. for the first time in my short voting career, i can't wait to wake up tomorrow morning.

barack is giving his speech right now, and he is killing it.