I didn’t go to class on Tuesday. Between having to re-wash my clothes and the side effects of the medication, I had barely gotten any sleep the night before. When I woke up on Tuesday I had a terrible headache and decided it was best to take it easy and let my body recover from the traumatic events the day before. I emailed my professors and rested.
However, no matter how sick I felt, there was absolutely no way I was going to miss watching President Obama’s inauguration. I originally had planned to go to this big American Expats event to watch the inauguration but since I wasn’t feeling 100%, I decided it was best to stay local. Instead, I decided just to go to the Student Union run bar called Drapers on campus. I met a few of my friends there and my friend C from Long Island was nice enough to give up his seat for me so I wouldn’t, “collapse during Obama’s speech” since I’m so “fragile.”
I was teary eyed through most of the ceremony. If I hadn’t been in London, I definitely would have been in DC with my political friends watching it first hand. Even though watching the inauguration with a bunch of college kids wasn’t exactly how I wanted to watch this historic event, I’m still so glad I had the opportunity to watch history be made.
I thought President Obama’s speech was excellent. I have faith in him and believe that he’ll be a great president.
It was really extraordinary to see how the entire world was watching and I’m proud to say I was watching with them.
(Unfortunately right after the inauguration was over, the allergic reaction started coming back. I took my medication. It wasn’t spreading fast this time and wasn’t as red but it was still really painful. I really hope this passes soon!)
After the inauguration, C came over and we watched Madagascar online. Hehe! I had never seen it before. It was extremely cute. We’re supposed to watch Madagascar 2 sometime soon.
I’m now anxiously awaiting news of President Obama’s first actions as president on his first full day in office. My fingers are crossed that he’ll sign an executive order to repeal the Global Gag Rule.
Good luck, Mr. President. Please continue to make me proud!
-J
