speech.

I just came back from watching the DNC coverage @ my client's restaurant. I was completely, utterly moved and blown away by Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech.

I felt it was fitting that I took a seat next to a kind elderly white woman and Obama supporter to watch this historic oratory, 45 years to the day that MLK made his testimony to America about dreams and unity and brotherhood. As I watched in awe at this charismatic, poignant, and gifted man, I shed 2 tears: one for my father, and one for my grandmother, wishing they were by my side to see theirs and their parents dreams come to fruition--an African-American officially accepting the nomination from a major party to run for president of the United States.

My hands were red from clapping, and I couldn't help but shout out a few "mmm hms" and "exactly"s, wholeheartedly agreeing with his position on energy, economy, and environment. I saw some people in the building not even paying attention, and I just wanted to say "dude, you are MISSING it."

Change.

I can't imagine the next 4 years without this guy in office, and I am going to make it my mission to take the successes I hope to create with my business and support his movement for change. I am regretful that I never met Biggie, never met Barry White, Harold Washington, Sam Cooke, and countless others, but I WILL meet Barack Obama. The honor is too big to not consider.