Will You Be Watching

[MoonandBean]

I work in a residential facility and they even changed the schedule around so the patients can watch it...I will watch it with them and have it taping at home.\

The other night, I was on the phone with microsoft (my itunes stopped working ) and the guy I was talking to was in India. He commented on the inauguration and I said "it's making news in India?" He said "it's making news all around the world". That gave me chills

[Randi]

This is indeed a historic event, and I'm so exited! The first black President in USA, and a great guy too! I predict good changes.

In less than two hours, Barack Obama is the President of United States of America!!!

I feel a bit sad that John is not here to witness this. He would have been thrilled too.

[Kirsten]

Now the first hour of his presidency is already over.

So, what do you think of his speech? I thought it was really moving. Obama seemed to be very touched by the moment as well; a couple of times, I thought he was fighting down tears. And he sure was really nervous when he spoke the oath...

I was also wondering what Mr. Bush was thinking while he was standing there, listering. Must be a difficult moment for him, even though I thought he looked as if a heavy weight was taken away from his shoulders. While I'm typing this, the helicopter is taking him back to Texas.

So, what were your impressions?

Kirsten

[Sirrahsim]

My impressions:
He has a great speech writer.
He wants to do a bunch of things that sound really great.
The people seem genuinely thrilled to have him.

Congratulations to our new President. He is not who I would have picked, but in my opinion there was just not a good candidate this go around. I wish him well and hope that he exceeds my expectations by leaps and bounds.

[pomtzu]

I agree Kirsten - it was very emotional all around.

I didn't watch the coverage on CNN - I had ABC on, and I don't know if all coverage captured this or not. I noticed when Mr Obama was walking thru the hall in the Capitol before he actually went outside - that he looked absolutely terrified. He didn't have that smile or look of confidence that he always has. I felt rather bad for him at that moment.

Did anyone else happen to notice this?

[lvpets2002]

Well if I was walking down that hall I would have been terrified as well.. I thought he had his calm look on.. He For Sure Gave A Great Powerfull Speech (as he always does).. I sure hope for the best for him & family & the administration.. They sure have their work cut out for them.. Congrats We The People of the USA Have A New President

[Cataholic]

It was a very inspiring speech! My 4 year old happened to be with me at work, for lunch, and we watched it together. My mom came in for the last 15minutes or so, and we both thought it was very emotionally charged. At the end of the speech, my son said, "Gravo! Gravo!" (he means Bravo!). My little politic in the making.

[blue]

I over slept and missed it, Ill watch it later.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I saw that but didn't think he was terrified. I thought he was trying to get his emotions under control. Specially when he had a bit of problem with the swearing in. Heck, I wouldn't have been able to remember my own name by then even if someone had told me.

I can only imagine what it means to be president, specially the first African American one. I was in tears just watching the coverage.