Live Blogging the Inaugaration

Is says Unemployed in the title doesn't it?

Announcing Obama. "Barack H. Obama" I guess Ann Coulter isn't making the announcement.

And the crowd goes wild. Chanting of "Obama". Not very cohesive chanting.

Diane Feinstein. "Peaceful transition of power"

"root of liberty" "Democratically elected leader" Sometimes...

W. Still smirking. What could possibly be so amusing? Nickname for Feinstein: Diane "you ain't so" Feinstein.

"God Bless America". Of course.

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Live Blogging the Inaugaration

Waiting for O. Yes, Oprah is actually going to be president. She paid Obama $1 Billion.

Dick Cheney in the wheelchair. AWESOME.

Announcing W. and Cheney

Hail to the Chief. Not for long.

Joe Biden. Fresh from his latest round of teeth whitening. I wonder if he took Amtrak this morning??

W. talking to maybe Michelle? I wonder what his nickname is for her?

Wow. Cheney looks old and very Dr. Strangelovish. Again, fitting.

Obama. Stoic as always. I wonder if he feels the cold?

Biden announced. Brian Williams mentions Amtrak. He mentions that somehow Biden knows all the conductors.

"he's going to have to spend a $1 Trillion to get the economy started". Oh? We have a economy?

Announcing Obama and a bunch of others. Sphere: Related Content

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Announcing the Carters. Jimmy Carter has somehow become popular since leaving office. I guess that was 30 years ago...Friendly southern gentleman would be hard to hold a grudge against.

Announcing Bush 41 - GHWB is walking w/ a cane. These two are obviously the most frail of the former "Firsts". They're wearing matching purple scarves. Not exactly sure who okayed THAT.

Announcing the Clintons - huge uproar from the crowd for them. Bill Clinton will shake every single hand before getting off that red and blue carpet. Especially if there are interns around...

Bush daughters walking down. Jenna's husband looks like a good match for the aristocratic family. Barbara Bush (daughter, not Grandma) is probably hung over after flying in from New York and partying with Vito Schnabel

Obama's daughters are announced along w/ the Biden children.

Lynne Cheney. Meh

Laura Bush looks stoic as always. Somebody has to keep that relationship above water.

The oldest Obama daughter looks excited. The younger daughter just looks cold.

Oh, folksy Laura Bush: "Hey everybody".

I wonder if the Bush daughters are creeped out by Bill Clinton?

The Mall is absolutely PACKED.

Michelle Obama and Jill Biden. Joe Biden did all right for himself. Apparently she also has a big mouth. Brian Williams just made comment of her Ph.D. Attractive AND smart. Way to go Joe!

W. Smirking.

Tom Brokaw just made mention that Dick Cheney has a "Dr. Strangelove" appearance that will be written about extensively tommorow in the press. This, to me, is a very appropriate end to his time in office.

W. Still smirking. Probably thinking how "history will redeem him" Sphere: Related Content

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Bush 41 and Bill Clinton just hugged. Strange.

The Clintons and Bush 41 and Barbara are chatting quite friendly.

Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter comes through. AWKWARD. Sphere: Related Content

Rocky Mountain Debut

Oh readers, how long it has been! I'll catch you up. I left New York for the sunshine state of Colorado a week before Christmas, arriving safe and sound, with Lovebird in tow and am now residing in the basement of a friend while I continue to do my best Willy Loman/George Costanza impression.

In all seriousness, being unemployed has its ups and downs. Sometimes you couldn't be happier to not have any reason to get up and join the rat race. Other times, it's a little nerve-racking. It probably has something to do with feeling totally unproductive. While writing in a blog that few people read and doing sketches that no one is interested in has it's moments, my artistic talents are probably at hobby level at best, and I've got too much school debt to give up on the corporate world altogether.

I've been to a couple of interviews and am actually waiting to hear back on one of them so there's still hope! At least I haven't had to resort to the opposite strategy...

Anyway, don't fret for me readers! Like I said, it has its ups and downs and today is an UP! Sphere: Related Content

Hiatus

Due to my recent liberation, this blog will likely not have many postings on it until I return to the grey paradise of a cube farm. Please read my posting at my other blog here. A little perspective on my new-found serenity.

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Forced Socialization

One of my biggest pet peeves in the workplace is that of forced socialization among co-workers (epitomized here).  

A good example is today, where my office provided lunch for everyone and everyone waits in line chatting about mostly stupid things related to work and eventually once you get your food you are free to do whatever you like, either eat with others or go back to cubicle and eat alone.

Somehow this is supposed instill a little camaraderie among co-workers.  Eating is so ingrained in our culture that I guess it makes sense for events to be organized around food.  I want to be able to choose who I eat with, not forced to stand in line and stand awkwardly around with others that I don't really know and/or like.

I've gotten to the point where I don't even want to take part in the free food.  I'd rather wait until everyone has eaten and returned chained to their desks so I can see if there is anything left and then not have to talk to anyone or act grateful for the food that was provided.  I'd rather eat something brought anyway.

Sound bitter?  Well, I probably am.  And I'm not feeling well, so I'm grouchy.  I've had about all I can stand of cliche showing of thanks in the work place. 

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