Hello people!

I woke up this morning to a surreal feeling. It was amazing. Barack Obama is our president. I know everyone keeps saying that, but it's insane to think that I was here. I was watching. I saw it happen. And Jon Stewart told me. There is no way last night could've been any more fantastic.

I stayed up to watch Indecision08, of course, as well as McCain's concession speech. I wanted to watch Obama's speech, but it was nearing midnight already and I had to get to bed. I caught some highlights on the news, though, and I liked something he said a lot, so it's the title of tonight's post.

Anywho, I was feeling sickly this morning (coughing, stuffy/runny nose, and a sore throat), but mom and dad don't really want me to stay home anymore than I absolutely have to, so I went to school. Photo was a period to critique our assignment that we turned in last week. We had to capture light and sound in pictures. I think I did a good job. I was actually incredibly proud of those pics, but I got a 29/40 and that bummed me out. Oh, well.

I didn't really get critiqued, which, imo, is a good thing. I don't like being critiqued, lol. I'm very sensitive when it comes to my work. *shrugs* Moving on. A douchebag in that class said to me, "I bet you're really happy bout yesterday." And I nodded and smiled, but I didn't say anything, and she was like, "Yeah, well, I hope they do a recount and find a mistake and say that McCain actually won." I hate people at my school. For serious.

Math was boring. I was coughing and blowing my nose ALL through first period, so I texted mom to say I really wanted to go home and lay down. So she texted me back and said she'd come and get me. I was grateful, but worried about seeing mom, cuz she (and dad) make me feel like a terrible person for not wanting to be in school whilst sick. They don't like it when I miss school, so they get upset when I'm sick.

She seemed kinda annoyed, but I didn't let it get to me. We went to get some medicine cuz we didn't have any at home. When we got home, I had some tea and toast (and medicine, blech) and then I slept for three or so hours. Sleep is so good. I need more of it, lol. OH! This morning, before I left, mom dragged me into her room and told me to close my eyes and put my hands out. GUESS WHAT I GOT?!?! THIS FUCKING AWESOME SHIRT.

I squee'd and mom said she'd prolly get me another one cuz CC.com's shop was having a sale yesterday. WIN. I'm so stoked, I love my shirt. It made me happy, LOL. So, yeah, back to the timeline of today. I woke up at about 2:30, I think, and immediately got online. I was greeted with terrible, terrible news: Michael Crichton passed away today. I did post about it prior to this cuz I loved him and he needed his own post. Jen gave me great advice and I love her for it, and she's been through her own author!loss, so thanks, Jen. <333 It means a lot.

After that, I read celli's latest installment of 30 Little Things and that cheered me up a bit, lol. So thanks to celli, cuz I needed the happiness of a new installment. Oh, and guys? Watching TV without the bash ads? Prolly the best thing ever. I love not seeing commercials about dishonesty and hate. AND Bones is new tonight! :D YAY!

Do any of you watch 24? Cuz they totally predicted the presidential election. By the end of the first season, David Palmer, a black man, was elected President. Now, check it out: we've got our first black President. Now, 24 has a woman as President in the upcoming 24 Movie, which is later this month. Interesting, no? Maybe it's only interesting to me, lol. But hey, keep your eyes open in 2012 for women running for Prez. ;]

I think that's it. I still feel lousy but I'm excited for Jeopardy and Bones. <3 And I'll have to screencap/icon some Indecision stuff when I get the chance.

Love y'all - Mira/Doc/Kat *meow*