When I saw Barack Obama for the first time, I thought that he seemed like a good candidate, but I also thought that there was no way Americans would ever elect a black president. I guess you proved me wrong, Country. Well played.

I am absolutely thrilled we have an educated, intelligent, and well-spoken president again. Especially the well-spoken part. His speech last night? Almost made me cry because it sounded so pretty. One thing that has grieved me the most about Bush is that he has destroyed our reputation in most of the world. When he speaks, Obama gives me hope that our reputation can be restored.

Overall, I would say this election is as close to how I vote as I’m likely to ever get. It’s kind of shocking after voting for the last eight years and seeing the opposite results get in every time. With the exception of my fellow Californians agreeing to let the government continue to spend like a drunken sailor, I’m pretty darn happy and feel a renewed pleasure in the USA this morning.