A warped, frustrated old man?

As I texted Michnya...

"VP Cheney, or Mr. Potter from It's a Wonderful Life?"


versus...


Michnya approved.

Sasha Obama might be the cutest kid ever

Yeah, I think even if my dad (or Leo, as he's the same age as Obama) were being sworn in, and I was 7, I'd get a little bored by the procession of dignitaries walking in if I had no clue who they were. 24-year-old me, however, got excited by seeing Dan Quayle for the first time since 1992.

This is just so adorable. She looks very excited and happy, and while you can't see President Obama's face, you know he's beaming.

I've done this in public. This girl and I could hang out and have a good time, as I found this hilarious. I'd even teach her jazz hands.

Again, freaking adorable. PS, J Crew coats and accessories on the kids and J Crew accessories on First Lady Obama? Loves it. Especially since I also have a J Crew coat. We shop at the same place!

Thumbs up to this entire family. So freaking adorable.

Let Freedom Ring!

While I am still thrilled about how the election went, there's one little hiccup... Prop 8 in California. As evidenced by a previous blog post, we here at Hot Pants for Shuffleboard are allll about gay rights. I myself am not gay (as evidenced by how many posts have the tag "exboyfriends") but I think that the way this country on the whole treats anyone who is as a sub-par citizen is atrocious and wrong. I am lucky to live in a state where same sex marriage is legal, but the fact that this is NOT universal is wrong and we should be ashamed of ourselves as people.

So when I read about Prop 8 in California, I was livid. Then... when I heard it passed.... I was even MORE livid. IT'S JUST SO WRONG.

Who are you to say, California, that just because a loving, committed, healthy, and working relationship that just so happens to be between two men or two women, it's considered wrong and should be banned from getting the same rights as everyone else.

If you just so happen to be a citizen of that state and voted yes on this... SHAME ON YOU. SHAME ON YOU TENFOLD.

Then I read on a blog I enjoy reading for kicks -- Off Beat Bride -- that there's this thing where blogs can post a picture of them wearing their wedding rings on their middle finger to say F you to Prop 8. Brilliant, as I do have a blog and can easily do this...

...minus the whole wedding ring part. But not dampened by this, I instead just posted a picture with my daisy ring which I wear on that finger, and then the one I wear on my middle finger.


So fuck you, California, Propostion 8, and all the jack asses who voted Yes. LET FREEDOM RING!

The Morning After

Not as hungover as I thought I'd be, but that's the magic of coffee, folks.

I also called all of ZERO exboyfriends. Proud day right there.

I'm just so happy and pleased. I feel like this is the first election I was a part of that had so much political weight behind it and that I could see that my voice was heard and see the change happening.

Are all the problems America is facing right now going to go away? No. We have a lot of work ahead of us in the coming months and years, but I think this is a right first step. I feel hopeful and confident that we'll be moving in the right direction.

I'm also glad that this was not an election that was drawn out or contested. It was neatly over and finished by 11pm. I think that also helped not divide the country. We need to be unified.

But now I'm back at work, drinking lots of coffee, and looking forward to pizza and cupcakes tonight for my mom's birthday.

Obama speaks, I have goosebumps, am still crying, and am excited.

I am cozy in bed now, as it's almost midnight. I got up to comment on the speech and upload photos. And I'm still crying.

I love what he had to say about his wife, Michelle. Crying mess there. Maybe it's because of my upbringing, but I love it when I see happily married couples who love and support each other.

I also like how he's making good on his promise to his daughters that if he won, he'd get them a puppy. You know they're thinking "yaaaaaaayyyyyy" in their heads.

I'm also horribly sad that none of his parents or grandparents are alive to this day for him. I know they're watching down on him, but how horribly sad. Especially since his grandmother just died yesterday. But on this day, don't you want your parents and the family closest to you around you to celebrate and embrace this with you? I know he has his wife and daughters and Michelle's family, but I just wish his grandmother could have seen it.

His speech is giving me goosebumps.

McCain concedes, I flip out

McCain concedes. A nice speech. He's clearly rehearsed it for days.

I'm still crying and flipping out. I've watched history happen. This is incredible. I am without words. I'm also impressed that this was such a blow out. This is incredible.

And you can't see this, but I'm watching on my 18" VCR-attached TV. We bring the class in Salem.

Here's my a crying mess. You can't see that I'm crying as much as I am... but I'm crying. This is such a momentous night, I feel. It's history. I can't be eloquent, because I'm such a mess.

And in my defense, I'm not drunk dialing Andy Lauer tonight. I'm letting him be. So that's a step in the right direction.

My friend Paul who works at a radio station is playing Beautiful Day at midnight. He's very right. This is a beautiful day. I am gushing at all of this.

I may reread this post tomorrow and think "what was I thinking?" but at the time it was a good move. Whoops!

OBAMA FOR THE WIN!!!!!!!!

It's a great night. I am close to tears I'm so happy and excited. This might be the alcohol talking, though. Holy crap, I feel insane amounts of joy.

I heard from the Daily Show, which I switched to at 11. It was amazing. I am so proud of my country, not only for getting out to vote in record numbers, but for making this choice.

I'm also thrilled that it's over before midnight, but that might be my lack of sleep talking.

10:26: Obama 207, McCain 129

Drunk self portrait time. I am nervous, but hopeful. And by hopeful, I mean crossing my fingers. I like the lighting for this, though. It's also hides my flushed face very well.

10:14: Obama 207, McCain 129

Feeling the wine, but that's okay! I'm feeling hopeful, but always cautious.

9:29: Obama 195, McCain 70

Mich0012 (9:29:57 PM): it pleases me to see the plump baby-headed visage of karl rove call ohio for obama


Me too!

9:12: Obama 175, McCain 64

This is a milk glass, that was filled, and it's almost done. I'm also chatting with Michnya and Michelle. 2012, we need to have our own political commentary. It'll beat the pants off of NBC.

It's a white wine, if you can't tell. And some npr.org and AIM action.

Man, I wish TN wasn't so far away!!

8:51: Obama 103, McCain 34

Chatting with Michnya online. I think if I was drinking, watching it with the Miches, and commenting with them, this would be a wonderful night.

Glass 1 of wine is over. Lush status, here we come!

Also, Michelle is drinking boxed wine. Lushes in MA and TN!

8:28: Obama 82, McCain 34

NPR is acting up, so I switched to Boston.com.

Also, boston.com is predicting the following:

70% NO on Question 1. (excellent!)

65% YES on Question 2. (bright colors!)

65% YES on Question 3. (woof!)

Here's WHDH giving local coverage.


I think it's time to crack open some wine. I also hope that NPR's website starts working for my crappy computer.

In other news, Michnya and I are trekking up to NYE together. YAY TRAVEL BUDDY!!

7:47: Cupcakes are made, McCain 8, Obama 3

I'll be updating all night long, I decided. Keep me going and interesting to see how I was faring tonight.

7:47: Cupcakes for Mom's birthday the next day are finished. According to npr.org, McCain 8, Obama 3. Beginning of a long night.

Sarah and I also went to get free ice cream at Ben and Jerry's. Had free coffee this morning.

Still feel dread that this will not turn out well, but I think this year is actually ours to win. It should be a memorable night.