Barack Obama, originally uploaded by Yan Zhang [to Chicago].
I feel good this morning. Better than I have in a long time.
I am proud to be an American.
I’m proud to be a black woman.
I am proud that I can tell my daughter and stepsons that they really can be President of the United States.
I am proud to see that a campaign based on positivity and a spirit of inclusion won.
I am proud to see how our entire nation came together for a common cause.
I am proud that we overcame the racism and prejudice that all the detractors thought would make us fold.
I am proud to have worked side by side with others who believe that the future can be brighter.
I am proud of Obama.
President Barack Obama.
I love the way that sounds.
Now I’ll get off my soapbox 
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I’m Jennae Petersen, and I’m a lot of things. A mother, a graphic artist, a connosieur of beautiful interiors and a purveyor of all things design. Green Your Decor was borne of frustration in my attempts to find eco-friendly housewares that were also beautiful, and inspiration to do something to reduce my own carbon footprint and help others do the same in a beautiful way.
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Word on that girl! I’m so proud that our country has come so far.
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I am so proud too. Thanks to everyone for making this happen. It is a new day. I haven’t been this happy in a long time.
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Yes indeedy! Proud, proud, PROUD!!!
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First order of business of the new administration: hiring Jennae to help decorate the White House!
I’m glad to see that this election has moved everyone just as much as it has moved me, if not more. I feel honored to be alive to see this historical event, and I’m even happier that my daughter was there to witness the rise of President Baracko Bama (that’s the way she says his full name
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@Skye I second that notion!
Congratulations to Obama and to the American people waiting for change. We are making history here.
the world has become a more thoughtful and positive place.
we are so very proud and joyful for president-elect obama, his family and all families.
it’s going to a tough road ahead, but i know in my heart that hope and goodness is coming .. finally!