by Daniel Brodell-Lake

Created on: October 30, 2008

Right now- Barack Obama has bought 1/2 hour of Prime Time television, and he is telling me stories about American families.

Right now- I have been back in the USA for a little over 6 months.

Right now- The country I left, Argentina, is in turmoil, and I worry for my newly made friends.

Right now- I am just starting a new job, and it's a struggle to make rent.

Right now- I am no longer a child, and I can feel the stresses of the economy.

Right now- I am without a significant other.

Right now- My right shoulder blade itches... better.

Right now- The Phillies have won the 2008 World Series about 20 minutes ago.

Right now- I feel like Barak's message is in documentary form. He has a great narrative voice.

Right now- I'm excited about getting older; and I'm scared of growing old.

Right now- I'm hyper-conscious of the loss of old friends. "We have to stop just talking... and finally do something about it."

Right now- I feel sad- even though nothing is really wrong. I suppose nothing is really right either. "We need to usher in a new era of responsibility."

Right now- I want to smoke. "We're currently spending 10 billion dollars a month in Iraq."

Right now- I feel like Obama is a walking target. And I fear for his life. "I'm not worried."

Right now- I want to be. Am I? "Extreme financial hardships."

"Now is the time to finally meet our moral obligation."

Right now- I don't know what my moral obligation is. So I look after #1. "It's a lonely path... Life sure is short... You better seize the moment."

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