how could i keep my mouth shut today?

i know that rainbows and moneybags aren't going to magically fall out of the sky (though that would be SWEET!) but i am not ashamed to tell you that i feel like today brings hope for our country.

it makes me sad knowing there are a lot of people who are unhappy today. they are angry and they don't have any faith in the new administration. they have every right to feel that way... but i hope their perception changes as things start to fall into place.

granted, he could totally screw everyone over. maybe tomorrow we will wake up to a new fascist regime. prophesy really isn't my strong suit, but i'll let you know if any people in red start a-poundin' on my door.

my day has been pretty awesome so far. my first class (conservation/development in developing countries) was canceled in honor of inauguration - my professor worked with ann soetero (barack's momma) back in the early 70's when he was in Indonesia.

lighting class started off with cupcakes (happy birthday kristen!!) and a 5/5 quiz, then ended early as we all ran upstairs to watch the inauguration on a 50" monitor in the DAAP cafe. however, because everyone in the whole world was trying to watch the inauguration online, the connection was really goofy, and we saw feed of Rick Warren praying while someone was singing God Bless America. after trying desperately to get laptops to work, corrie, marlena and i decided to make a run for it.

we ran/quickly walked down the hill to corrie's house and turned on a real TV. sometimes those things really come in handy! we missed the oath, but caught most of his speech. and that was all i needed.

history has been made. and i was a real live part of it. i donated money, stayed (too?) informed, volunteered, and talked anyone's ear off who would listen to me for more than 5 seconds... not to mention voting, obviously :)

it sounds hokey, but now i really feel like 2009 has started. the year brings with it lots of challenges, but i feel strong enough to meet them. maybe.

the funny thing about life is that somehow, everything always gets done. even if it appears to be impossible, it gets completed somehow. i am holding on to that promise.

this next year and some is going to be a crazy ride. i'm nervous about a lot of things: finishing this quarter, finishing (starting?) my portfolio, getting a job, getting my programming starter pack done before next quarter, ... the list would get longer, but i'm sure you get the drift.

despite my busyness i am still having fun with friends and family. it was great to see mine (and nick's) family this weekend: saturday was a belated Kessler Christmas, and sunday was celebrating Anne's birthday. monday was a great vacation day, and i enjoyed an excellent meal with excellent friends last night. sunday dinners make my life so much more enjoyable.

for now, that's what i'll continue to do: be crazy busy, with lots of fun thrown in the mix.

ttfn, that's Ta Ta For Now!

-jen