Just a thought...

So I know I am way behind on my posts but I wanted to take some time to record my thoughts on today, the inaugural day of President Obama. When I was a kid I got to go to two inaugurations. One for George Bush senior, and the other for Bill Clinton. It's kind of a must do for those who row up in DC's shadow. So today I felt the excitement in the air even over here, though I just continued on with my day. I had a 11:15 Zumba class today and I took Alex with me. As we were driving I found an AM station that was covering it. I tuned in just in time to hear the prayer. I am so happy that that is still part of the ceremony. I think hearing it on the radio was best because I don't know what the guy looks like and wasn't distracted by the crowed. It was a pretty good prayer. Then I arrived at the gym and by the time I got Alex in the kids place I missed the VP swearing in. (didn't care anyways) But in the locker room there is sound on the tv's so I ended up in the lounge with two other ladies. We watched him take the oath and then listened to his speech. As we walked out after to our separate ways, one lady remarked that she will remember where she was when Pres. Obama took the oath and she will remember us always. Now she was a 45+ lady, and the other was a black girl about my age. We were not a typical gang, but that really touched me. I told her I didn't vote for him, but today was about America. And sitting there with those ladies and feeling the hope of something new meant something. I have some reservations about Barack Obama, but the things he said in his speech are true. If we can come together beyond our labels (black white Muslim Christian etc) and uphold honesty, integrity, curiosity,and service we can be a great nation again. I know at least that is true and I pledge my allegiance to the constitution and this country to do what I can to be the best American I can be, at home or abroad. Thanks Barack Obama. You gave us hope today.