I voted!

Okay. I'm about to reveal a slightly shameful side of myself. Prepare yourselves. Take a deep breath, and clear your mind.

Until last night, I had NEVER voted. Phew. Thank goodness that's off my conscience! But wait! Let me explain!

You see, my opinion on voting, especially during a presidential election, has always been based on the idea that it's better to not vote at all than to vote for a candidate you know nothing about. I can honestly tell you I've paid very minimal attention to every campaign I've ever witnessed - until this one. Even if I had climbed under a rock and spent the last year holding my hands over my ears, I think somehow I'd have felt the stir in the air. The prospect of change, while our country has been in such a dire economic situation, and strained in a time of war, has sent little electricity-charged vibes through the air in America.

These vibes have touched hordes of people who previously had never ventured to the polls; people who had never taken a serious interest in the outcome of an election. Whatever one might say about our new president, that in itself is an astounding revelation.

Never before had I been able to bask in the tingly excitement that follows such a powerful experience. I think I'll just sit and enjoy this for a few more moments.

Good day to you, America!