While in traffic today I was pondering about possible activities to initiate for my birthday party extravaganza. With commuting and college its extremely difficult finding the time to hang with friends. So, I thought I could have a totally rocking party and invite all my friends from Fitchburg, Aib and all those in between.
Now its a matter of what and location. I thought surfing, rockclimbing, rollerblading, kayaking but I want an activity that we all can enjoy. Then it hit me! I’m going to have an outdoor roller disco party next to a beach! So people can rollerblade, skateboard, or waveboard in a parking lot to music from a boom box by the sea… or you could go swimming or surfing or boogie boarding or whatever! The party would start early in the day and end past dusk.We would have a bunch of coolers full of beverages and snacks and a main course tbat I haven’t thought about…
I keep picturing that Coca Cola commercial.
I really want to make this happen. It will be a great way to kick off the summer. I’m inviting you and your friend’s friends to come.
Haven’t really been writing online all that much… I’ve been writing a great deal in my notebook about my photography adventures. I have a new Pentax K1000 SLR camera and I’ve been having a ball with black and white photography. Photography is truly a passion of mine and I decided I’m going to double major: graphic design and photography. I’m fairly nervous about how its going to work out but I know its something I want to do.
I’m feeling less vivacious today. It’s the Inauguration of Barack Obama, our 44th president, into office and I’m sitting at home watching it on the tele. I know many people won’t even be able to see Barack in person but its the mere act of going and one’s attendance that makes it all worthwhile. The sense of energy and pride must be overwhelming. As the presidental state car progresses down Pennsylvania Avenue officials follow with a chain of salutes. Over 100 black Cadillac limousines and patrol cars follow flashing red and blue beams. There are about 8,000 police officers protecting today, 1,000 more since the Bush Inaugural, fitting seeing as the citizen attendance has exceeded expectations.
For the Inaugural ceremony the White House is decked out with long lavish American flags with a blue and red covered stairway. Many walked along this stairway including the supreme court, Jimmy Carter and his wife, Bill and Hilary Clinton, 43rd post president George W. Bush and wife, Joe and Jill Biden, Barack Obama and family and thensome. During the ceremony we were treated with musical stylings of Aretha Franklin who sang ‘My Country Tis of Thee’ and the genius of composer John Williams with his new piece titled ‘Song for the occasion air and simple things’. Joe Biden and Barack Obama took their oaths on Abraham Lincoln’s bible and then Obama delivered a cogent speech over a hushed crowd.
My emotions are mixed. Sorrowful that I partially missed out on a piece of history and yet immensely proud and uplifted in our country and in our 44th president, Barack Obama.
I’ve gathered a series of Christmas videos for those who are not feeling the Christmas spirit. And if you are very much merry, you’re welcome to watch as well.
If this doesn’t work try listening to the Beach Boy Christmas album.
Or the Rat Pack Christmas album.
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