Proud to be an American.

I can honestly say that I have never felt more proud to be an American than I have today. Although I wish I could have enjoyed such a historical and moving moment on my home turf, it was amazing to be surrounded by seventy other volunteers and Peace Corps staff as our new president was announced. The room was full of cheers and tears as we watched Barack Obama humbly forge ahead. As for me, there was definitely crying involved and I can’t even express my happiness. All I could say was, “This means I can live in America again after the Peace Corps…I mean, if I want.” America, I love you today. And thanks for voting. And speaking of voting, I’m still waiting for my absentee ballot…I hope the write-in ballot arrived. Not that it matters now. It’s been a great day.