I am glued to the television set today. During the commercials, I abruptly seek the remote and scroll through other viewing options that will continue to feed my addiction for coverage of this historic moment. I want to know how it feels to be in Washington D.C. I want to know what people are doing, how they are spending their last moments under the Bush administration. The dreams and hopes they have.
I think back to November 4th, 2008 and the feelings of immense pride and relief that we did it. During the past few days, I have heard from a number of my friends in Columbus, OH, where I spent time working on the campaign. When we look back on that time, we remember the tears and the fears. The hours and minutes spent running to make this day happen. And we are proud.
In 2004, I cried when Bush was re-elected. It was the first election in which I was eligible to vote and I felt excluded. I felt like the rest of the country was not interested in protecting me and listening to me. Having so much to say, but no audience in power that would listen… it was unpleasant to the say the least in these past four years.
Suddenly there is hope. The country is united and invested in the future of our families and friends. We feel more than inclined to participate and to discuss and to act. More people are paying attention.
I am beyond proud and beyond excited to be an American. Though I am poor and the future is uncertain, I have hope. I have my own dreams. And I believe in myself and the power of the leadership in this country to make it better.
Today is the Dawn of a New Day.
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Janelle K. Eagle is infamous for always having her hands tied up in multiple projects simultaneously. She's directed a lot of theater, worked on some films, and raised lots of money for non-profits. She travels all the time and loves to share her videos, photography and writing via this blog. 
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