it's a bright, clear, beautiful day

[harborshore]

I cried on the subway today, smiling so hard through the tears that no one had to ask what was wrong. The fact that I was a shitty math teacher this morning doesn't matter. The fact that I forgot a book at home and had to spend two extra hours on the subway going back and forth to the university doesn't matter. It's a bright, clear, beautiful day, because sometimes the bigots don't win.

261 votes for, 22 against, 16 abstained. Gay marriage is legal in Sweden as of May 1st, 2009.

Comments

[novembersmith.livejournal.com]

Ohhh, that does make my day and my life better. How does your country feel about a wave of immigration? Because I have to tell you, I am sorely tempted.

[harborshore.livejournal.com]

♥ You are so very welcome. I'll hide you in the basement until we can figure out which Swede you're marrying for a VISA? I'd marry you myself but I'm promised to a lady upthread.

[absenteye.livejournal.com]

I totes have a sister! \o/ Actually I have two sisters and two brothers, and an endless supply of cousins! ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

[harborshore.livejournal.com]

You are so resourceful! *beams*