That picture means that I was in attendance for the President's State of the Union address on Tuesday! It was a total "DC Bucket List" sort of experience. Absolutely incredible.
I sat on a stair across from the Speaker's desk and just a bit left of center. I didn't even have a chair, but I really didn't mind one iota. I figure I was lucky enough to be there. The world's focus was centered on that room for that hour or two, and I was in it. If there is one thing I'm good at, it's participating in unique opportunities (and somehow managing to talk my way into them).
I liked being in the House chamber listening to the speech without media commentary, without friends voicing their agreements or disagreements. I got to watch to see who clapped for what points, who refrained, who stood up in support. Most importantly, in real time I was provided the opportunity to watch and listen to the event unfold and form my own opinions before I heard anyone else's.
It was a great experience, and it's easy to see how sweet life is when I get to be part of stuff like this. I wonder what other opportunities await me down the road...
