Really, that's all I have to say. It was quite a night here in DC, with horns honking and people laughing and partying well into the night. I was awake until well after 1 a.m., listening to the talking heads, Obama's speech over and over and just crying tears of joy.
I don't ever remember an election like this. I hope I never remember another election that *wasn't* like this ...
I forgot to mention something yesterday ...
In the afternoon my coworker and I were able to explore DC a bit before the conference truly kicked off. As a result, we ended up walking around DC a bit, walking by the Capitol and I was able to see the Library of Congress for the first time.
I do not need to tell you it is cool. Cool isn't a good enough word. Spectacular isn't even close. Unbelievable is getting there but still isn't enough. As I walked the halls that so many before me had, and as I saw the 'original' Library of Congress, also known as Thomas Jefferson's personal library, I teared up. It was phenomenal and moving, and I stand in awe. One of the exhibitions was the making of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution/Bill of Rights. It was phenomenal and amazing to be within inches of some of the greatest instruments of liberty ever written.
More tomorrow ...
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