Well it's the day after everything, and School. It was actually awesome -I had no homework, nothing. :) Oh ya at the end of the week whoever did their homework gets to do awesome activities. And I had no homework! ;) Oh ya when I came home the day before (at night) I played on the computer all night. (this seems stupid blogging about but remember it when I go to the next day) The next day after school ( the day I started at) I played on the computer. Pause on that- before the next day a kid I play with across the street (right now) played with me P.S. my dad said he called all the time while I was gone. Okay make your brain press play. The next day here I am blogging and guess what- I'm doing it to play on the computer.
(Note from Mom#1 - anyone who can actually interpret that paragraph, please email me....and no, he's is not going to play on the computer now. I am.)
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
The Day After DC
Well, the day after DC was cool because I got to eat seafood. first we went to an aquarium. It was pretty cool, we got to see tiger sharks, sand sharks, puffins, (it wasn't DC, it was in Baltimore -BETTER)etc. One of my favorite parts in the aquarium was the sharks, bats and, gift shop. After that we got to eat the seafood. Best thing EVER. I had a variety of shellfish including crab, and crawfish. I also tried a bunch of stuff like the crawfish, mussels and clams. I stuck the empty tails of the crawfish on my fingers! My friend's cousin could pull a muscle inside a crab's claw and make it move. The food tried looked disgusting but was pretty good. It looked ugly but when I ate it , it was hecka awesome!!!!!!! That was my day overall. Tomorrow I will leave DC to go back to California.
I feel terrible about leaving, I wish a had a few extra days. The trip meant a lot to me - it was awesome history that will change the world - well, at lest the United States.
Yesterday was a long day, but I was happy that I went. I really miss not going to the Representative's office, I miss not having hot cocoa, but instead walking all around. It was very cold, my face was frozen, but everything else was awesome. I had like three layers. I don't really grt politics, so I thought his speech was like a politian speech. The crowds of people were insane! They could be rude. It was like being a little tiny grain of sand while I was in a whole desert. Poeple didn't even see me, probably didn't even know I was there. Overall everything was crazy, but it was worth it. History!
I was happy to see my BF. We get along good. His cousin is OK. (from Mom #1 - she's a girl).
Sort of glad to be going home. (Mom#1 - he really liked staying in hotels!)
I feel terrible about leaving, I wish a had a few extra days. The trip meant a lot to me - it was awesome history that will change the world - well, at lest the United States.
Yesterday was a long day, but I was happy that I went. I really miss not going to the Representative's office, I miss not having hot cocoa, but instead walking all around. It was very cold, my face was frozen, but everything else was awesome. I had like three layers. I don't really grt politics, so I thought his speech was like a politian speech. The crowds of people were insane! They could be rude. It was like being a little tiny grain of sand while I was in a whole desert. Poeple didn't even see me, probably didn't even know I was there. Overall everything was crazy, but it was worth it. History!
I was happy to see my BF. We get along good. His cousin is OK. (from Mom #1 - she's a girl).
Sort of glad to be going home. (Mom#1 - he really liked staying in hotels!)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Historic Day
OK, so I told the Kid Reporters they could have the night off after such an eventful day. This is Mom#1~
Wow, how does one even describe this???? In a nutshell, it's incredible. I hear that he's already put out an executive order to cancel any pending orders put out by the previous administration...I love it ;)
OK, so, we've got several stories to tell, but since Kid#1 and I had tickets, I'll try to tell ours first.
First was the early morning. We had asked for a 6:30 wake-up call, and ended up with one at 4 - but I didn't realize it until we had gotten up and gotten ready already. UGH! Kid Reporter #1 ended up falling asleep, so I sat in a chair, set my cell alarm, and went to sleep until 6:30.
We headed out, and although I was prepared to walk, I had no idea HOW MUCH we'd end up walking!!! I won't go into all the cold, weary details, but I did have a couple complaints about the local law enforcement - they weren't very big on the help (it was limited to one short sentence) and inevitably it lead us in the wrong direction. Three times. Yea. Sooooo, we finally wind up going in the right direction (by the way, we left at 6:45, got in line by 8am)and waiting. And walked five feet. And waited. And chatted with our line-mates. And waited. Until by 11am, we were stuck in a crush of people just a block from our gate, wondering if we should stay or go! I was busy fending off elbows and trying to keep people from pushing into Kid Reporter#1. We ended up along a side, and wound up in front of a line of cop motorcycles, and they suddenly let a couple people walk in.
Once behind this barrier, we walked to a grassy knoll, because from there we could see the Capitol and thee platform, although they were so far away they weren't more than ants. In front of us, on the road, they let more people in, and judging by the swarm of people who poured in screaming, I made the executive mommy decision that we would NOT try to brave the rest of the route into the Silver Section (it wasn't that much farther in, anyways). We stood on our rise until right after the orchestral piece, after which we decided to go to the road and walk down it, since the crowds had actually thinned. We found a decent spot on the road that allowed me to tape off a jumbo-tron, plus get some better zoom-shots of the "ants".
The important part, though, was that we could hear, and when we stopped in the road, we were able to hear the oath of office, and then his speech. He was so clear, so powerful and confident - it was a fantastic thing to hear. And although we weren't in a big group of people at that time - the General Admission was behind us, behind a fence - you could still get that sense of pride and joy from all around. When Obama did his oath, the sun was shining, and it got warmer. I'm not joking! Right after it was done, the clouds covered the sun and it got cold again! I looked around, seeing the people's faces, hearing them talk, just taking in all the humanity. It really made you realize what a small world we live in, and how important it is for everyone from everywhere, to get along and work together. After all, we all want the same things - family, security, happiness, home. And at that moment, we all wanted to work together, I think - it was that inspiring.
We saw lots of different kinds of people - I saw people from Tonga, Ireland, someone from Samoa dressed with a leaf headress and native costume, old, young, you name it, they were there. Before it started, people generally were very friendly and acommodating. Of course afterwards, some people were tired and ready to go home, when it was nearly impossible - but in a way, I can totally understand that. If one was to look at the shear scope of people who were there, I think it went remarkably well!!!
Going back, wow, well, that was a whole different thing. Imagine that you are inside a circle that you can't get out of - that's what it seemed like. All around us were roads that were closed due to the pending parade, and then we wound up in a crush of people trying to take the Metro (for my local friends, think BART)and then they closed the station. EGADS! I was afraid we'd get caught in a crush of people. We had to backtrack all the way back, go in the opposite direction from where we wanted to go, and finally go up around the capitol to get on the correct side of the parade. Luckily we found a Pedicab that took us close. WHEW!!!!
I'm super tired, and my feet are killing me - I basically walked almost nonstop from 6:30 - 3:30pm - so tomorrow, KidReporter #1 (and hopefully #2 with HIS story) will return, plus any details that are more clear after sleep...but let me just end with, even though I typed a lot about the crowds and crush and how we didn't get to our ticketed spot - I wouldn't trade the experience for the world. And Kid#1 was INCREDIBLE.....held up without a single complaint through the whole thing. What a trooper!! I saw grown adults that were tired and crying. Not this guy, not once. Kudos to our intrepid reporter!!!
OH, a couple quick notes - I'd like to give a shout-out to the super-sweet Assistant to my Rep Pete Stark, Michelle, who was so sweet when we picked up our tickets yesterday. They were so nice, offering refreshements, and a comfy chair, and invited us back for today, but we were so tired we didn't make it.
Oo! On the TV they just showed the president and First lady doing their dance at the Western Ball, that Kid Reporter #2's aunt is at! We should get a good scoop tomorrow...
'Nite for now~
Wow, how does one even describe this???? In a nutshell, it's incredible. I hear that he's already put out an executive order to cancel any pending orders put out by the previous administration...I love it ;)
OK, so, we've got several stories to tell, but since Kid#1 and I had tickets, I'll try to tell ours first.
First was the early morning. We had asked for a 6:30 wake-up call, and ended up with one at 4 - but I didn't realize it until we had gotten up and gotten ready already. UGH! Kid Reporter #1 ended up falling asleep, so I sat in a chair, set my cell alarm, and went to sleep until 6:30.
We headed out, and although I was prepared to walk, I had no idea HOW MUCH we'd end up walking!!! I won't go into all the cold, weary details, but I did have a couple complaints about the local law enforcement - they weren't very big on the help (it was limited to one short sentence) and inevitably it lead us in the wrong direction. Three times. Yea. Sooooo, we finally wind up going in the right direction (by the way, we left at 6:45, got in line by 8am)and waiting. And walked five feet. And waited. And chatted with our line-mates. And waited. Until by 11am, we were stuck in a crush of people just a block from our gate, wondering if we should stay or go! I was busy fending off elbows and trying to keep people from pushing into Kid Reporter#1. We ended up along a side, and wound up in front of a line of cop motorcycles, and they suddenly let a couple people walk in.
Once behind this barrier, we walked to a grassy knoll, because from there we could see the Capitol and thee platform, although they were so far away they weren't more than ants. In front of us, on the road, they let more people in, and judging by the swarm of people who poured in screaming, I made the executive mommy decision that we would NOT try to brave the rest of the route into the Silver Section (it wasn't that much farther in, anyways). We stood on our rise until right after the orchestral piece, after which we decided to go to the road and walk down it, since the crowds had actually thinned. We found a decent spot on the road that allowed me to tape off a jumbo-tron, plus get some better zoom-shots of the "ants".
The important part, though, was that we could hear, and when we stopped in the road, we were able to hear the oath of office, and then his speech. He was so clear, so powerful and confident - it was a fantastic thing to hear. And although we weren't in a big group of people at that time - the General Admission was behind us, behind a fence - you could still get that sense of pride and joy from all around. When Obama did his oath, the sun was shining, and it got warmer. I'm not joking! Right after it was done, the clouds covered the sun and it got cold again! I looked around, seeing the people's faces, hearing them talk, just taking in all the humanity. It really made you realize what a small world we live in, and how important it is for everyone from everywhere, to get along and work together. After all, we all want the same things - family, security, happiness, home. And at that moment, we all wanted to work together, I think - it was that inspiring.
We saw lots of different kinds of people - I saw people from Tonga, Ireland, someone from Samoa dressed with a leaf headress and native costume, old, young, you name it, they were there. Before it started, people generally were very friendly and acommodating. Of course afterwards, some people were tired and ready to go home, when it was nearly impossible - but in a way, I can totally understand that. If one was to look at the shear scope of people who were there, I think it went remarkably well!!!
Going back, wow, well, that was a whole different thing. Imagine that you are inside a circle that you can't get out of - that's what it seemed like. All around us were roads that were closed due to the pending parade, and then we wound up in a crush of people trying to take the Metro (for my local friends, think BART)and then they closed the station. EGADS! I was afraid we'd get caught in a crush of people. We had to backtrack all the way back, go in the opposite direction from where we wanted to go, and finally go up around the capitol to get on the correct side of the parade. Luckily we found a Pedicab that took us close. WHEW!!!!
I'm super tired, and my feet are killing me - I basically walked almost nonstop from 6:30 - 3:30pm - so tomorrow, KidReporter #1 (and hopefully #2 with HIS story) will return, plus any details that are more clear after sleep...but let me just end with, even though I typed a lot about the crowds and crush and how we didn't get to our ticketed spot - I wouldn't trade the experience for the world. And Kid#1 was INCREDIBLE.....held up without a single complaint through the whole thing. What a trooper!! I saw grown adults that were tired and crying. Not this guy, not once. Kudos to our intrepid reporter!!!
OH, a couple quick notes - I'd like to give a shout-out to the super-sweet Assistant to my Rep Pete Stark, Michelle, who was so sweet when we picked up our tickets yesterday. They were so nice, offering refreshements, and a comfy chair, and invited us back for today, but we were so tired we didn't make it.
Oo! On the TV they just showed the president and First lady doing their dance at the Western Ball, that Kid Reporter #2's aunt is at! We should get a good scoop tomorrow...
'Nite for now~
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Hershey, PA
Mom#1 - Not too eventful today. Rented a car for the one day and drove up to Hershey. It was snowing up there, and around 31 degrees. Of course the theme park was closed, but we went inside and did the tour ride - me, I was hoping I could see the REAL factory, and I was a bit disappointed that it was only a ride version (although they did pipe in a nice choclate smell!) They did hand out chocolates at the end - can't go wrong with that.
Of course, one HAS to check out the many items for sale, not matter that they are expensive! I actually picked up a messenger bag that was on sale, for a decent price. It would have been fun to go on the trolley ride, but we were all hungrey, and the food looked like typical amusement park food (in other words, lots of dough for not great food). So, we ventured out down the street and stopped at Appleby's. 4stars to that one - the food tasted great, the people were friendly. OH yea, we did do the BIG 3D show, and that was actually fun. I won't spoil it..but it surprised me!
We came back early to hopefully go to bed earley, since we want to get up around 5am, go down for the breakfast at the hotel (our tub had backed up - gross - so we're getting a comped dinner and breakfast)and figure out how to catch the train to DC. The plan is to be there near the Capitol around 9am so I can poick up my tickets, then meet Ms. M, then see if we can get into the Smithsonian, or one of it's branches. And then check out whatever we can squeeze in. We want to get back to the hotel early, so hopefully Mom #2 has no problems staying...
Kid Reporter #1 - we went to hershey's Factory. We went on this indoor car tram that expalined how the cacao beans got heated and melted, and they add milk and sugar and mold it into the candy bar shapes. It was fun! After that, we went to a movie theater inside the Factory that was 3D. It said it would explain Hershey's career, but it was a bunch of cartoons.
After that, my mom took me to a grocery store, I almost fell asleep on my hand which bent it the wrong way (not from Mom #1 - he DID fall asleep, for over 30 minutes).
We came back to the hotel and I opened a candy box I got at the hershey store (they gave away free candy, and we also bought some).
So, I am very excited that tomorrow we're going to Washington DC!!!!!!
We won't be able to blog tomorrow night - no computer access - but we'll be back on Tuesday night, and we'll sdo our very best to explain everything that happens. Please come back to read!
Of course, one HAS to check out the many items for sale, not matter that they are expensive! I actually picked up a messenger bag that was on sale, for a decent price. It would have been fun to go on the trolley ride, but we were all hungrey, and the food looked like typical amusement park food (in other words, lots of dough for not great food). So, we ventured out down the street and stopped at Appleby's. 4stars to that one - the food tasted great, the people were friendly. OH yea, we did do the BIG 3D show, and that was actually fun. I won't spoil it..but it surprised me!
We came back early to hopefully go to bed earley, since we want to get up around 5am, go down for the breakfast at the hotel (our tub had backed up - gross - so we're getting a comped dinner and breakfast)and figure out how to catch the train to DC. The plan is to be there near the Capitol around 9am so I can poick up my tickets, then meet Ms. M, then see if we can get into the Smithsonian, or one of it's branches. And then check out whatever we can squeeze in. We want to get back to the hotel early, so hopefully Mom #2 has no problems staying...
Kid Reporter #1 - we went to hershey's Factory. We went on this indoor car tram that expalined how the cacao beans got heated and melted, and they add milk and sugar and mold it into the candy bar shapes. It was fun! After that, we went to a movie theater inside the Factory that was 3D. It said it would explain Hershey's career, but it was a bunch of cartoons.
After that, my mom took me to a grocery store, I almost fell asleep on my hand which bent it the wrong way (not from Mom #1 - he DID fall asleep, for over 30 minutes).
We came back to the hotel and I opened a candy box I got at the hershey store (they gave away free candy, and we also bought some).
So, I am very excited that tomorrow we're going to Washington DC!!!!!!
We won't be able to blog tomorrow night - no computer access - but we'll be back on Tuesday night, and we'll sdo our very best to explain everything that happens. Please come back to read!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Here in Baltimore
Kid reporter #1:
The ride on the plane was BORING nothing to do but the airline food was good it was this cherries stuff coated with yogurt. Okay this is how it started first we had to get out of bed super early but it felt ten times worse because my brother was whining so that was terrible. Next, we rode on the first plane awesome it had free airline food. After that, it was the second plane BORING no free airline food, my DS died and I finished my book - BORING. AFTER that, the ride to D.C. was CRAMPED no space and I wanted to sit by the window but my mom said the adults need space, forget that idea. Last, we rode a taxi to a hotel and I'm here right now blogging.........
kid reporter#2:
I only had to change planes once. I couldn't sleep the night before. I really want to see Hershey's and the Liberty bell. My cousin is here, I wanted to see her - and I'm glad to see my buddy (#1). I don't know what else I want to type right now!
From Mom#1 -
Ugh, what a LOOOONG day of flying! There were a lot of people heading the same way - lots of Obama T-shirts, hats, pins, etc. People were talking and it's all about the excitement. At each airport on the TVs, it's nothing but footage of the Obama train. WOW!
We're trying to figure out our plans...this whole area is getting packed, and the report is that DC area is SUPER strict. More on that later!!!!
The ride on the plane was BORING nothing to do but the airline food was good it was this cherries stuff coated with yogurt. Okay this is how it started first we had to get out of bed super early but it felt ten times worse because my brother was whining so that was terrible. Next, we rode on the first plane awesome it had free airline food. After that, it was the second plane BORING no free airline food, my DS died and I finished my book - BORING. AFTER that, the ride to D.C. was CRAMPED no space and I wanted to sit by the window but my mom said the adults need space, forget that idea. Last, we rode a taxi to a hotel and I'm here right now blogging.........
kid reporter#2:
I only had to change planes once. I couldn't sleep the night before. I really want to see Hershey's and the Liberty bell. My cousin is here, I wanted to see her - and I'm glad to see my buddy (#1). I don't know what else I want to type right now!
From Mom#1 -
Ugh, what a LOOOONG day of flying! There were a lot of people heading the same way - lots of Obama T-shirts, hats, pins, etc. People were talking and it's all about the excitement. At each airport on the TVs, it's nothing but footage of the Obama train. WOW!
We're trying to figure out our plans...this whole area is getting packed, and the report is that DC area is SUPER strict. More on that later!!!!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Mom here...
Well, we're all packed. Actually, I packed it up last night, knowing that there would be a few straggling items to put in there tonight. I'm both terribly excited about the trip because I love to travel, and don't get to much - but I'm also nervous, since I'm a mom. Did I pack his long underwear? Does he have enough warm shirts? Should I get just one more snack item??
We'll be flying/traveling for over 12 hours - leaving the Bay Area at 9am, two stops, and won't arrive until after 10:30 at night in the DC area!
We are meeting up with my best friend and her sister and their children. We have some plans for the other days we will be there, but nothing set in stone. I hoping to go to Hershey and see the factory, also Philly and eat a cheesesteak ;). And while In DC, I'd like to see the Smithsonian, as well as the famous monuments. I've never been to that part of our country before!
Most of all, though, I think about being in the crowds of people, witnessing history. I can't wait to feel that high - the optimism, the excitement of a new era, the anticipation of good things to come - all revertebrating through the air. The mom in me whispers "I hope people are nice and don't push and shove" but the person in me says, "Who cares! We''ll be PART of it all!" I'm proud that California will be represented - both with Feinstein leading the charge, and the Boys and Girls Chorus singing for the ceremony. I'll be really happy to see Bush depart, hehe ;)
AAaaaahhh, well, I'm going to try and relax and get some sleep tonight. We have to get up EARLY to go catch the flight.
Now, where did I pack the phone charger; did I remember his gloves?
:)
We'll be flying/traveling for over 12 hours - leaving the Bay Area at 9am, two stops, and won't arrive until after 10:30 at night in the DC area!
We are meeting up with my best friend and her sister and their children. We have some plans for the other days we will be there, but nothing set in stone. I hoping to go to Hershey and see the factory, also Philly and eat a cheesesteak ;). And while In DC, I'd like to see the Smithsonian, as well as the famous monuments. I've never been to that part of our country before!
Most of all, though, I think about being in the crowds of people, witnessing history. I can't wait to feel that high - the optimism, the excitement of a new era, the anticipation of good things to come - all revertebrating through the air. The mom in me whispers "I hope people are nice and don't push and shove" but the person in me says, "Who cares! We''ll be PART of it all!" I'm proud that California will be represented - both with Feinstein leading the charge, and the Boys and Girls Chorus singing for the ceremony. I'll be really happy to see Bush depart, hehe ;)
AAaaaahhh, well, I'm going to try and relax and get some sleep tonight. We have to get up EARLY to go catch the flight.
Now, where did I pack the phone charger; did I remember his gloves?
:)
Thursday, January 15, 2009
My thoughts on wars going on
I feel awesome about the troops coming out of Iraq. But........ he's putting them in Afghanistan so I feel bad and good about that, I mean its up and down. He's making a hard fight but if they win they get to have peace between the country that they saved. People going to war period sounds bad - shooting machine guns and AK 47s. I mean, come on a dude running around with the power of a thousand bullets. Bush was actually pretty blind cause a dude in a gang could come back from the war and still have a rifle in his hand. Any how the battle between Gaza and Israel sounds pretty dangerous. So they're bombing a town because they're next to them!? My mom told me that Israel was a very (and still is)rich and fertile land and that's why people went to the Gaza strip then..... Israel dropped a bomb.... and another and so on. It became a war. It actually stopped until some people in Gaza bombed Israel then it became a war AGAIN. Do I think Obama is going to send soldiers there? That's a tough question.
Oh ya the fact of them in Afghanistan is still up and down but it is an opportunity to get the terrorists. If the American soldiers win awesome!
Oh ya the fact of them in Afghanistan is still up and down but it is an opportunity to get the terrorists. If the American soldiers win awesome!
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