My blog is about America, our poor decisions regarding our health, and my pessimistic opinion that things will not change. The election results on Tuesday night, however, have given me -- and America -- a new sense of hope. As a D.C. resident, I have noticed that there are increasing peps in peoples' steps, some are now waving and smiling to strangers, and there is a minute hint of pride in being a citizen of the nation's capital.
Citizens of the District were once seen as highly opinionated, closed-minded, and politically-obsessed individuals who lived to read the Washington Post, Congressional Daily, or Politico, and worked for the other 23 hours of the day. All of the sudden, anyone who lives within 10 miles of Pennsylvania Avenue will turn into everyone's best friend, especially come January. I had a feeling this election would change a lot for citizens all over the U.S., but I never thought I would contemplate putting my 250-square-foot studio on craigslist for $500 a night for those historical few days of 2009.
The President-elect is causing positive pandemonium, and I can safely say that this newfound inspiration is certainly something we all needed. Whether it sparks confidence in the schoolchild who wants to be the kickball team captain or encourages the mother of four to run for secretary of the PTA, we all have dreams, and we should never permanently discard them.
I, for one, am having trouble finishing a t-shirt quilt that I am assembling for my younger sister upon her return from studying abroad in Scotland. I have become discouraged due to lack of materials, time, and overall quilting knowledge. I have all the tools at my disposal and I have the love for the person who will receive this gift, so there is nothing preventing me from completing this personal challenge. The recent election won't help me finish the quilt, but the spirit and fresh ambition of the people around me will inspire me to sit down and sew. I'm no Betsy Ross, but I have a dream, and as an America, I can watch it unfold.
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