Last year around this time I was getting ready for the swearing-in of our 44th President.
The Mood in DC was hopeful and jovial. People were all smiles. Some were getting ready for a weekend of service, in honor of the MLK holiday, and others gearing up for the cold days out on the National Mall.
Today, the air is a bit different here (or maybe its just me).
Though the weather is exceptionally warm & sunny for the season, attention is focused on the health-care bill (or lack thereof) & recouping expected TARP fund losses. Others are still focused on the dated “racial” language of the Senate’s majority leader, yet ignoring the mean-spirited words of “Our First Black President” (not my opinion). And then there’s the earthquake.
Not much to say other than I can not believe what has happened in Haiti. I’m devastated… yet very much hopeful on the prospect of tomorrow.
I know there’s only so much we can do. But I’m trying to find ways to volunteer my lingual skill to various organizations. I’ve already gotten in contact with a few organizations, I’m just eagerly waiting to get a response. I’ve also been busy keeping my friends and family in the loop of things going on around the country (specifically on the east coast).
I can not believe that fourteen days into 2010, the year is already filled with characters and occurrences that will forever leave an imprint in future history books.
Done reflecting. On tomorrow…
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