Politicians win my heart

Bucket list item achieved.  Saw President Obama today.  Obama visited the Happy Valley today, and I was fortunate enough to snatch up a ticket for the event! And no, I did not camp out to get the ticket like other students, nor did I wait in line forever. Anyways, for awhile now I've been dying to see him speak in person, and it was everything I could have imagined!  Now I can add Obama to my list of politicians I have seen speak/seen, along with Rahm Emanuel, Wolf Blitzer (kinda... just ...The Situation Room with Wolf), Clinton, Biden,  oh and Sean Astin - Samwise gamgee- who was campaigning for Hilary? Totally counts.   I just get all giddy when they're in the same area, even room, as me.

Alright soooooo confession: I really like politicians. I have this weird liking for the Kennedy family. I mean, who wouldn't? Yes, I have looked through their family tree many times, taped Oprah when a Kennedy makes an appearance (very rare), etc. .... I should probably stop here.... have a Kennedy for President sign..... I got really excited when the Obama girls not only got a dog, but also a swing set. Or when someone asks if I could have dinner with anyone who would it be? My answer is always either JFK or FDR.  This is all probably getting a little too creepy ....

Anyways, before Obama arrived JoePa walked into the room and naturally, received a standing O from the crowd, along with multiple shout outs from Obama later on.  I should mention all the crowd waves (including Penn State's famous slow wave) the audience had going during the 3 hour waiting game.  During Obama's speech,  he noted how sexy (yes I sware) Penn State's energy efficient buildings are. Proof.. he really does love being energy efficient.  It's so difficult to describe the energy he brings into a room.  Though he did not speak for very long,  every second impacted his speech.  Unfortunately he did not chant "We Are..." today. That would have made today ultimate.

True life; I am liberal.