2008 US Election

So I had just gotten to a new hostel yesterday in a different area of Sydney and I wanted to see the area a little bit. I headed to the University of Sydney and find out there's an event where people can watch the US election coverage. It was much bigger than I could imagine, something like 1,500 people there. To add to that, it was almost like an election party or rally for Obama. I haven't met a single person since I got to Australia who said they were for McCain by the way. That includes Australians, Europeans, etc.

Anyway, it was amazing because there was so much excitement there you'd think it was their country's election. I was absolutely shocked when Obama won. Deep inside, I knew he would win, but when it actually became official it was a crazy feeling. There something different about witnessing history. Not only that but the election party was broadcasted for a brief period on CNN is one of the international election parties. So I may have been on TV, which is crazy!

I'm still getting used to the feeling that we now have elected a black president. It's just unbelievable...I wasn't sure I would live to see this day. But I guess that goes to show you. When it comes to overcoming the odds and doing something significant...Yes We Can!