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‘Nauguration January 20th, 2009
What a blessing! Today, Inauguration Day, Barack Obama and his administration were officially sworn in!
Beautiful! I was there on the mall to see it in person! This officially made Barack Obama the 44th President of the U.S.A.!
Lemme tell u i was feeeeening to go to the Inauguration. So after much deliberating, going back and forth with a potential host, and even a couple of arguments, I finally decided to go down to Washington D.C. By myself.(kinda). I just hate waiting on people and the wishy-washiness that ensues. Especially with something of this caliber. Armed with some Seltzer water, A Mc Donald’s bag (sans french fries), my iPod, and some Animal Crackers, I was on my way.
I took the 3:45, (well it turned into the 4:30 cuz thats when it left) Greyhound bus down. I hadn’t slept the entire day prior, so as soon as I sat down I knocked out. By the time I awoke it was 8AM and I was sitting in the nation’s capitol.
Musta been about-61 degrees outside but it was ok. I was there to see Barack. Walking up the small hill from the station you could see the top of the dome from the bottom. & Sheesh there were a lot of people.
My mother, who’d caught an earlier bus had been walking around as well. However, she had the tickets.
The Purple Tickets.
After walking around tryna figure out where D Street & Independence St. were, I doubled back to New Jersey Ave. by the Purple entrance where not only the parental was, but a crowd of roughly 39 million. All tryna get in. However we did meet these men (one a Nupe) who were really nice, and would have been cool had they been my peer than my grandmother’s age. You know that ain’t stop them from asking if I was married…
But we made it! And snagged a darn good spot at that. We were just in time for…
the appetizer…
…and the main course!
Of course that small flub was a little stranger in person, cuz I wasn’t sure if I was listening right. Nonetheless, it was official. Then came the 21 gun salute, the cheers from the crowd & the flag waving. It was the 1st time I’d even bought an American flag, nonetheless waved it.
I got home just in time to watch the Neighborhood Ball. And even though I was pooped & Sting put me to sleep, I woke back up when this clip was showing:
If this doesn’t @ least make u get just a lil’ choked up, ur disgusting.
Nonetheless, no bit of news information seems to be complete nor is it exempt from Beyonce. Somehow this woman finds her way into everything, and strongarming herself into performing at the Inaugural Ball should come as no surprise.
I was actually glad that she spoke. For once you got to see her true emotions- not scripted. She actually sounds good when she starts using her own words.
The Obamas attended 10 balls that night, but one thing is for certain. This day was beyond historical, it was stupendous, incredible. It is hard to measure with words what seeing Barack Obama sworn in as President of The United States was comparable to. Its because it wasn’t. It was fantastic and I am so blessed and glad I got to go and see it in person down on the mall.
There is definitely more on the way!
January 20, 2009
Inauguration Day
Barack Obama, joined by his wife Michelle, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts to become the 44th president of the United States at the US Capitol in Washington
(Elise Amendola/AP Photo)
Love,
Ms. Officer
A Phenomenon.
I still cannot believe that Barack Obama is the 44th President Elect of the United States of America. With so much going on, so much campaigning, so many obstacles, he still managed to do the exact opposite of what everyone thought he would, when he announced his candidacy for president almost 2 years ago. His magnetism, way with words- saying things without saying them, and the ability to connect everyone and anyone with eachother, he took this entire campaign by storm, becoming the star of Election season 2008.
This is quite the moving and compelling story fairy tale, where this same nation, exactly 145 years ago the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, (Remember being counted as 3/5 of a man??) and only 40 years ago an African- American did not have the right to vote. That means a 58 year old Black person’s 1st eligible year to vote was nullified by racism entangled with the law. When Barack was just 7, he could remember the sentiment. Babies born from Nov 4th on do not know a world without a Black President. With faith and belief in God, anything is possible.
I have voted before, in the 2004 election per absentee ballot when I was away @ school @ Northeastern, and again this year in the primaries.
We made history this time. And I thought I should chronicle the entire day, so here it is, from the viewpoint of a Brooklynite, votin’ in Flatbush.
Votin’ Up The Polls Pt. 1
Kati Votes
Finding My Polling Place– See how Kati tried to confuse me? I knew where I had to go! (There were random guys tryna talk to us en route)
Wooooo Hoooooo!!!! Theee decision!!! Then we had to call our Turkey sister & tell her we voted. I snuck my camera in- I wasn’t gonna let them take me down though
@ Kevin Powell’s Election party w/ my cousin Stacey
Clearly Ashanti’s Rock Wit U was the song of choice to embody the theme of the night. Clearly.
…And the coat check guy voted too
A Night @ The Roxbury? I was just waiting for Chris Kattan & Will Ferrell to appear
After the 1st party, what’s the best place to go? The T-Shirt shop!
….Still @ The Store
Hangin @ Brooklyn Moon w/ Stacey & my Soror Rhonda. We were watching this thing unfold on MSNBC and it felt like Snoozefest ’08. No shiny graphics or teleporting like CNN, no Wolf Blitzer or Anderson Cooper, No magical touch screen polls, Not even Jon Stewart or Stephen Colbert. Just a stupid ice map.
Thank God!!! The Celebration!!!!
Right After The Announcement:
Party Time!
White People playing African Drums for our African President. It gets no better.
I can’t say anything else that can sum it up like he can:
We voted and we won. Now they knew they couldn’t rig the election this time cuz it’d be too obvious.
Time for the new First Family and The Change that we’ve all been hoping for, it’s become a reality.
Thank You God!
Love,
Ms. Officer
Showdown ’08 Faceoff: Now Actually Vote!
Enter the public. The candidates are squared off for months and month almost 2 years of campaigning (including the faceoffs, the slander, and expensive vice president candidate outfits), it all comes down to this.
Let’s make Barack Obama’s presidency a reality! History! Find your polling places!
http://www.canivote.org/
Wooo hooo!
& Listen to the fantastic inspirational songs, made by people who inspire!
Cocoa Tea! Tell dem seh!
lol, yeah, we all feel this way too:
America Surprise Us- & Let A Black Man Guide Us!
…and of course, (even though you know how I feel about BEP Fergie) the Emmy winning video Yes We Can!
You know what u have to do!
Love,
Ms. Officer
‘Nobody Gives Less Of A F*ck Than George Bush’
Chris Rock in space? I gotta see this.
So on Saturday night I was perched in front of my TV to watch Chris Rock’s 1st stand up comedy special in 4 years. And I was thorougly entertained.
So what he was wearing the same thing as on Bigger & Blacker
Still funny. Besides he was right on point when talking about George Bush not giving a f*ck.
Hahah, This is always a treat:
Expect more on this post! It will be updated!
Love,
*Ms. Officer
Vote for Barack Obama!
Don’t Be Stupid! You better do it! & make sure you’re registered properly!
Barack Obama has the distinction of being the very 1st subject of my brand new blog! Historic!!!
Yes we can!!!
*Ms. Officer
