I just spent the day out in the cold, talking to folks and writing.. like crazy.

The photo is Yodahe Kidanu from Springfield, VA. He was saying, "He got a dream, Daddy," as they watched Obama talking on a Jumbotron TV screen.

I met a man, Sunil Paul, who booked his hotel in October for the inauguration.. He was so sure it was going to happen. He said if Obama didn't win, he would have sold the room to a McCain supporter. Sunil had his son and daughter with him, taking turns on his shoulders. Devin and Isabella were fraternal twins.. Devin had beautiful hazel eyes.

I took a video interview of a man from Florida who decided to come into town only seven days ago. He said "its not an inauguration its a celebration."

I had fun.. just like I thought I would.. once I get into "the thick of it" I really start to enjoy it and forget how cold it is.. but it was COLD. I had no idea that my feet would start hurting, stinging from the cold.

watch the celebration .. it was about an hour and a half long..

I miss Texas weather. Yesterday it was 18 degrees outside.. that should be illegal.

Its nearly nine (THAT should be illegal) so I'm leaving the office now.

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