Is it an age thing?  Why did I care so much about this years presidential election?  I was more vocal about it this year than I ever had been in the past.  Even though I so desperatley wanted to see Sarah Palin in DC - I'm taken aback by the calm that I now find inside.  Is it just because it's all over?  Or do I really see that Obama has the potential to make big things happen?  I hope so.  I also hope that we can move beyone the 'race' issues.  Am I dreaming?  I'm just so tired of it being such an issue!    I can't help but think to myself that I've never been black, I don't know what it's like. . . . . why does it have to be such an issue..........perhaps since I'm not black, I don't understand. . . I don't know.

Respect is something that is gained - not just given.  I look forward to Obama gaining my respect with every decision he makes.  Like with everything in life - time will tell.  With time we will know if we as a nation have made the right choice. 

I suppose that since I'm at a different place in life - I'll be paying attention much closer.  I look forward to the future. . . . . regardless. . . . .