the history nerd in me came out today, and i've watched most of the inauguration and festivities.  the MLK day symbolism is so strong and so powerful.  i'm proud to be a part of a country that has overcome racism enough to elect a black president to a second term - and a president whose policies, as a whole, i support.

we are lucky to live in a country with free and fair elections, with bloodless transitions of power, a country where i have been given so many opportunities.  being an american is pretty awesome.