I voted for Barack Obama!

Standing in line. Polls opened at 7:00 a.m. I was there at 6:40 a.m. and already a line of 100 were there.

Life partner met me soon after and brought us a mug of coffee to share.

Excitement was palpable. People were talking to one another, smiling, laughing, and happy. As we stood in line Obama volunteers distributed fliers explaining how to vote. Some people had brought their very young children with them, and were explaining the procedure and showing them who they were going to vote for. Even the children seemed excited. We entered the polling booth and I cast my ballot. I have to admit, tears of excitement were streaming down my cheeks as I stood alone in that booth.

Here I am, after voting: Amandla!

The Obama volunteers generously took a picture of me and life partner after we cast our ballots. Today, at 7:30 a.m., we voted for Barack Obama.

And, as we drove off, I sent text messages to my two sisters in Israel: "I voted for Barack Obama!" 

And now, I pack my bags, not forgetting to take my Obama Cookies from the Night Kitchen Bakery, and head out to Dallas for a conference. 

(I have some books to sign, and presentations to make) 

As Sky said in her comment: "... and there will be some dancing in the streets tonight!" 

And when I return home on Saturday, I will have participated in electing: 

President Barack Obama.

Comments

[tamarika]

Thanks so much for all these comments! I'm still feeling so happy - one week later!

[sky]

we did it! such peacefulness and contentment on wednesday after the thrill and passion of the evening evolved into a quiet and comforting reality. we have a long way to go, a challenging journey ahead, many very difficult bumps to navigate. but, anything is possible when we believe, when we work together in a concerted, hopeful, and determined way. we have effective leadership in the making, we are dedicated to a common goal. healing begins in the open hand of unity reaching out for us all. the world rejoices with us.

we are on our way...

[H.A. Page]

I was first in line and up early, early, to be there. But this is Santa Fe and the second person didn't show up until 45 minutes before the polls opened.

I was out of there in ten minutes.

[fp]

Congratulations! We did it. I'm still filled up with emotion.

[tamarika]

All I can say is: President Barack Obama!

Am so excited to find all of you here at my site celebrating this amazing moment with me! Thank you so much for bearing with my tirades, hopes and dreams these past months - and for sharing your comments. I have a feeling we are in for a great ride! It's *our* turn now!