I had a similar reaction as Ross: what can I possibly add to The Day?

Pride: I felt proud of of our newly minted president, who showed so much determination to hold us accountable: as a nation, as a president, as individuals.  I felt proud to be a U.S. Citizen.

Awe: President Obama showed so little ego.  C’mon, you’d have to have a healthy ego to go after being Commander in Chief.  I’m sure he’s got it (and he’s going to need it), but how refreshing is it to listen to a President speaking not about his success, but what lies ahead, and what he expects of himself AND us?

Relief: We have a President who is hitting the ground running, and who put down any private animosities to work at what I can only describe as a HUGE reorganization.    Leading by modeling.  What a concept.

Shock: His call for us dig in and work.  Did I really just feel a pull to walk over and speak to Rev. Rick Warren?  Lay down my arms and talk human to human?  I did.  Well.  Perhaps there will be pastors in my neighborhood I’ll be making appointments with.

This is the main message that walked into my house:

Hey, I’m President now, and this is what I have planned.  Step up folks, this country is your job too.

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