President-Elect Barack Obama is going to be sworn in January 20, 2009. Desperately Desperately do I want to attend. But there is a flurry of reasons why I should not and, ultimately, will not. All are equally disheartening. I would miss the first class of three different courses. Travel would be nearly impossible because several million others will also be attacking the city. I don't have a ticket to the inauguration itself, so would either have to camp on the freezing Mall lawn or make due with just the parade. Plus, travel would still be impossible, and restrooms scarce. (Dad was kind enough to recommend flying into the city, but I've no wings to do so and don't want to be mistaken for an aerial assault on the capital.)
The reason behind such a desire lies partly in the fact that Mum and I went to Washington for the 1997 celebration when I was young. I only remember that I saw a crescent of Bill Clinton's face though a window, and it was captivating. The traffic, the crowded Metro, nothing remains in my mind from that day except for the throngs of other onlookers and the President. People and the government. I voted for the first time in this election, and am thankful that we have someone who I believe in. Not to be too sentimental, but I really do have a lot of hope for the future.This is America, and this is history. I'd just like to be there for it.
The reason behind such a desire lies partly in the fact that Mum and I went to Washington for the 1997 celebration when I was young. I only remember that I saw a crescent of Bill Clinton's face though a window, and it was captivating. The traffic, the crowded Metro, nothing remains in my mind from that day except for the throngs of other onlookers and the President. People and the government. I voted for the first time in this election, and am thankful that we have someone who I believe in. Not to be too sentimental, but I really do have a lot of hope for the future.This is America, and this is history. I'd just like to be there for it.
UGH ME TOO! But there is just no way I can miss the first day of three classes. So sad :(
ReplyDeleteCan't we write our professors an e-mail "gone to see something important, catch you next time"? I want to go!
ReplyDeleteI feel like our professors probably want to go.
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