January 20, 2017: The date millions have had circles on their calendars for months. Regardless of belief and opinion, this is truly a date which will change our lives forever. One thing we can take solace in, is the realization that we are American, we live in a democratic society and have the freedom we have because of our men and women sacrificing their lives each and every day.
That being said, let me give you a little insight into how my day is going on this Inauguration Friday:
8:29am: I arrive 31 minutes early for work on a rather balmy Friday in January, only to find an empty office in which I don't have a key, so I wait around for eight minutes for someone to let me in. After said eight minutes, I figure I'll take a walk and enjoy some of this air.
8:38am: I walk outside to find a parking ticket on my windshield with the parking ENFORCER parked next to my car ready to pull away. I look at the time the ticket was written: 8:34am. Are you shitting me? The (female) parking enforcer rolls her windows down after I demand her to, telling me I've parked in a handicap spot. I plead my case, say I had to unlock my office for my co-workers and I am about to move my car, only to no avail. $200, yes $2fucking00 down the drain. Should I contest? My sources tell me it's not worth it...which isn't reassuring.
11:15am: Flip on the live coverage of the Inauguration on Facebook live, mostly for a glimpse into the facial reactions of the Trump’s, Obama’s and Clinton’s. I remember watching live in 2008 when Barry was being sworn into office and remember how excited I was. Today, however, I’m nervous.
12:01pm: I bite into a stale Dunkin Donuts munchkin.
1:00pm: I realize people are probably having a better day than I am. Oh well, can only go up from here. A new era indeed.
Well my overall feeling of the day was the same except I didnt get a ticket but did have to deal with random utility workers tearing up my yard unannounced and not to my benefit at all.
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