And the President Is ...

President-Elect Barack Obama will be our reigning 44th President of the United States of America.

What a great feat for America, not for African-Americans, simply for the nation.

I can still recall the tears and the esteemed amount of joy I felt on November 4, 2008 as I watched Barack Obama, practically sweep, with the Electoral votes. It was amazing, really! I remember sitting at my friends house and thinking to myself, "Is this really happening? Is this really happening within MY lifetime?" I remember being a young girl, around 6 or 7, and my father telling me, "You can be anything you want. But, you can't be a President!" I can now look at my father and say, "Yes, I can" (wow, that was cheesy) That is how I feel. I feel very blessed to be an American to be apart of history. For the first time in history we had a female & an African-American running to be the Democratic Presidential candidate.

Granted this was over a month ago, but still when I reflect on the journey I sit in awe and amazement.

I didn't think it was possible, my father was definitely skeptical. But, in my heart I knew that my generation (the 20 somethings) would pull through and we completely did, with a vengance.

Throughout my short-time on this Earth there have been many skeptics as to the age-group that I am gladly apart of. They (politicians, news anchors, comedians, etc) have poked fun at our 'laziness', but with this election we essentially flipped them 'the bird'. Whether the 20-somethings voted for McCain or Obama, we still voted and I am proud of that. My only hope is that our generation continues the fervor with voting and being in tune as to what is going on in this great nation.

I have to admit that since the election and also because of the financial strain of this great nation, I have been addicted to CNN. Prior to these accomplishments and squabbles I was not interested in anything aside from my personal 'bubble' of worries and wants; including but not limited to MTV, VH1 and Lifetime. I am glad to say that I am now broadening my horizons. Stepping out of my comfort zone and exploring other facets of life.

Should I be thanking Barack Obama? :o)