[i]Waking up with a mild headache, caused from the 19% alcohol I consumed.
Strawberry Toaster Pastries. Orange Juice.
I hop on Kevin’s bike and head to the polls to place my
vote. Light Rail? Yes. Obama? Yes. It only took me about 10 minutes to wait in
line.
Tensions are high at the house over the election. All the
TV’s and computers tuned into the live election coverage. I’m terribly nervous
as I feel the fate of our country will depend on what happens tonight. Over the
years I’ve found myself leaning towards progressive thinking. Obama deserves
another four-year term to continue the change we’ve started. I have to say,
even though the president doesn’t specifically affect my life and how I choose
to live it, inadvertently he will. But then of course we all know he’s just a
puppet anyway and not with the full power and control.
Grilled Cheese with Tomato and Hummus. Tortilla Chips with
Salsa and Guacamole. Honey Oolong Tea.
I get called into China Wok to work two and half hours.
Starfruit and a Pumpkin Muffin.
With the whole 1435 family on the edge of our seats watching
the TV, just waiting...to know for sure – all of us in support of Obama.
Me: “I just want this to be over so I can move on with my
night.”
Apparently, Obama played a two-on-two basketball game with
Scottie Pippen earlier today.
...
Snacking on Goldfish.
...
And then I hear it while I’m preparing some Ramen Noodles
and a Salad in the kitchen. “Obama won! Whoo!” The spirits are high. We
celebrate. And why are we happy? Why did America vote Obama back into office?
Because Romney didn’t impress us enough. Sure Obama didn’t impress us either
over his first four-year presidency but most people recognized the
artificiality in Romney. As a whole we were ready to vote for someone else but
not this time. Let’s more forward. I’m relieved all of this politic mumbo jumbo
is over with.
Sipping on Coffee and eating Biscoff Cookies.
Watching Obama give a powerful and inspiring speech.
“Despite all the hardship we’ve been through, despite all
the frustrations of Washington, I’ve never been more hopeful about our future.
I have never been more hopeful about America and I ask you to sustain that
hope. I believe we can seize this future together...because we are not
as divided as our politics suggest. We’re not as cynical as the pundits
believe. We are greater than the sum of our individual ambitions and we remain
more than a collection of red states and blue states. We are and forever will
be the United States of America and together with your help and God’s grace we
will continue our journey forward!”
The caffeine that I pumped myself up with earlier has taken
its toll. I’m high and jittery and hungry. I feel like I’ve been eating
constantly all day.
Popcorn and a Banana.
Watching Mansome (2012).
It’s after 5 a.m. and I’m wide awake...listening to newly
acquired music...drifty...hypnotized.
Sleep finally just before 6 a.m.
[i] Jason
Heuser.
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