November 5th

I am beyond words. Yesterday, I watched as a country I had lost faith in made a tremendous leap of faith and for once, supported the better man. It is so hard in this world to keep on believing that good exists, that working hard makes a difference. In a society where people are eager to make the quick buck and work as little as possible, I am proud to say that America has made a step in the right direction, a step towards progress and has demonstrated, that maybe there are more of us out there than I thought, who do want to work for the greater good.



This election goes beyond partisan politics and class division and even race. As a black woman I am proud I live in a place where the overwhelming majority does really believe more in people than they do in color. However, at this juncture, I am more impressed that despite the months of bickering, mudslinging and hate speech, America is a place that I am proud to call home. I say that not to imply I do not like my country, because Lord knows, for where I am in my life, I cannot imagine trying to prosper anywhere else. But for once, I am not the only one questioning "why does it have to be so hard?"


Days before the election I sat sulking over my own issues: Credit card debt, non paying tenants, more jobs and ambitions than time to see them grow. But last night, shortly after 11 pm, a weight was lifted. My problems are still there, but now I know that they really are surmountable, and most importantly I live in a place that recognizes my struggle and will utlitmately reward my efforts. Today, November 5th I am proud to be an American, a citizen of the United States of America, where education and common sense, once again reign supreme.


We have a lot of work to do, but at least we can agree that it can be done and working together, the burden is not nearly as hard to bear.