Why, hello there, Mr. President

"For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus — and non-believers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace."

Wow, what an amazing day! 1.20.09. A historical day, and one we will remember forever. Barack Obama was finally inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States!! Brian is lucky and has a television at his desk so he was able to watch everything at work. I, unfortunately, could not. We're not even really allowed to stream video at my desk but I tried doing that anyway... eventually I gave up on the web and snuck down to Caffe Primo (downstairs in Sunset Plaza) with my coworker where they have televisions set up, and made it there just in time to see Obama getting sworn in, and then stayed to watch his speech. Everyone in Primo was clapping. It was incredible.

At home, Brian and I watched it all again along with other events happening that day. And we watched the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball, which was just amazing. I mean, for what other President would all of this be arranged? None, I say. Over 2 million people showed up to watch the Inauguration (oh, how I wish we could have been there), and that ball--well, welcome to the 21st century! It's amazing how PRESIDENT OBAMA inspired and continues to inspire millions of people and how he has already started to bring this country into the modern times we've been waiting for...

I really believe that Obama will change this country for the better-- I really do. And the fact that I get to look at him for at least the next 4 years... well, that's just a bonus! ;) (Hey, can you blame a girl for crushing on this President?! haha Don't worry, Brian, you're still my #1!)

I am so looking forward to seeing what is to come from President Obama... and his Jewish administration!
So far, we have:
Rahm Emanuel - Chief of Staff - Jewish
David Axelrod - Senior Advisor to the President - Jewish
Ronald Klain - Chief of Staff to the Vice President of the United States - Jewish
Larry Summers - Economic Advisor to the President - Jewish
Paul Volcker - Economic Advisor to the President, Former Head of Fed Reserve - Jewish
Peter Orszag - Head of Budget - Jewish (we're pretty sure.....)

Hmmm... maybe Obama will convert... ;)

Keep hangin' loose, Mr. President!


And seriously, how cute is the first couple?? Simply adorable.


My Inauguration Day shirt!

And since we won't have a president to make fun of for hopefully a VERY long time, here's a little send-off to our former comedian--er, President-- Dubya! Thanks for 8 years of laughs-- and for leading our country into 2 wars and the worst economic situation in history. Sayonara!

one more video for the road!
Great Moments in Presidential History

Pretty much sums it up...