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I went to the White House today!! It was amazing. A group of current and former law students and I were invited after ValJar came to events that two student organizations held during my graduation, at which she was the commencement speaker. I was especially excited because I planned one of the events and invited her and I was absolutely shocked when she said yes!! We found out a few months ago that we had been invited to the WH and today was finally the day!
After the requisite posing for photographs in the blazing sun and waiting in line at security as they took our IDs and did their security thing, we were in! After seeing the WH through cast iron gates for so long, it was amazing to see it right in front of us, up close, with nothing in the way. It really is the most beautiful home in America.
There were about 15 of us in the group and we were met by one of VJ's assistants. She led us down the lawn and into a door held open by a very handsome Marine. The room inside was divine. All crimson and cushions and lush, with gorgeous artwork on the walls. As we headed to the Roosevelt room and deposited our electronics outside, I noticed an amazing four-part Norman Rockwell painting called "So You Want to See the President". It was incredible. You can see it here. Finally, we went in and took our seats at the table where the President and his senior staff meet every single day.
I won't go into the details about the meeting but suffice it to say that, just like the last time we met, VJ was absolutely stylish, kind, gracious, and brilliant. She's so smart it's crazy and far more humble than she deserves to be. I totally love her. I also love her because when I told her that I just moved here two days ago and don't have a job yet she said, "Well you moved here on Wednesday and are at the White House on Friday so I'd say you're doing pretty well." I couldn't agree more VJ! We talked about everything from the November elections to the President's birthday to the White House's role in crafting their message. It was an incredibly open and honest talk about what's going on in the administration and it was reassuring to know that everything she was saying was something that we had heard before, which means they really are getting their message out there, at least to those of us who are paying attention. And, after she left us she went to the confirmation of Elena Kagan!! Yaay!!!!
We were so lucky to meet VJ, to sit in that historic room with the portrait of Teddy Roosevelt on the wall, and to get to experience even the tiniest part of history. I can't wait til I find a way to get back again.
Sweet dreams from the capitol!
kat
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| The White House from the inside. |
There were about 15 of us in the group and we were met by one of VJ's assistants. She led us down the lawn and into a door held open by a very handsome Marine. The room inside was divine. All crimson and cushions and lush, with gorgeous artwork on the walls. As we headed to the Roosevelt room and deposited our electronics outside, I noticed an amazing four-part Norman Rockwell painting called "So You Want to See the President". It was incredible. You can see it here. Finally, we went in and took our seats at the table where the President and his senior staff meet every single day.
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| Me with the super cute bag my aunt bought me. I was the only one not wearing a boring colour... of course. |
I won't go into the details about the meeting but suffice it to say that, just like the last time we met, VJ was absolutely stylish, kind, gracious, and brilliant. She's so smart it's crazy and far more humble than she deserves to be. I totally love her. I also love her because when I told her that I just moved here two days ago and don't have a job yet she said, "Well you moved here on Wednesday and are at the White House on Friday so I'd say you're doing pretty well." I couldn't agree more VJ! We talked about everything from the November elections to the President's birthday to the White House's role in crafting their message. It was an incredibly open and honest talk about what's going on in the administration and it was reassuring to know that everything she was saying was something that we had heard before, which means they really are getting their message out there, at least to those of us who are paying attention. And, after she left us she went to the confirmation of Elena Kagan!! Yaay!!!!
We were so lucky to meet VJ, to sit in that historic room with the portrait of Teddy Roosevelt on the wall, and to get to experience even the tiniest part of history. I can't wait til I find a way to get back again.
Sweet dreams from the capitol!
kat
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