congrats to president-elect obama

for the first time in eight years i am proud to be an american.

i am basically as excited as i could possibly be. i hope that this signifies a change in our policies and mindset - a true change. obviously, obama has his work cut out for him, and hopefully, people will be as supportive and willing to work as they have been in this election. what a wonderful change.

and i must say, the images of others around the world celebrating are moving. i find myself practically in tears when i think about the magnitude of this moment.