War is from Mars, love is from Venus - The Boston Globe

War is from Mars, love is from Venus - The Boston Globe

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Last Week was a Good Week

A week later, it's easier to reflect back on last weeks historic election and it's meaning. Since Obama became our next President, I've read and heard countless interpretations and analysis of this event. For some it was about race, for some it was about change. For some it was about the economy while for others it was about the last eight years of Bush. But in the end they all agreed on one thing - it was historic and America had entered into a new era.

For me, it was sort of a confirmation of who I am. As I have listened to him over the past few years, I can hear and see alot of myself in Obama. His vision of the world, his attitude toward race and his philosphy on leadership are all things I share. But above all, it's the experience of growing up bi and multi racial in America. Unable to fit nicely in any of the catergories which society has forced upon us, it easy to feel isolated and alone as a multi racial American.

But with Obama's rise to power, he has ushered in a new era for America. Whether you like it or not, he will become the face of America for the next 4 to 8 years. A true representation of what America is - a snapshot of the world's many nationalities. A true United Nation! Yes, last week was a good week!