I'm filled with such optimism but at the same time I'm filled with such frustration.

As far as being optimistic goes, the Inaugaration of Barack Obama has compeletly lifted an odd weight off of my shoulders. For the first time in a long time I'm not filled with the anger that comes with having to represent a country who is represented (on a global scale) by someone who I do not agree with. I finally feel like a sensible decision has been made by the American people, and we have the support of the international community. For the first time in a very, very, long time. I had a surreal moment the first time I typed "President Obama" into my computer. Yes, I cried on Novemeber 4th, and, yes, I cried when he was sworn in, but I did not feel the impact of the whole situation until I realized that yes, he is, President Obama. I yelled and screamed and unleashed ecstatic cries for about two minutes, while my mother watched in amazement.

What's more I cannot get over Mrs. Obama, my girl Michelle. What can I say? I adore her. I finally feel like for once, there is a sensible black female role model out there. For once, there is someone in the public eye that I can claim as my own, similar to me, and not be ashamed. Michelle Obama is intelligent, opinionated, stylish, well-spoken and well-respected because she keeps it real. I'd love to sit down with her for tea and just discuss things. Things. I say that so ambiguously because I feel like we'd have so much in common to share, I wouldn't have to outline or prepare anything special to say to her.

I am frustrated because at the same time of all this talk of hope and prosperity, my senior class was given news that one of our classmates had died. She is an angel and she is a good friend. I am hesitant to use past tense because I know that in death she will only continue spreading good to others. She is an organ donor, and her thoughtful decision has encouraged many of my classmates to do the same.




Currently Reading: Sound and Sense (a whole lot of poetry for English class)

Currently Watching: Burn After Reading by the Coen brothers