11/6

i was always fairly optimistic
but also knew there was a chance it could go the other way
however,
it wasn't until i was riding home
at 7:30
that i really thought about what it would mean to me
personally, emotionally
if he lost.

it would have been crushing
and i say that in all seriousness,
to have to face that the promise
of these past four years,
despite the hardships,
would be reversed.

the thought of going bacwards
on so many key issues
on so many freedoms:
for women's rights,
gay rights,
immagration rights,
healthcare rights,
human rights
was deeply scarey

i am proud to be an american today
and i am proud of america