NBC has called the election. Images of shouting and cheering crowds are playing across every television channel. Shouting, cheering, crying… this feeling is unreal. Can I believe this? Is this a dream? I can't believe it. I'm so happy I could cry…

Current electoral count by NBC's reckoning:
Obama: 333
McCain: 156

McCain is giving his concession speech right now. Acknowledged the historic implications of Obama's presidency and all. Here's more photos and a slideshow of tonight's events. Also shown are photos of expectant and celebrating Americans abroad, in foreign embassies… bars… and crestfallen Republicans… tonight is a beautiful thing. An unforgettable moment in history. Really.

Also a moving retrospection from an American voter.

Update: The world reacts to Obama's victory.

This is an update from my high school library. Voting has commenced in the United States, and the excitement is palpable. Right now the library is hosting a "mock election" for those of us who can't legally cast ballots. I already submitted mine, and a slew of students are already gathered here, lining up for the computers so they can vote. Judging by the discussions around me, support is mostly Democratic, though there is a sizable amount of Republicans. It's a divided country, after all… and our affluent, isolated little community is, unfortunately, a Republican stronghold.

The latest chatter on Twitter has declared that Obama has just cast his ballot. McCain is supposedly to follow shortly, and Palin two hours later.

When I wake up tomorrow morning, I want to wake up to the news that Obama has won. Otherwise my decision to hold off on my applications to Canadian colleges would seem superfluous.

Don't forget to check out the links in the previous post for more election updates!

Update (7:28 pm): First projected winners of the night: Kentucky - McCain, Vermont - Obama.

Update (9:15 pm): Aaaaaaagh. Couldn't access the Internet for the longest time; my neighbors' wireless networks seem to be down… Anyway, electoral totals according to NBC: Obama - 175, McCain - 76. I'm finally feeling hopeful. Nighty-night, Joen!

Update (9:35 pm): NBC's Decision 08 Dashboard seems to be the most up-to-date electoral map. Ohio, amazingly, is projected to be a win for the Democrats. Obama's lead right now is astounding. I think I'll go take a shower.

Update (11:08 pm): The happy news was just announced less than ten minutes ago. I can't believe it.