I have officially survived DC on the day of the Inauguration. A million plus sheep (a.k.a. people), half the Metro stops shut down, rumors of a woman killed by a train, snipers on the rooftops waving to the crowds below.
Having said that, Oh. My. GOD! I am still trying to absorb what happened. We have a new President!!! One I can respect and admire...and...and...(attempts to calm self down.)
The moment Obama formally accepted the presidency, I got so excited (despite the fumbling of the oath by the Chief Justice) that I literally jumped up and wrapped myself around my friend and squeezed for a full minute before I could make myself let go.
And immediately ran back to the Smithsonian to defrost my toes and pee.
The other highlight was half-walking, half-sliding across the half-frozen reflecting pool in front of the Capitol building. I was terrified that the ice would break. I did get some amazing pictures. Blonde hair and all.
Now I just want to curl up on a couch and watch Wall-E.
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