What More Can I Say?

So...I was there. I watched in person as Barack Obama and Joe Biden took their oaths of office (although some morons might argue that Barack's oath was tainted--due to Justice Roberts' slip up). It was weird...it felt like the whole world was at peace..yet I was nervous that something would happen. And all of a sudden, I kinda felt like all of the struggling that my ancestors and others' ancestors went through...it kinda felt like they were all watching what was going on through my eyes and like they were all cheering inside of me. It felt like, all of the times that I had been judged for the color of my skin had seen justice. It felt like we finally got our 40 acres and a mule...that sounds silly but that's how it felt. Even still..I don't know what to make of it. All I know is I want to do great things too...and I knew it was possible before, but this gives me even more fuel to keep going further and further until God thinks I've done enough....

And the best thing about it...I got to experience it with Ju. I saw the joy of a little kid in his eyes as the motorcade drove by and he saw Barack waving at him. I saw true happiness as the guy in front of us slapped five with his big ol' self at the swearing-in. I saw someone so steadfast in "doing what makes sense"...stand outside for hours upon hours upon hours in the freezing cold...to stand among millions to watch a jumbotron on the dusty mall. We walked for miles and miles..hungry, tired, sick and in pain. It was a great and momentous occasion...This was our Woodstock...our Million Man March...our Peace rallies against wars...this was our moment..we were a part of it...our voice was heard and we mattered.

And Bush..those people had it right..."Arrest Bush"...you deserved every boo, lack of a waving flag and obscene gesture that you received...it's unfortunate though that Barack has to pick up after your sorry behind. Good riddance.

But, next inauguration...we're watching it inside....maybe you can come over for the viewing party..lol

Peace.

ASSuming

If you find out information that makes you upset...you should go to the source and never assume. ALWAYS ask the person what's on your mind and give them a chance to explain themselves. Sometimes we take bits and pieces of a conversation and run with it. You'd be surprised..most of your conflicts probably come from misunderstandings. And..this bit of 2 cents applies to people older than you, same age as you and even younger than you. Shoot...I learned it from my 3-year-olds. Oftentimes, I want to yell at them, but instead I give them a chance to explain themselves and they have reasonable explanations for what they're doing. Food for thought.....

Peace.
:)

Snow

Snow pretty much sucks. It's aesthetically beautiful, don't get me wrong. But as far as functionality...if it's not going to create a state of emergency....the skies can just keep it as far as I'm concerned. I have no desire to make snowmen, make snow angels, or throw snowballs. Ok..maybe I do still throw snowballs. But, in the "real" world...work doesn't stop due to snow days. You still have to go..which brings me back to my first point--snow pretty much sucks.

Peace.
:)