This Is OUR Victory

So I've been terrible about this whole blogging thing. I mean I haven't even detailed my life in London beyond the exit from the cab, which is pretty pathetic. I suppose in my mind my experiences here have paled in comparison to what is going on back at home...

'If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible...tonight is your answer.'

To say I will never forget the event that took place last night is an extreme understatement. I didn't sleep, COULDN'T sleep, until I knew he had won - and that didn't happen until 5A. Even though I knew it was in the bag, even as they began to paint Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio & Florida blue and even though I had to deliver a presentation to a room full of my new clients for the very first time at 9A, I had to see it and experience it. I was overcome with jealousy of everyone celebrating back in Chicago however, in the company of the BBC and anyone I could track down on Skype, I know I felt the exact same relief, hope and rejuvenation in those same hours and at that historic moment.

Pride was written all over me today but, oddly enough, it seemed to be written all over everyone else in London - evidence 'our' victory isn't one for just America but for the world as well. If it wasn't clear in the opening of this post, I've had some moments of sadness, jealousy and doubt since my arrival as I had felt I would ultimately be missing out on what others were living back at home. However, I've realized I'm not missing out and the angle which I'm seeing and living these events is just as inspiring for me as is for any other person in the states.

'So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism, of responsibility, where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look not only after ourselves but for each other.' 

I love that quote and aim to live it here, there and everywhere I go.

Okay so now I'm going to cut the crap and get back to my life here in London. After all, this blog is about ME and NOT my boy Barack. Starting November 6 there will be a recap of the events that occurred from October 25-November 4. Hell, maybe there'll be a picture or two. From that point on I hope to have some thoughts up at least every day no matter the length. Seriously, it might just be a sentence. Or word. Or score...which reminds me - Americans 2, Brits 1 - Although I said Barack's win is a victory for all, America freakin produced him. Booyah.