Now that the 'glow' is fading, Get To Work Mr. President Elect

I can honestly say that this week has been a blur. So much has happened, so much anticipation, holding my breathe and then such joy I've not felt in a long time. Let me say...it has nothing to do with our president being a person of color, it's about the promise of a better day that has me flying.

The economy still sucks, over 250K people lost their job in Oct alone!!! I know what it's like not to have a job. I know what it's like to have your savings slip away. I know what it's like to have done all the right things, only to find yourself at the short end of the stick.

I also know it took us 8 years to get here, and Barack is not G-D. He is not the Saviour of all people. He is not a magician and sadly can't pull the economy out of his hat (or the toilet as it were) but there is the hope of a new day.

This is the first time in my adult life when I am completely dedicated to following each and every promise that was made to me as a voter. I'm also paying attention to those that harshly criticized him during the campaign and are now looking for an opportunity to be on his staff. My how the tides turn. Yes everyone wants to be on a winning team.

My only beef this week, I hope the press will lay-off the girls. I've already read some very nasty, racist remarks printed in the papers about Michelle and the girls. Not by reporters but by 'Americans who are voicing their opinions'. Yes, our new President Elect and future First Family are a real, not rare family of color. They are educated, loving and actually seem to like each other. Really, they are no different from some people I know. I still don't know why some people would want to say some very nasty hateful things about two little girls. Come on people!! As someone who is not a mom, but believes in decency - BACK OFF!! Sasha and Melia didn't ask to be in this position - this was their dad's dream. Remember their big concern during Barack's 30 min infomercial, would it interfere with the Disney channel. They are little girls. They can't defend themselves, and if you think anything negative will be tolerated by Michelle - just wait to see what the "Mom In Chief" does. She will protect them at all costs as any good mom would.

Ok, so Mr. President Elect, you have begun to pick your staff and so far so good. You have had your first radio address and you handled it well. I'm just so ready for you to jump in the drivers seat. I want you to put the pedal to the metal and burn rubber!!!

There is a lot of work to do; a lot of things to un-do; a lot of people are behind you to keep you strong. Please keep your promises and keep us informed. To have an administration that is 'transparent' would be a first. It's time that you get your 'to do' list in order, put the economy on top and follow up with health care. Let's get this party started already.