Wednesday, November 5th 2008
My 9 year old desperately wanted to stay up and see the results of the election last night. I told her that I was sorry but it would be too late by the time they announced the winner.
She was disappointed for a moment but then came to me with an unusual request. She asked that I not tell her who won the next morning but instead asked me to spell out their name in cereal in the kitchen.
Yes, we are THAT odd.
This morning, I was the happiest cereal speller in the land!
And how are YOU feeling on this day after the biggest election of our lives?
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Seems to be a great deal of food spelling around this election…did you see MammaLoves spelled VOTE in potato chip crumbs?!!!!
Yeah, what’s with the food spelling in the blogosphere? Yet another trend I’m not up on!
Seriously, to answer your question — relieved, exhausted, elated with reservation.
yea for the cheeri O’s O Obama! Yes!
Awwww…I’m glad she found out in a way she’ll always remember!!
I can’t think of a better use of cereal. I’m feeling happy happy joy joy today, unlike my Republican in-laws who live *in* Alaska.
He didn’t just win, he slammed the Republicans! It was exciting to see the crowds go crazy!
Tired. Curious to know how and if he’ll consider the 46% (56 million+) Americans who didn’t choose him throughout his term. Wondering how and if he intends to fulfill the promises that he made to those who tipped the scales in his favor.
Craving chocolate.
That’s about how I feel.
Hoping it wasn’t a mistake.
I am feeling exhausted. So tired of claims and promises, and holding out “hope” that our newly elected officials can really make some major “change” to make this country an even greater place to be.
Happy, Excited, Proud and a whole lot of other emotions.
I have never been this proud and happy after an election. I think Obama has the potential to be one of the great presidents in our nation’s history.
How am I feeling? Well since you asked, I’ll tell you. I’m saddened that the Presidency of the the United States can be bought with money from over seas – from arab nations. I’m saddened that the main stream media is so damned liberal that they can’t present an unbiased picture of both sides.
I worried. I’m concerned. I’m wondering if those who voted for our President Elect know exactly what they voted for. When people were asked if they were voting for Obama, they said yes. When asked if it was okay with them if Sarah Palin were the VP they said they were fine with it. They have no idea who they were voting for. People like that shouldn’t vote.
Do those who voted for Obama realize that distribution of wealth means giving your hard earned cash to someone else who didn’t earn it. It also means that that 401k you have stashed away for your retirement is also a target to be shared. The socialized medicine – AKA Health Care Plan – that they want to implement means that our health care system will be just like Canada’s. Oh yeah… that’s so much better… NOT! This new way of running the government also means my husband may be out of a job. Yeah… I’m so thrilled with this choice I could just puke. You asked. I told you.
xo
LBC
Thrilled! Proud! Hopeful! Excited! Emotional!
I agree with Ladybug. Hang on to your britches because you are liable to loose them.
Your daughter is a nut!
What a creative way to announce the winner!
(are those Lucky Charms? Yum…..)
I am glad that it’s all over and we can stop the commercials, phone calls, signs, etc.
It went beyond just an election for me, it became a moment when everything has changed-for everybody. I felt extremely emotional to see such a big moment in our history, that I have felt was long in coming and lucky to be able to watch it with my kids!. I was also very touched by Mr. Mcains speech as well- It was hard not cry last-
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I love your O and love that stone in kitchen!
Hopeful and Happy!!!
I heard Virginia went BLUE!
I’d have stood on my roof and yelled the winner if my children would have asked me too! I was so excited!
Well, I’m a little late, but I’m joyful. Tearful.
A bit fearful of where everything is going to lead.
And I wanted to address a comment to Ladybug. I am probably going to sound like a dork here, but I don’t think of paying more taxes means “giving my hard-earned cash t someone who didn’t earn it.”
I think of paying taxes as caring for my fellow Americans. I can’t put in the time to take care of them personally, but through my taxes, I can reach many more of them. Do all of them deserve the money? Probably not. But so what? I’ve received things I haven’t deserved in life.
So here’s how I really feel:
And here’s how I feel about the weather:
I agree with Ladybug. Obama? Seriously? He Who Voted Present is going to be my President??? I’m deeply saddened.
Obama. Magically delicious!
I totally agree with Ladybug, but that is just me.
Loving it!
People who fall for that “wealth distribution” schtick don’t seem to have any idea where their taxes go right now, do they? Not raising my taxes when I WORK is not giving me a welfare handout. Sorry if I didn’t “earn” a tax break.
Just a thought from someone making UNDER $250,000 a year.
Wasn’t thrilled with either candidate at all. Had to choose so I did. I’ll spend these next 4 years waiting to vote again but then on better candidates.
You asked.
I could have sworn I commented the day after election, but I guess I only did in my head.
What was the question again.
How was I feeling?
but also exhausted and scared that someone is going to hurt this incredible leader.
Ladybug, I’m afraid Obama got his money from people like me all over this country who kept sending little bits at a time because we wanted change and believed that he can lead this country to a time of hope and policies that will make this country healthy again.