A mile high redux
August 27, 2008 | Filed under: The object of my obsession, Whoopdie Doo
“People are always asking about the good old days. I say, why don’t you say the good now days?” ~Robert M. Young
Contrary to my personal belief; I seem to NOT be a robot. This means that even though my brain is saying, “It would be a brilliant idea to stay up to two am schmoozing and look free beer and look! Pete Wentz” my body is starting to get disgruntle. Denver has just about kicked my ass into the middle of next week and it is only Tuesday. Speaking of Tuesday I had no idea that it was Tuesday until 17 minutes ago. It was a little morning surprise: The days of the week remain in the same order and there are still 24 hours to each one. Amazing.
I’ve been slowly uploading photos from this week to Flickr and upon my return home I’m hoping I’ll be able to absorb and then regurgitate the way in which this week has made me feel. Hopeful doesn’t even begin to describe it. Last night when I walked into the Pepsi Center, I took the escalator up to my seats. I turned around to look at the throngs of people below me and my chest tightened and my heart beat just a little faster. This swelling of emotions coursed through my veins as I realized where I was and why I was here. Politics is a personal thing for me because it is my passion in life. It’s the one thing I love more than writing and to be here and see so many familiar faces (quick digression I have kissed like 89 people on the cheek this week. I will come back with Ebola) and see how far people I’ve known for years have come - to see how far I’ve come - is this high of epic proportions.
It feels good. It feels amazing. For once in my life I’m entirely grateful for a serious ass whooping.
Maria says:
I’m so jealous. It must be the most amazing experience.
And I think Pete Wentz is yummy. Does that make me weird?
Camels & Chocolate says:
Fuuuuunnnn! Enjoy the rest of your time–and see you in SF when you stopover on the way back
Stephanie says:
I keep looking for you in the crowd shots, even though there are a zillion people there. Kinda like “Where’s Waldo?” No luck yet, though.
ali says:
awesome.
awesome.
Dagny says:
Way cool. And you’re stopping in SF?
Erika says:
I thought I was the only one looking for HB! I was sure I would see you.
rosalicious says:
Oh god, I am SO proud of Denver for showing you what we’re all about
And, I’ve gotta get downtown for all this madness. Tomorrow night!
Aimee Greeblemonkey says:
the pics are awesome and I know you are just loving it. xo
Angela says:
Man, I’m so excited that you’re there! So excited for you. So excited for everyone!
Ellie says:
OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG!
You are so lucky to be there! I have to go check out your Flicr pics. I’m hosting a Convention Watch Obama party tonight and thought THAT was exciting but it so pales in comparison!
Rebecca says:
Yes we can! Yes we can!
The Over-Thinker says:
I totally second the ass-whoopingness….WHEE!
Kristabella says:
That is so awesome that you got to be there and experience it first hand.
Did you ask Pete to borrow some of his eyeliner?