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Showing posts with label 2009. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2009. Show all posts
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Missions Training Week 3
Just to give y'all another quick update. Here are the highlights of my past week in Philly. There is not much footage from actual training because we're so focused during that time, but here's a taste. Enjoy!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Inauguration 2009.
I waited some time before writing this post because I wanted some time to think and reflect on this past weekend when I went to D.C. I think it goes without saying that it was a historic occasion. An occasion I will never forget and proudly tell my children and grandchildren about. Perhaps, an occasion that I don't yet fully understand the gravity and significance of now. Nevertheless, I am proud to have been a part of this historic campaign, and I'm proud to have watched our 44th President get sworn in.
"Purple Gate"
I'm not sure if you heard much about the inauguration and how crazy D.C. was, but let me tell you... it was absolute chaos. The mall was separated into various sections marked by colors. The majority of ticket holders had silver tickets, but we had purple tickets. The section is a bit closer and being purple felt slightly special. Let me tell you now, there is NOTHING special about the purple ticket. In fact, I think that thousands other also showed up with a purple ticket feeling just as privileged, but didn't actually get in. Luckily we got in, but it was a challenge. We stood for 2 hours in a crowd packed with people. The highlight was when Rev. Jesse Jackson suddenly appeared and began wading his way through to the front. He pretty much cut us all.
Here's a video so you can get a sense for what I'm talking about.
"Youth Ball"
Watching the inauguration was really special, but the Youth Ball was a lot of fun. Eddie and I got our tux and bowties on to hit the town. We got to see Kanye, Kid Rock, Fall Out Boy, Ashton/Demi, and Rosario Dawson. So that was pretty exciting. Also, apparently we were on CNN for a good chunk of time as well. Still haven't seen any clips of that, but let me know if you happen to stumble across that.
"Change to come"
This is an amazing time in our country's history, also quite a difficult time. While I realize that the road ahead will be difficult, I believe that we will be led by a man of character and judgment. I look forward to the Change that's to come.
"Purple Gate"
I'm not sure if you heard much about the inauguration and how crazy D.C. was, but let me tell you... it was absolute chaos. The mall was separated into various sections marked by colors. The majority of ticket holders had silver tickets, but we had purple tickets. The section is a bit closer and being purple felt slightly special. Let me tell you now, there is NOTHING special about the purple ticket. In fact, I think that thousands other also showed up with a purple ticket feeling just as privileged, but didn't actually get in. Luckily we got in, but it was a challenge. We stood for 2 hours in a crowd packed with people. The highlight was when Rev. Jesse Jackson suddenly appeared and began wading his way through to the front. He pretty much cut us all.
Here's a video so you can get a sense for what I'm talking about.
"Youth Ball"
Watching the inauguration was really special, but the Youth Ball was a lot of fun. Eddie and I got our tux and bowties on to hit the town. We got to see Kanye, Kid Rock, Fall Out Boy, Ashton/Demi, and Rosario Dawson. So that was pretty exciting. Also, apparently we were on CNN for a good chunk of time as well. Still haven't seen any clips of that, but let me know if you happen to stumble across that.
"Change to come"
This is an amazing time in our country's history, also quite a difficult time. While I realize that the road ahead will be difficult, I believe that we will be led by a man of character and judgment. I look forward to the Change that's to come.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Turning the Page: 2009
It's hard to believe that yet another year come and gone. Life is like a rolling stone; it just continues to gain momentum with each passing moment and before you know it we'll be at the bottom.
2008 was a great year. It was a year in which I got a glimpse of the real world and a trial-run at adult life. It's interesting though, the older I get the more I realize I have to learn. I have so much more to learn about this world, about life and about myself. Sure I've lived almost 21 years, but there are so many mysteries and wonders yet to uncover. I think that's at the heart of my new years resolution this year.
Happy New Years!
2008 was a great year. It was a year in which I got a glimpse of the real world and a trial-run at adult life. It's interesting though, the older I get the more I realize I have to learn. I have so much more to learn about this world, about life and about myself. Sure I've lived almost 21 years, but there are so many mysteries and wonders yet to uncover. I think that's at the heart of my new years resolution this year.
Happy New Years!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
good bye.
2008, it's been good.
2009, let's make it even better.
Thorough recap and resolutions to come.
2009, let's make it even better.
Thorough recap and resolutions to come.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
the amazing gRACE!
Every year we plan a special event for the Freshman class and this year we'll be competing in The Amazing gRACE!
The Amazing gRACE
12/8/07
3pm @ Meyerson
The Amazing gRACE
12/8/07
3pm @ Meyerson
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