Emily Erdman

Well, we have been up since 4:15. We dressed in all the clothes we could possibly place on ourselves. We ate a speedy breakfast and left the hotel at around 5:30. We waited on the subway for about an hour before we arrived at the 2 hour line waiting to get in the gated area. At around 8:30, we entered and attempted to find a space to stand in. Trying not to upset too many people, we found a spot that was close to the reflecting pool, yet behind hundreds of people wearing obnoxious hats. Jumping up and down until 11:30 to try to see the stage, we finally are greeted by a choir and some famous names sounding from the loud speaker, without much of a view for all of us who are under 6 feet tall. So, all in all...doesn't sound so glamorous does it? Correction. It was probably one of the greatest experiences ever. All I can say is, I know we're in good hands, and it's all thanks to you fine people.