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A couple things.

First off:
the election.
The wonderful thing about this country is that you are not obligated at all to say who you voted for, who you voted for, or if you even voted. It is your privilege as a citizen to vote and many men have died for us to have this right. So, me, being the patriotic American citizen that I am, voted. But alas, I do not have to say who I voted for. Regardless of who my vote went towards, the election is over and we now know who our future president will be as of January 21st 2009. Barack Obama is our future president. Now, all biases beside, I am very very proud of our country for electing this man. Looking back, we have been prejudice against anyone different than a white man. And, regardless of the prejudices that still exsist, we have come a long way. And it makes me absolutely ecstatic to think that in the future my children and my children's children can look at what we did this year in 2008 and no longer see African American as a "inferior"race. Maybe Obama will stop this racism for good. I know I'm jumping the gun here. He may turn out to be a horrible president and ignorant people will never want to elect a African American again. ANYWAY, I'm very proud to be an American at this point in time. This election has had a huge impact on me. The fact that I myself made a different in this country -- regardless who I voted for -- have made me feel important and adultish. Watching other countries celebrating in streets for Obama's victory made me feel happy about our country's future. Seeing McCain humbly take his loss and urge the country to support Obama regardless of who won made me happy; most politicians seem slimey and I'm so proud of both of these men for what've they've been aiming to accomplish for our country. What I did NOT like the night of the election/the following couple of days were the endless facebook statuses bashing Obama and his win. I understand McCain followers were upset, but the things I was reading were not just "So-And-So is disappointed in who won." it was like "What's-Her-Face is ashamed to be an American tonight and is not looking forward to the downfall of this country." or "This Guy is moving to Canada because Obama is friends with terrorists and is going to kill everyone who is alive." Or the even more ridiculous claims that Obama doesn't support the militairy, will tear the economy and our health care system apart, and will make this country socialist. Be proud to be where we are. America is in a sticky situation. The economy has gone to crap and we have troops in a war that no one really understands what is being fought for. I understand being upset that your guy didn't win. But not supporting your country?! This is ridiculous to me. As a nation, we can not get anything accomplished without being united. McCain even said this in his speech on election night after Obama's victory. McCain wants his supporters to support Obama because he truly believes this country needs it. Not since September 11th, 2001 have I seen this country been united. After that terrible incident, the country came together as one to ease the mourning. What is it going to take to be united again? Another terrorist attack?? I sure hope not. It's ridiculous and outrageous and furiates me to no end. The next day people were sporting black because "America died" and had shirts with upside down American flags with "R.I.P. America". So. Dumb. I just wish that people would understand what happened this year is HISTORIC. It would have been either way with Palin being the first female to be Vice President. Be proud that we got over our prejudicism and elected someone different. I'm so proud ofwhere this country has been, is now, and is headed.

Ranting: over. Promise. :)

This weekend I got the privelege to indulge myself in very educational things that I haven't gotten to do in a long time. Friday afternoon a few friends and I ventured to Gainesville to go to the Frank Buck Zoo. Which, if you get a chance, go. It's only 6 dollars and the people there are super nice. We saw Charlie the macaw and Ruby the red fox. Charlie says "hello!" when you say "Hey, Charlie!". Adorable. I was in complete awe after realizing that this world is so diverse. God is good. And a genius. Saturday afternoon Sabrina and I went to the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. Which, I also recommend going to if you get a chance. There's a free section and one to pay, but we just walked around the free section. Which is great. It was very intriguing. We met a really nice museum watch-man? who talked to us about the pieces of art on display. People who love their lives always make me so giddy. He literally was just walking around talking to everybody.

Anyway, I guess that's about all for now. Until next time. :)