On April 11th 2012 I was blessed with the opportunity to go to the Colbert Report for the second time, and was pleasantly surprised by his guest Michelle Obama! Waiting in line I felt a sense of pride like no other. They opened the line hours earlier than usually for the taping of the show and there were secret service everywhere. While inside the lobby area(so to speak) where we were herded like cattle to wait until the taping began we were approached by one of the security staff. He was a short bald man with an intense stare and walked over to my friend and his girlfriend with a red card, and on this card it gave us access to the very first row!
This became an even more intimate experience to see the First Lady and first Black First Lady sitting only 12 feet away from me. I'm not really one to be star-struck but the air felt heavier while I was in the audience.While Mrs. Obama and Colbert discussed her initiative to help active duty armed forces and veterans get back on their feet, I couldn't help but think how amazing it is to live during this time. Regardless of how President Obama is viewed in history I am proud to know that I was a part in helping him get elected.
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I know I say this every year but I pledge to write in this more...or just get rid of it entirely. Either way it's a win win right!?
