France

In two days, my older sister Dominique will be going to France to study abroad. Although I will miss her terribly, I am very excited for her and the experience. She will be living with a French family and going to school in the city of Angers. She will have to talk and communicate with everyone in French. I am very jealous of all the French restaurants she will be going to and the food she will be eating: crepes, chocolate, croissants, and more. Also, she will get to see all the beautiful sites and shop in Paris! Her decision to go there has inspired me to see the world. Going to France and other countries is definitely something I want to do in the future. Dominique, I love you and know that you will have a great time!

Obama's Inauguration

Although I did not want Obama to win the presidential race, I was very impressed by his inauguration. The biggest crowd ever to attend a president's inauguration gathered in the nation's capital on January 20. Many people came to witness history as the first African-American became president. It was beautiful to see the thousands of people who came together to support Barack Obama and our country. One couple at the inauguration had gathered in the same place over fourty years ago to attend Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech. They said it was truly amazing how our nation, which had once mistreated and discriminated against blacks, was now led by Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States.

Golden Globes

The 2009 Golden Globe Awards returned this year with style. Sparkling dresses, high heels, and tuxedos came down the red carpet. "Slumdog Millionaire" won four Golden Globe Awards and was honored as the Best Motion Picture-Drama. Kate Winslet earned Best Actress for her role in "Revolutionary Road," and she also won Best Actress in a Supporting Role for "The Reader." The great Heath Ledger was honored for his role as the Joker in "The Dark Knight," bringing people to their feet. "30 Rock " won the nomination for Best Musical or Comedy Televsion Series. Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin each earned an award for their roles in the comedy.