Inauguration Woes

So I am gearing up to attend the inauguration. I plan on attending the concert on Sunday evening and of course the swearing in ceremony on Tuesday. I am really bummed that I can't go to ball, but we just can't afford it. The Obama team has done a remarkable job trying to make this an inauguration that average folks can attend, but we just can't swing the balls. There is a Neighborhood ball that went public today and they are even distributing tickets to the Youth Ball to local area Boys and Girls clubs. So really folks will have an opportunity to attend the events. But oh well, the concert and the swearing in are just enough for me.

However ,I am really disappointed at some of the people that live in this area. My husband and I can't find anyone that plans on attending. Everyone has an excuse. It will be too long, too cold, no bathrooms, too many people. Come on, are you kidding me? Do you really want to say you watched this moment on tv? I just don't understand it. But hey, to each is own. But I will be there, husband and 5 year old son. We can handle a little discomfort to be a part of this moment. We live in the DC area. I am too close to stay home. Six days and counting!