Obamarama! and... errands!

Well, he won. I'm happy about it. (Apologies to McCain supporters.)

It amazes me seeing the largely jubilant reaction all around the world. Here in Canada, too.

Of course I've got some of the cynic in me. Obama has a huge reputation to live up to and everyone, both Americans and non-Americans are going to be scrutinizing him to see if he can live up to his own standards. I don't expect that it will be easy for him, or that people will be patient enough to wait out the results.

I can say though that seeing him win actually inspired ME, though. I've applied for Canadian colleges now and I'm going today to send for my official transcripts and give my letter of intent and other documents to the campuses.

Maybe I won't have to give up on my future, either.

And I may have this man to thank for at least pushing me enough to finally stop sitting on my ass worrying, and just TRY. Again, I don't think this means the end of my depression, my battle will be continue to be as long and hard as Obama's will be as he takes office. But it's a start. Sometimes people really DO just need hope to push them towards something greater.

Whether you like or hate Obama, his story is still an amazing inspiration that captured the attention of the world. And I am thankful, even across the border, for that little spark of hope it gave me.

Well I'd better stop procrastinating before it's too late to send my stuff, again! This is the first time I'll have been out in over a week. :( So it's been really hard to just push myself to leave, even though I've been up since 9:40 am. (Ok I admit, I'm also suffering loss of sleep 'cause I was up watching election stuff all night!) I'm dressed now, though, so let's go, me!!