I'm proud to be an American today.

I've had very mixed feelings about this election. I think it is because I'm a republican and have conservative views on government. But I can't help but be happy for the outcome of the election last night. I don't feel scared about the outcome like I did when the Clintons were elected. Regardless of policies I love the energy, excitement, and hope the country is feeling right now. I think that can only be a good thing. I like that Obama is fresh blood in the whitehouse. I like his wife. I like that he is black. I like that he is young. I like the way he talks. I've hated the way the President has talked for the last 16 years. I never wanted this election to be about black, women, and mormon. But I am really happy for the black people that they are feeling progress has been made. They feel hope for their children. I can only imagine if you told a black slave that their would be a black president in a little over a century they would be blown away. I am glad he can be a good example for other black men who may not be carrying out their parental responsibilities. I hope after all the excitement that he does well. And that he is considered a good President in history. I love being alive during a historical moment. It will be something to tell the Grandkids about!