I already completed my digi-layout for this historical day.
It isn’t the best page, but i wanted it simple. Plus, i did it on my break at work… hee hee….
The journaling reads:
20 January, 2009
Just another presidential inauguration, right? Wrong. This is the first time in my voting career that I’ve actually wished I was with humanity (and not at work, working with a cynical republican!) to celebrate this historical event. I wasn’t really caring that the first black man was taking office, although that is pretty awesome. But because this is the first step toward the change our country, and the world, so desperately needs. I am so excited about where America may be heading now that George W. Bush and the devil incarnate, Dick Cheney are out of office!
My favorite excerpt from President Obama’s inaugural address: … As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals. Our Founding Fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafter a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights of man, a charger expanded by the blood of generations. Those ideals still light the world, and we will not give them up for expedience’s sake. And so to all other peoples and governments who are watching today, from the grandest capitals to the small village where my father was born; know that America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and that we are ready to lead once more. Barack Obama, Jan 20, 2009
robin
January 20, 2009 at 18:51
great layout! and what an amazing day! congrats!
Kristin Moore
January 21, 2009 at 06:00
Wow, I’m impressed- you are quick! Can I just copy it? It was pretty neat, huh?! I’m with ya on having big expectations for the future with our new leader!
Lauren
January 21, 2009 at 11:43
Great job. I’m sure Michelle would approve. This layout is gorgeous!
Daralyn
January 21, 2009 at 21:27
AMEN! Great Layout. Thank you for expressing yourself so well. I was feeling much the same and having difficulty articulating the words. Whew! Change…. Peace….
Lauren
January 27, 2009 at 06:20
Tagged you on my blog too Denise!
Maria
January 28, 2009 at 08:44
Awesome page, Denise! You are very talented with the digi-scrapping.
And ps. – i wouldn’t have blamed you if you had forgotten about me. It’s been hectic (not that it’s a good excuse though…). Hope that you have been well. As always, I have been following along on your blog, just not always posting consistently depending on the day or where I am!
Maria
January 28, 2009 at 08:46
PPS – I don’t know if I mentioned it before, but I love your wintery blog banner!!