Inaugural Address

I was there. Standing on the mall in the cold. Listening to Barack Obama give his Inaugural address. Watching people cry tears of joy. Feeling the love and hope surrounding the crowd. It was, in all honesty, the most amazing experience of my life.

But today I went back reread the address, word for word. This time I let it completely sink in. While you were listening, did you really hear it word for word? Or were you like most of us - a bit distracted because we were so excited to see him up there?

Do yourself a favor...reread his speech. Take in everything again. It's even better the second time around.

President Obama's Inaugural Address Text

I got a JOB!

Yes, it's true...I finally got a full-time, benefits, 401K, paying job!! Only took almost five months but I'm very happy and very excited. My official title is New Media Specialist for CauseForce (www.causeforce.com). First day on the job is in a week. Will keep you updated on all the new experiences.

But first we're gonna celebrate! And I can't think of any better way than going to the Inauguration. Leaving tomorrow morning for the most historical event of my lifetime.

Damn it's been a good week! :)

Shameless plug for a good guy and good friend

As I'm sick as a dog and have been stuck in bed for the past four days, unfortunately my brain isn't releasing much thought and creativity for a blog entry. But I thought I'd take this time to support my friend Jay Harrington and his new pilot, "Better Off Ted." You can currently see him on "Private Practice" but in March he'll be the lead in this new pilot alongside Portia DeRossi. And I made him walk to carpet at the HollyRod 4 Kids & SocialVibe event specifically so I could use it to promote him later. Ok, maybe that's not true but it worked :)


Check out the teaser below...coming to ABC in March...

Inauguration Prep: Update 1

So I am truly starting this year off with a bang and I can't think of anything better than what I get to be a part of in two weeks time. I am going to be in Washington, D.C. later this month for the inauguration of the first black President of the United States. Not only is this one of the most historic events in this country's history, but I actually get to be a part of it!

Since I still don't have a full-time job I volunteered my services to Declare Yourself and their big event in D.C. on the 18th. My good friend Christie is a Program Manager for Declare Yourself and since I do have PR and red carpet experience, I get to help run the carpet and other parts of the event. And it will be a fantastic event...but I can't tell you any details and/or celebrities confirmed just yet. Stay posted!

Oh, and I'm not getting paid one penny to work it... but the experience will be payment enough!

So here are a couple things we're trying to prep for (aside from the Declare Yourself event).

First, of course, is accommodations. Even if there were hotel rooms left somewhere in the city, the cost is way above budget. So God bless my family for living in Virginia. Check that off the list.

Second, Christie and I have been working on finding the perfect gown for the ball - which we both managed to find today. Check that off the list.

Third, deciding which ball to go to. Do you realize how many unofficial balls there are? Of course the official ones are for the important people and cost way too much for our budgets. There's everything from a Green Ball to an Arab American Ball. Even a Change the Game Ball at the Sports Club LA. And of course all the different state balls. But right now there's about 3 on our list to decide between. Unfortunately the California Democrat Bash at the Smithsonian is the same day as our event...stupid California Dems!

So many more things to plan and I haven't even gotten the details for the Declare Yourself event. But at least I have the gown taken care of. Pheww!

Stay tuned for more updates...