Even though Illinois is not even remotely contested, I was so excited to make my choice.  There was a half-hour line but I didn't mind waiting - I so wanted to be part of this historic election.  News reports are saying that hundreds of thousands of people from Illinois have already voted early, and it just started this past Monday, October 13.

The people in line today were a mixture of different ages, genders and ethnicity.  We didn't talk much, but there was a hum of anticipation as we waited our turn.  The election judges were thrilled to see so many people, and said the lines have been long every day.  It was such a great feeling to share my day with them.

I'm working on a project with people from Germany, and they are loving every moment of the campaign so far.  They are all supporters of Senator Obama, and have watched every debate and news account.  They wish they could vote, and were as excited about my voting today as me.