And I have to say that it was a FRIGGIN' AMAZING DAY!!
We woke up at 5AM to take the metro towards the National Mall, and it took us over an hour to get there, cramming ourselves like sardines in a completely packed train-- which kept making every stop, despite the fact that nobody was getting on or off. The weather was insanely cold, with everyone's fingers and toes nearly falling off from frostbite. And we couldn't even get to see Mr. Barack in person-- only a video on the jumbo tron in front of the Washington Monument!
But with all of that said, I can't even begin to describe the electricity in the air and all of the hope and excitement that we, as an American people, felt that day.
With all of the challenges we faced during the previous eight nightmarish years, the difficulties of a single day could be overlooked. I don't think people even realize how much it means that we have not only elected an African American, but an extremely accomplished and capable individual who will truly drive our country towards a better tomorrow.
Luckily, some of my friends were smart enough to bring a camera and take a few snapshots from that day.
Here's me with a "President Obama - Yes we did it!" hat, standing alongside a college friend:
This was the actual view we had of the jumbo tron from our position on the National Mall:
And here's our group, standing in front of the Washington Monument, after the official inauguration ceremony ended (please ignore my hat hair):
It was really an incredible time...
[By the way- I'm writing all of this from an apartment in Manila, where I will be for the next two months. More on this abroad trip later!!]
