Today in the United States is a very important day. It seems that everyday I realize a little bit more just how far away I am from home. It is not necessarily a bad feeling, but there are often those tiny moments I get. Today however, it was a big moment. Since I got here all I've been hearing about is Barack Obama, I can only imagine the massive amount of press he has received back in the States. Today marks a new period in our history, and unfortunately I feel like I am missing out on something different, and most definitely historic. Here, I sat in my room, watched it online alone, reflecting on what a whirlwind this election has been and what tough times lay ahead for all of us, everywhere in the world, and most especially, how we will ever get out of this mess.
Things like this always make me happy though:
Low Plaza, Columbia University
In Paris, everyone is pretty much head over heels with Obama. It is nice to be regarded positively nowadays when people find out you're from the US, in France where we are notoriosuly disliked. But I can't help wonder when those rose colored glasses will come off. For now I will sit back and enjoy being treated just a little bit less rudely.
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