Tuesday, January 20, 2009

My Thoughts On This Historic Day


8:45-Woke up and am amazed by the amount of people see on tv at the National Mall

9:30-I hope the lady that fell on the tracks of the metro is ok. I'm sure the crowds are overwhelming

10:47-Michelle Obama looks GREAT in her personally designed outfit. Go girl!

11:03-The more I watch, the more I wish I had went out there

11:15-Wow, 39th President Jimmy Carter looks great! How cool to see the past Presidents

11:22-Were the cheers for President Clinton or Hilary Clinton? :o)

11:55-Listening to Aretha Franklin sing and watching people cry on tv has brought tears to my eyes

11:57-Joe Biden is swearing in and I'm a feeling giddy inside

12:04-Everyone standing for swearing in...I'm crying, this is so exciting!

12:05-IT'S DONE!! CANNONS FIRE!! CHEERS!! TEARS!! BARACK IS OUR 44TH PRESIDENT!!!

12:25- "The time has come to set aside childish things."

"...all this we can do, all this we will do."

"Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America - they will be met,"

1:10-Executive 1 just flew over our base on the way to Andrews AFB(I managed to snap a photo but hurt my foot running down the stairs-no worries, Lael patched me up)

1:17-Bush Family arrives at Andrews AFB and on their way home to Texas

Wow, this morning has been one I'll never forget. I know people who supported Barack from the beginning, I know people who thinks electing him was a horrible mistake. But what I know along with these people is that we should be honored to be apart of history. To witness it, to participate, and to live in this free country.

Mr. President, I wish you the best of luck and like from day one, you have my support 100%!


5 comments:

  1. I loved this post!! We are very blessed to be a part of this historic day!!

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  2. It sure has been a day for the history books.

    We're neighbors. I'm in Takoma Park, MD, and also wishing I could have gone. I had no-one to watch my 2 year-old-daughter, though, and I didn't think she'd make it for hours and in the cold. Still waiting for my partner and the seven year old to come home...

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  3. I know...how exciting!! And you are so lucky to be right there in the thick of it!!

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  4. it is an amazing feeling to see how far our country has come, whether you were for or against him with the election its hard to not be excited to see whats next.

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