soundbites from inauguration speech.

"we will extend our hand if you're willing to unclench your fists." :)

"...all are equal, all are free..."

it's 1.40am (12.40pm ET) and the US national anthem was just sung.

great speech, though deep at times. but i like that it covered most issues, most problems, and most of all, hope in times of trouble. i like that it was partly a warning for america and all of us, that the days ahead aren't the best of days. that we all, as citizens of the world, have our own responsibilities and the need to step up (and stop whining and complaining) and take our place in this world. that complacency is not an option, and stillness, happiness and peace must always be fought for.

more soundbites when i get them. but meanwhile, i absolutely love the fashion today at the inauguration. no boring black coats for the women, but a splash of color everywhere! from michelle's gold-yellow isabel toledo ensemble, to the obama girl's blue and pink coats for malia and sasha respectively, laura bush's soft grey coat, jill biden's flaming red coat and black knee length boots, hillary clinton's electric blue coat, and more people like nancy pelosi and michelle's mother. my favorite: jill biden. she looks smashing.

ETA!: oh they just showed obama and joe biden and their entourage walk into the capitol, pass the rotunda where the painting "the apotheosis of washington" is painted on the dome roof. and i was there! standing in the middle.

ETA!!: as soon as 12noon came, the whitehouse website underwent a complete transformation.

hokay. i have 830am class tmr so i'm so gonna pass out in class. :)

yayy we are now part of an amazing piece of history.