Obama, generation hope.

    Studying for my history exam seemed so unappealing compared to watching the election.  In a room down the hall, 7 other girls and I sat with our eyes fixed to the screen.  Our nerves were out of control and as Obama won states we would all scream and cheer.  I'll never forget the moment it showed that he had won California.  We all jumped up, screaming and cheering.  Everyone was hugging and laughing.  Still generation quiet?  Then i looked over to see Chrissy smiling with tears running down her cheeks.  We moved our celebrations into the hallway and were greated by other celebrating from the north wing.  I have never been so moved by tears and smiles.  Everyone was so happy and their eyes were full of hope.  I know that Obama is just one man.  I hope people don't expect him to change the world, but to just do the best that he can.  And we need to be a part of that, we need to want to be a part of that.  Chrissy smiled and said "This is our chance.  This is our chance for change."  It is easy to say now that the presidental elections are over your done with politics.  But this is only the beginning.  What about generation hope?