The day of Obama's inauguration was one of the longest days of my life. We got up early so we could catch the first trains that began running to get into the city, but had to wait until 8 AM before they would even open the security lines at the Blue Gate so we could stake out a good spot. We were about 50 yards from the Capitol, but we still had to watch the Jumbotron because the bleachers impeded the view. While Obama's inaugural address was not quite what I expected, the ceremony was definitely worth the 5 hour wait in the bitter cold. It was great to see the Clintons, Ted Kennedy, and other leaders of both parties coming together to mark the historic occasion. The memory of the experience is something that I will remember for the rest of my life.