As this day in history comes to an end, I sit at my kitchen table in my Arlington, VA studio apartment gazing at the purple sunset stretching across the DC sky. Purple: a range of color shades between red and blue on the color spectrum. What a symbolic sign to the end of a day the world will never forget. The purple sky can also remind us there is change in the air - the end to a day for the history books but the beginning of a long, challenging, and rewarding road.
Millions of people from around the globe gathered on the Mall to be part of history. I chose to stay warm and safe in my apartment. But, I feel lucky to have attended the Convention and to have traveled the campaign trail to PA and NH. My blinds have been pulled up all day for a bird's eye view of the Capitol. My 6:30 am wake-up call was sirens, helicopters, and flashing lights. A bit early for a day off but a wake-up call I will NEVER forget. Tomorrow I go back to my clock radio.
This leads me to larger question. Will we all go back to our normal routines tomorrow? Will this energy and enthusiasm continue? The White House Web site http://www.whitehouse.gov/ transferred power at 12:03 pm today. The headline reads "Change has Come to America." Yes, there is a change in Beltway leaders. But, most important, let's remember there is a change happening across America. And, as Obama emphasized today, this change is more about the millions of Americans. Our country has spoken. I encourage you to browse the new White House Web page. I said it before and will say it again. Obama's technology and media team is brilliant. He is the first (of many to come) Internet Presidents.
I am confident this energy and enthusiasm will continue. I am anxious to see what our country does with this new positive vibe. What a wonderful time to be living inside the Beltway.
Millions of people from around the globe gathered on the Mall to be part of history. I chose to stay warm and safe in my apartment. But, I feel lucky to have attended the Convention and to have traveled the campaign trail to PA and NH. My blinds have been pulled up all day for a bird's eye view of the Capitol. My 6:30 am wake-up call was sirens, helicopters, and flashing lights. A bit early for a day off but a wake-up call I will NEVER forget. Tomorrow I go back to my clock radio.
This leads me to larger question. Will we all go back to our normal routines tomorrow? Will this energy and enthusiasm continue? The White House Web site http://www.whitehouse.gov/ transferred power at 12:03 pm today. The headline reads "Change has Come to America." Yes, there is a change in Beltway leaders. But, most important, let's remember there is a change happening across America. And, as Obama emphasized today, this change is more about the millions of Americans. Our country has spoken. I encourage you to browse the new White House Web page. I said it before and will say it again. Obama's technology and media team is brilliant. He is the first (of many to come) Internet Presidents.
I am confident this energy and enthusiasm will continue. I am anxious to see what our country does with this new positive vibe. What a wonderful time to be living inside the Beltway.
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