It's not every day I get to cross something off of my bucket list. To be fair, I didn't really know the event was on my bucket list until I got the invitation. In my eyes, it was the opportunity of a lifetime. It wasn't just being a part of something that I believe in. It was being a part of something American; something that is exclusive to a democracy. It's moving to stand in a crowd of over 11,000 people expressing their views knowing that we have a son overseas with thousands of others, preserving that right.
The snipers were cool, second only to the Secret Service. The atmosphere was amazing. Nothing will ever move me as much as hearing 11,000 people sing the National Anthem. It was an opportunity to hear from some of the people that currently shape our nation. Shannon Jones, US Senator. Steve Chabot, Ohio Congressman. Mary Taylor, Ohio's Lt. Governor. Rob Portman, US Senator. Anthony Munoz, small business owner and former Cincinnati Bengal and Mitt Romney, Candidate for the highest office.
What today taught me? I learned that I'm proud of my beliefs. I don't expect everyone to share them, but I'm proud of them nonetheless. I believe in fiscal responsibility. I believe in God. I believe in leaving our kids with more opportunities and less debt. I believe that given the choice, I'd take small business over large government every time. But I also learned how lucky I am to be an American. Lucky that I could get out and be part of the process. Everyone should do it once, regardless of your side.
And professionally....I may have just photographed the next President of the United States.
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