Are You Watching The Inauguration of Barack Obama?

I'm watching. I thought I was DVR'ing it, but apparently, it's not working. :-(

I think the most exciting aspect of this presidency is the fact that HOPE is actually alive. We as a country have fallen into Apathy and a general thinking that "why vote, it won't matter anyway". This presidential race has had MORE VOTERS turn out than prior races. People have gotten INVOLVED! Starbucks is giving away a FREE CUP OF LATTE for everyone who contributes 5 hours of community service this week! People are GETTING INVOLVED in their own communities and THAT's what it's all about. People. Community. Hope.

President Barack Obama is NOT the Messiah. He's not going to wave a magic wand and fix the world's problems. But, what his candicacy has done is bring people TOGETHER... those that believe in hope and dreams.

Perhaps the nay-sayers and Bush-supporters will always be on the outside saying "It'll never happen", but I prefer to be on the side of Hope.

Without Hope, what's the point? Obama may not be the reincarnation of Hope Eternal, but his great optimistic attitude is certainly a step in the right direction! Will he fix all problems? No. Will he try? Yes. Will this presidency be historic? Yes. Will Life Forever Change? No... but, we can be hopeful. :-)

Be happy, be honest, be hopeful. It makes life so much more worth living!