A little increase since a few days ago but £288.90 pounds n pence later and I'll be on my way next year.
My hands were quivering a little as I punched in the credit cards digits on Delta's website. Not because it was that feeling of "Oh Lord more money being spent" but for what me booking this flight was all about and the significance of this trip.
I had no doubt that Obama would be President. Although I was slightly shocked and dumbfounded that there are going to be a First Black Family and a President that may actually make a difference and impact the world like no other.
Everyday since I've woken up and gone to bed the future First Family have been on my mind, and I tell myself they actually look like me my friends and family, and that something remarkable has happened for people the world over.
I need to be a part of that. Be in the same city and witness history being made. Join in the euphoria of people of all races, and ages scream, shout, laugh, cry and party. I so want to be at that parade and catch a glimpse. Tell my unborn children "Mummy was there" I will try my best to get as close as possible but I know this will be a RECORD turnout, road blocks, inflated prices, more people than I'd ever see in my life, tired legs, shivering in the cold and just being tired from standing around all day.
Watching it on TV in London will be amazing to see. But it wont be the same. I'll settle for a packed out bar in DC amongst many Americans for the inauguration itself if I have to, and probably end up hugging many Americans who I have no clue what their names are and hopefully stumble on out of towners like myself who have come far and wide to just be there. Americans to me have always been overly friendly, polite and hospitable, Lord knows what they are going to be like around that week.
This is going to be amazing. How can it not be. I'm living in a time where a black man will be President of the United States of America and his 3 favourite girls following him and the puppy into the White House in 74 days time. A ticket booked, a hotel reserved and a place to stay.
Thank GOD I and many who never thought this day would come are living it and breathing it. There is a lot to be thankful for.
And thank you Delta for not having over inflated prices and will getting my black ass there and back safely.
My hands were quivering a little as I punched in the credit cards digits on Delta's website. Not because it was that feeling of "Oh Lord more money being spent" but for what me booking this flight was all about and the significance of this trip.
I had no doubt that Obama would be President. Although I was slightly shocked and dumbfounded that there are going to be a First Black Family and a President that may actually make a difference and impact the world like no other.
Everyday since I've woken up and gone to bed the future First Family have been on my mind, and I tell myself they actually look like me my friends and family, and that something remarkable has happened for people the world over.
I need to be a part of that. Be in the same city and witness history being made. Join in the euphoria of people of all races, and ages scream, shout, laugh, cry and party. I so want to be at that parade and catch a glimpse. Tell my unborn children "Mummy was there" I will try my best to get as close as possible but I know this will be a RECORD turnout, road blocks, inflated prices, more people than I'd ever see in my life, tired legs, shivering in the cold and just being tired from standing around all day.
Watching it on TV in London will be amazing to see. But it wont be the same. I'll settle for a packed out bar in DC amongst many Americans for the inauguration itself if I have to, and probably end up hugging many Americans who I have no clue what their names are and hopefully stumble on out of towners like myself who have come far and wide to just be there. Americans to me have always been overly friendly, polite and hospitable, Lord knows what they are going to be like around that week.
This is going to be amazing. How can it not be. I'm living in a time where a black man will be President of the United States of America and his 3 favourite girls following him and the puppy into the White House in 74 days time. A ticket booked, a hotel reserved and a place to stay.
Thank GOD I and many who never thought this day would come are living it and breathing it. There is a lot to be thankful for.
And thank you Delta for not having over inflated prices and will getting my black ass there and back safely.
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