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1) I was at work - everyone had it on their computer except me, I didn't have any speakers and the feed was stuttering. I knew we were going to watch it at home later that night. A customer called in during the anticipation of Obama being introduced and I heard his TV in the background of the crowds. During the speech the office was silent while everyone watched. I felt like I was missing something, but at the same time I was filled with joy knowing what was going on.

2) After I was home from work, we sat down as a family to have dinner. After dinner, I had Ash put on his Obama shirt I made him and we all sat on the couch while watching the John Williams song be performed and then Obama being sworn in and his speech. I felt his nervousness through his swearing in and his pride during his speech.

It was actually not as exciting as when he won, that day was so much more monumental for us. Ash was mesmerized during Obama's winning speech, I was in tears and we were all so proud to be American.

Kristan [Ashland, OR, US]