Today was Inauguration Day, and boy what a day it was. I am still having a hard time believing all that transpired today, and over the last several months.
I had Bacteriology Lab during the swearing-in ceremony, but luckily for me (perhaps unluckily for some students), my professor brought up a live feed from CNN.com and projected it on a screen in our laboratory classroom. That whole process had to be one of the most exhilarating television experiences of my life (save for maybe the night Obama was elected). The bands playing, the speeches, the sea of humanity, the look of excitement on peoples' faces, the piece by the classical musicians... It was all too much. Too much I say!! Need I describe to you the joy and excitement in my heart and soul, and the tears in my eyes? I think not.
Apart from the fact that Chief Justice Roberts messed up the Oath of Office (which my professor was quick to point out and say, "Shame on him" for), the whole Inauguration process went off very well. To my knowledge, this is the first one that I have gotten to watch at any significant length, so of course this will be the one I remember the best. Maybe to some this is just a routine thing, but to me it really was a magnificent experience, and you can't take that away from me (that means YOU all you doubters and pessimists!).
I for one will be watching the next four years with great interest. I have a lot of hope and faith that this president will do what's right for this country. Despite his many critics (several of you read and comment on this very blog), I believe and hope that President Obama will bring this country into a new era of prosperity and wealth for ALL Americans. Mr. Obama, you and the great US of A will be in my prayers daily...
All About Sean
- Sean M.
- Powell, Tennessee, United States
- Welcome to my Blog! I am Sean M. from Powell, TN. I am a recent college graduate (May 2009) from Xavier University with a B.S. in Biology. I am a Pharmacy Technician at Ingles Markets in Powell, where I have worked since I was 16. I am currently studying to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam in order to become a Certified Pharmacy Tech, which I hope will prepare me for a career in medicine in the future. In my blog I intend to look at the interesting, and sometimes the not-so-interesting, aspects of my life, trying to find the silver lining or humor in it. I invite anyone to read my blog, ask questions, and make comments. Thanks for reading, and come back to visit!
5 comments:
The messed up taking of oath, was because the judge was doing it extemporaniously, and this was his first time to swear in a President. Also I'm sure the judge had running through his mind, that Obama voted against having him as a supreme court justice. What a thing to face someone you don't like.
Well, I had no intention of blaming Justice Roberts for anything. After all, he too is human and is allowed to make mistakes just like the rest of us. Unfortunately, some people (my professor is probably one of them) believe that he purposely messed up because of Obama's vote against his confirmation as Chief Justice. I am not one of those people, and I hope it was indeed an honest mistake. He may not like the man, but as CJ, it is his duty to swear in the next president as custom and tradition dictate.
The National Socialists in one country desired to "distribute the wealth," promoted "jobs for everyone provided by the State," "health care for everyone provided by the State." They had a terrific leader who mesmerized the audience with his speaking ability.
Thanks for that allusion, Adolf...
(above comment made completely in jest)
Ah, you do recognize the similarity. Good for you.
Please send your prayers up that this is not a repeat.
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