Our day started at 6am as we made our way to the metro. The weather was bitterly cold. Trains were packed, lines were long as people gave up the temptation to stuff themselves onto one train and wait for the next. Then just when you thought it was over, there was more waiting to be done as lines to enter gates wrapped around several city blocks. It was the perfect recipe for a stew of cranky uncooperative people. A storm that could have easily turned tragic as the real potential of being crushed flashed in my mind. But there was none of this to be had as Americans and foreingers from all corners of the world converged upon the nations capital today to witness what is undoubtedly in my mind the greatest moment in history. People were filled with a spirit of humility and restraint that captured the spirit of what Barack Obama spoke of. Sure there was a bit of shoving but in the grand scheme of things, amidst the crowd of millions, people were kind, friendly, respectful and a joy to be around. I am glad that I braved 20 degree weather for 6 hours to see this happen. As we begin a new chapter in American history, I'd like to say I'm proud of where we are as Americans and I want to leave you with this small bit of advice.
Dear fellow Americans:
I want you to remember this day. Remember the feeling of pride and show of good will you exhibited to your fellow citizens and bottle it up for later use in trying times. If you ever doubt what you need to do, model yourself after our new leader - President Barack Obama.
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