I kept telling Jai that I thought it would be fun to go to a political rally, so when I found out that Barack Obama was coming to Richmond I decided that Isha and I were going to go. Well...easier said than done. The parking was horrible and after driving around for 45 minutes I was ready to give up and go home. For some reason I decided to give it one more shot and luckily I managed to find a spot! But by then I figured that we would never make it inside because the lines to get in were 3 1/2 blocks long. Isha and I got in line and hoped for the best. After an hour I figured it was a lost cause, but somehow we managed to make it inside and even find a seat. Of course we were in the very top seat, but I didn't care at least I was inside.
It was so amazing to see all of these people there to support Obama and to know that we were witnessing a part of history.
It was really hard to hear exactly what Obama was saying, but really after all the commercials, interviews and debates I think that we have heard most of it already. It was still really exciting to be there and I am so glad that Isha and I hung in there and were able to go. Hopefully this trip will be the start of raising Isha to be a responsible little American who never takes her ability to vote for granted!
3 comments:
YEAH!! I'm so glad you went and took Isha! I heard Obama was in Richmond for a rally and I was wondering if you were going to go! I'm happy to see that you were there!
Jen:
This is really cool! Way to teach by example and start your daughter down the path of understanding and respecting her civic duty.
Happy Halloween! I can't wait to see what costume your little Isha will be donning.
Holli
PS thanks for your nice comments on my blog. You are too kind.
OMG!!! YOU ROCK!!! I have been dying for a moment of free time to be able to tell you how cool this is!!!! I am so wowed! And jealous, too! Michelle Obama is coming to our library...across the street from my apartment. I hope to get there! -S
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