There’s not a lot more that I can add to the chorus of voices discussing Barack Obama’s victory last night, but, I mean, I have to say something. I am actually recovering from what was a pretty hectic 36 hour period--on the morning of 11/5, around 2am, my body completely melted down and purged itself of any and all matter that it had consumed over the past day. I apparently got some kind of 24 hour flu or something--I was basically delirious most of the night and almost comatose most of election day (thankfully, I voted early). I slept most of the day so I was able to watch the results come in that night, as I nibbled on applesauce.

I’m feeling much better--I think everyone’s feeling pretty good today, hence the title of this entry. I remember hearing how, back in 2004, New York was just bummed...that you could just feel how sad everyone was, in the subway, on the streets...just sad. I can only imagine that today’s commute could not have been more different.

As impressive as yesterday’s victory was, it’s bittersweet here in California, with the victory of Proposition 8, taking away the right for gay couples to get married. I am stunned, really..disappointed--not usually a word I associate with my home state. I can only imagine how it would feel if suddenly, I was told, “Hey, you know that wedding? With the marriage and all that? Didn’t really happen...NEXT!” So weak...to actually take away someone’s rights? What the hell, man.

I guess there’s always going to be more work to do. I guess.

In other news:

- got rear ended last week and my car is still in the shop. It wasn’t a big hit but still, I was already going to work, right? Why you gotta make my day even more messed up? Lame lame lame.

- more auditions this past week, but no callbacks, which I will just say is worrisome. The auditions themselves went quite fine (it was nice to have the casting people welcoming me back--it’s been a long year for everyone)--so I am not worried that it was a talent thing..but still...

Ok--that’s enough-I have a lot to catch up on all of a sudden...

happy day, everyone!