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Of course I'm excited Obama won. Of course I am very, very happy about the election. This is the first time since I've become interested in politics that I am not embarrassed for Americans. And you know what, I am interested in politics. I like discussing the issues, I know what's going on, and I do have strong opinions - I just don't feel the need to constantly voice those opinions when I'm surrounded by people who share them. When I disagree, then you'll hear me speak up. I'm just sick of hearing the same people debate the same things with the same words over and over, and then getting annoyed with me when I look bored.
I'm sorry I'm not jumping up and down. I'm sleep deprived and almost fell asleep watching the election coverage. That doesn't mean I'm not excited, damn it. I went upstairs and called my mom to talk about it with her, and texted a few people because I was excited. But you wouldn't know this, running around the house and screaming - so you just assume I don't care about what's going on.
I'm tired, and I'm stressed, and I have a lot of work to do, but I took time out of my night to celebrate with everyone else. I voted, I was worried about the election, I watched the results as they came in, and I shouted on the porch with everyone else when he won (despite the fact that my throat is still wrecked and it sent me into coughing fits). Stop making me feel shitty because I won't be as vocal as you are about my excitement. I'm very happy too, I just show it differently than you - that doesn't mean I don't feel it.
That out of the way, I am proud of my country for the first time that I can actually remember. Clearly, people are sick of the same old shit. I was hoping Obama was going to win, but I had no idea he'd take the lead so early, and keep it so strong. For once in my life, I can imagine people in other countries watching the news and not thinking Americans are a bunch of dumbfucks. Its a nice feeling to have. I'm curious to see how the next four years are going to go - I'm nervous, but optimistic. Here's to a new direction.