so THAT's what that feels like....

I've had a lot of first feelings in the past few years. Contractions, stroke, bronchitis, migraine, pride in my daughter, etc. But yesterday is honestly the first time I felt patriotic, something I haven't felt since elementary school when I learned how congress worked. President Obama was giving his presidential address to congress, and as I listened I was moved to act. He is right, there is hope for our country's future. That there is a long road ahead, but its a path that can be traveled. We just have to put one foot in front and start the journey. He made a statement about education, in summation that by not continuing my(anyone) education I'm(again I'm not a narcissist I realize he means everyone) letting myself, family and country down. He's right. By not working actively toward my goal I'm keeping myself at bay. I'm holding my family back from prospering. I one day want to be a licensed nurse, and I want to spend time volunteering my services. I've learned that each day at work I make a difference in someone's life, and by furthering my education I can only increase the depth in which I make that difference, and the span/number of lives changed. That being said, I took that first step, and started the FASFA process. Nothing will be changed or achieved tomorrow or next week, but I've put that first foot forward. I don't think my generation has had anyone this inspiring. We've yet to experience a leader to pull us all together, for one common future and good. There have been leaders to divide us, but not unite us. Its something I holey welcome, possibility.