Last night was amazing, pure joy and triumph rang throughout the streets. Car horns honking, bike bells ringing, people dancing, bands playing. It was a great sight to see and hear, everyone celebrating because our man Barack made it into office! 
In sixty years when this is in the history books and is part of of our American history curriculum I'll still remember the sounds and good vibes from the streets that night because history was made and we were all part of it. I loved seeing everyone's reactions from around the world, everyone was just as elated as we were here. People are finally starting to look at America in a different light, and can see we're trying to get ourselves in the right direction. I'm so proud of our country and I never thought I would say those words.
In sixty years when this is in the history books and is part of of our American history curriculum I'll still remember the sounds and good vibes from the streets that night because history was made and we were all part of it. I loved seeing everyone's reactions from around the world, everyone was just as elated as we were here. People are finally starting to look at America in a different light, and can see we're trying to get ourselves in the right direction. I'm so proud of our country and I never thought I would say those words. 
The ballot drop off box is right down the block. Traffic was wicked congested. Who waits until the VERY last minute? Really.
The office of elections is across our block. People are waiting to vote, the line goes all the wayyyy down the block. Everyone was keeping good spirits though and cheering and dancing while in line.
Hi I'm a mailbox. I don't want your votes.
"CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!"
Too bad you can't tell from this photo, but see those arrows? Down there it was packed with people dancing, some bands, possibly a small riot. But the good kind.
Luke being patient and cute at the same time. An easy feat for him I promise you.
A news team waiting outside, doing exit polls I'm guessing.
Only a few people in there now.
Gil unimpressed by the whole evening. But Luke and I have always known Gil is a die hard conservative. When we first got him he sat on the computer googled Bill O'Reilly.
After hearing the results Luke and I took a bike ride to Voodoo Doughnut. Time to celebrate with some delicious sugar!
Oregon blueberry (my favorite), grape ape (our favorite), Portland cream, maple cream (Luke's favorite), and a powered raspberry filled doughnut. Yeah not too good for the body, but good for the soul. And we did bike there after all.
2 comments:
Love the post! I LOVE hearing election day stories from all over the country! What an amazing night it was! :) Truly historical! I will never forget where I was either...I can not wait to see what the future holds for us!
Too bad Prop 8 was passed...ugh, stupid people in Cali!
PS-Dude, if you biked to the doughnut shop, you totally have the right to eat however many you want! :)
I like the Luke Attacks picture. The kids got moves.
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