My location remains as Scotland, UK

As most of the world knows, there was a recent vote to see if Scotland would remain a part of the UK. This referendum to secede failed several days ago, but I did not really know what to think about it immediately. Glasgow voted Yes on the referendum. As a result, Friday morning was eerily quiet walking through the streets. It was almost as if a mournful silence had fallen on the town. I have had the opportunity since then to speak to a number of people on both sides about their feelings on the past referendum. There was a range of opinions from disappointment to relief, but the most prominent feeling I found is that this is not over. The promises made in the 11th hour by the British have already faltered in some cases, and it would seem that the continued devolution of the country may or may not occur as said. This has renewed the fire in the Yes votes and some of the No as well. From the people I have spoken to, it would seem that even those who voted to keep Scotland as a part of the UK did so under the pretext that this is not the right time rather than that this is never a good idea. While I am sure the later exist, I have heard many voices discussing the future as one in which Scotland separates even from those who admit to voting No this time around. This may be in part from the bias inherent in living in a more liberal city, but I am not so sure. I traveled North this weekend to Lochness and Glencoe. Along the drive, we passed countless Yes signs. The referendum had failed, and yet people refuse to take down their signs. Sure in the US there are still people driving around with John Kerry bumper stickers, but this seems more purposeful. One woman told me that she was devastated by the result but was sure that "we will get it next time." I have thought about this for several days now, and I believe she is right. Maybe not about the next time, or the one after, but I believe eventually Scotland will secede. If there is one thing I have learned about the Scottish since I have been here, it is that they are proud. They are proud of their country, their successes, their failures, their history, and their future. I have known that ever since a Canadian was shut down quickly in a debate about which country can claim the invention of the phone. I have met so many kind and wonderful people in my time here, and each one of them is proud to their core of being Scottish. I don't know if I believe that now would have been a good time for the referendum to pass, but I do believe that a good time will present itself. I look forward to celebrating with them on that day.