So. I watched the Inauguration on CNN live stream with my class today. I thought it was pretty amazing. Thousand and thousands of people screaming "Oh-Ba-Ma!" was quite a sight. I thought his speech was great. It was eloquent, serious, personal, and moving. I thought he said exactly what he needed to say without sounding dogmatic or over-optimistic. I do worry he has a whole helluva lot on his plate, but I do sincerely believe that his attitude is right on. Still, I have reservations and until I can SEE change happening around me, it all seems pretty abstract. Plus, he is gonna have one big fucking mess in Palestine/Isreal pretty soon and he did not really address that impending issue, but that may have been partly because it was out of place. And, even though it really was a historical event in that he is the first African American, I hate how that is harped on SO much by the press. The more they address it, the more it seems like they just can't get over the black thing. Yes, he is black. Move on. That's not to say it shouldn't be celebrated, it SHOULD! But, you know what I'm sayin'!
Food wise, I've encountered more adventures both good and bad. For example, the other day I was very excited to eat what LOOKED like deviled eggs. However, to my horror, they were filled with tomatoe-y tunafish and covered with this horrible egg yolk sauce. Ugh. But, then yesterday my mom made vegetables (more like mushy cauliflower and green beans, but whatevs) and these amazing meatballs. I'm trying to watch my eating though and it is so hard!! I get SO hungry around 11am and around 6pm. But, I'm trying to stick to only fruit as snacks and to cut down my portions. Just say no to bread!!
I've now booked a trip to Amsterdam for 5 days in mid February. I'm very excited.
More later!
¡Hasta Luego!
Checking to see if I can post here.
ReplyDeleteSending love.
mamacita