In the relay of leadership, the torch was passed on to Barack Obama today. Like T (and Celine) said a new day has come. We had a little technical difficulties in our office trying to stream CNN on the big screen in the conference room but with 4 computers we were able to pull it off and saw live as Obama swore in as the 44th president and heard his speech. Man, he can speak! And he said all are equal so I hope he lives up to the expectations. And promises.
Our office was closed for the duration which I heard was the first time ever. My mom called me at 11:30 to tell me they were also watching it on TV and asking me where I was and whether I was watching it or not. We cut it short because I had to go get some lunch before it started but I can tell you Finland was tuned in too!
For the past few weeks we have been getting e-mails from the president of MSU and other peeps here about the Inauguration event at the conference room here. All the cafeterias and other places that have TV were showing it live! It's history! I've seen so many happy people today. It's a good day.
After work today I will take the train to the city where we will go see the Teemuless Anaheim Ducks take on the NY Rangers. I hope it will be a good game even though the star of the event won't be there. I brought my Finland jersey with me just in case. I will see how I feel when I get there. I might wear it...and I might not.
Tomorrow is the start of the semester for me. I have 2 classes ending at 10:45pm...And then early morning wake up on Thursday, 8h of work and 1 class after that. I have physical therapy both tomorrow and on Friday. Busy week but I'm happy the school is starting again...last semester! Graduation. Work. Life. Eech!
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