Chicago's Lack of Amenities

By cobwebsandstrange on 5/6/10 11:33am
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A lot of people seem to harbor nothing other than undying love for the city of Chicago. It might have something to do with the fact that it’s generally – and unfairly - thought of as a cultural oasis in the Midwest. But the city also counts as something of a competitor with New Yawk and Los Angeles for leverage in any number of art practices. And sometimes folks think it’s a good idea to root for the underdog.

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People's First Lady

By mous on 2/8/09 10:32am
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Sunday, February 8th
3:15pm

Dear Diary,

In an effort to establish myself as a First Lady that people can really relate to, I’m making it known that I’m trying to really get to know Washington D.C. and the people who live there. So I took eight of my staff members out for lunch at Five Guys Burgers and Fries in DuPont Circle, which I’ve heard is a popular the place. I must say, the food was delicious and I really enjoyed my cheeseburger, fries, and coke. But the best part was the good publicity I received for going to a regular restaurant. I must make sure to do this more often, and not just eat in the White House most of the time. Although that food is incredible. I’m not even going to begin to compare myself to Princess Diana because that woman was a godsend for so many millions of people. But like she was the People’s Princess, I want to try to become the People’s First Lady. Ok, the title sounds ridiculous. But that’s my goal. And so far, it seems that Washington loves me.

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Meeting with Federal Agencies

By mous on 2/5/09 4:11pm
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Thursday, February 5th
8:15am

Dear Diary,

As a way to promote my platform as First Lady, I have decided to visit several federal agencies and meet with their staff. Perhaps one of the most interesting so far was my visit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It started off quite well when an audience member called out, “We love you!” as I began speaking. Can’t get enough of that positive feedback! And perhaps it was in part because I’m an inspiring speaker and in part because I was preaching to the choir, but I had the people in that meeting with me the whole time. Granted, the purpose of my trip was to generate interest in Barack’s plans for supporting these agencies. But like I said, it was wonderful to be so well-received.

Not to mention, visiting the various schools and talking to the kids was so fun! They’re so darling and I know it means a great deal to have such important figures coming in to talk to them.

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Focus on Fashion Not Necessarily Favorable

By mous on 1/26/09 10:01pm
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Tuesday, January 27th
10:45am

Dear Diary,

I’m beginning to worry that not enough media attention has been placed on my platform as the First Lady and who I am. It seems that most news stories focus just on my fashion sense, and while I pride myself on my sophisticated sense of style, I don’t think that it’s the first thing that should come to mind when people think of me. After all, I went to Princeton University, Haravard Law School, and a resume that is just as impressive as Barack’s.

Yes, I like the fashion focus. But after watching CNN the other night, I’m beginning to realize that if I don’t do something about this public image, I could forever be known as the fashion-conscious First Lady. I would like to emphasize my more serious and intelligent side. But first and foremost, I want to make sure that Sasha and Malia are settled in the White House. They’ve been such troopers about having to move three times in only a few weeks. But now that I can take the time to make sure that they’ve acclimated to school, living in Washington D.C., and the White House, I want to do so.

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With Advisors Set, Agenda is in the Making

By mous on 1/26/09 12:44pm
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Monday, January 26th 9:20am Dear Diary, As it has been almost a week since I moved into the White House, I've decided that it's time to more decisively start planning my agenda as the First Lady. I've already started setting the tone for my persona within the White House by just signing my emails as "Michelle.' I really feel that this keeps things on a personal basis and helps create a warming environment for the White House staff. I already know that I'd like to create a public program with a focus on turning around employment bias against minorities and creating tougher anti-discrimination laws. I know this will resonate well with the public, and these are issues that I feel very strongly about as well, so everybody wins! And when I create other public programs, I’ll be prepared. I’ve set up a team of very intelligent advisors. Not all of them have White House experience, but at least they’re more politically savvy than Laura Bush’s advisors.

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Mom-In-Chief

By mous on 1/25/09 11:28am
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Sunday, January 25th
3:05pm

Dear Diary,

A lot of people are getting down on me because of I’m talking about being a “Mom-in-Chief.” Sure there are those men and women who would prefer to see me as becoming just a career woman. But the truth is that I’m a mother too, and I’m not about to shirk my responsibilities as a mother just because I’m now put in a very public role. Also, although I would never voice this to the press, I am worried about Sasha and Malia. It will be very difficult for them to have to share their father with the world for so long.

They’ve already missed out on so much of their father because of the campaign trail. While I hope that he’s able to schedule his meetings during the say and still come home and have the evening with his children, it may not be possible with the all of his responsibilities.

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Frustrated by Republicans and Ty Dolls

By mous on 1/23/09 4:28pm
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Thursday, January 23rd
7:00pm

Dear Diary,

I cannot believe that Glenn Thursh. He is out of control. The nerve of him to say that the 10th Democrat Barack should look out for is me is absolutely outlandish! Clearly I have Barack’s best interests in mind – I wouldn’t have campaigned for two years with him if I didn’t. But for him to say that I’m about to go down in my public standings AND that I’ll be dragging Barack with me is ridiculous. If anything, I’m simply on my way up. Yes, things are looking good for me. But I’ve got so much more ahead of me. And I’m an educated woman! I’m not going to just pull a John Roberts and mess things up.

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Bush Girls Give MY Daughters Advice?!

By mous on 1/22/09 5:43pm
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Thursday, January 22nd
9:30pm

Dear Diary,

You have got to be kidding me. The most troublesome children ever to live in the White House want to give MY kids advice? But the girls still wrote my daughters a letter, and to make sure that everyone knew about this act of goodwill (and demonstration of bad punctuation), they published it in the Wall Street Journal. I wish they had just written a memoir, not brought Sasha and Malia into the whole picture.

I’ll admit it, some of the letter contained some good advice. Reminding the girls to continue to be who they are and have fun is all well and good. But I will not permit Sasha and Malia to become the White House troublemakers. Barack and I did not spend the last two years of our lives campaigning so that our daughters could ruin our good reputation.

Although I did think it was funny when they talked about being so upset about seeing the SNL and printed caricatures of their dad. Fortunately, it would never happen to Barack in the same way since Barack is a smart man with a clean past.

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Long (But Admittedly Fun) Day

By mous on 1/21/09 9:15am
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Wednesday, January 21st
10:15am

Dear Diary,

Wow, what a day! Inauguration Day was incredible. Can’t hardly believe it all happened. We started the day with by going to church, then joining the Bushes and the Cheneys for coffee at the White House, which was pretty awkward. In her defense, Laura tried to make polite conversation, but Dick was sullen and George tried cracked some pretty inane jokes.

But oh boy, it was such a cold day. I worried about the girls, but at least they were wearing their warmest (and cutest, in my opinion) winter coats. It was pretty obvious that the cold weather was hardest on the elderly, as seen by the Ted Kennedy and Robert Byrd’s health complications. I hear they’re both doing much better, which is quite a relief. Just evidence of how cold it was, especially since we were outside for such long periods of time.

I later heard from my mom that a lot of people were concerned when Barack and I got out of the car and were walking part of the way to the White House.

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Inauguration Day is Here!

By mous on 1/20/09 1:30am
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Tuesday, January 20th
6:30am

Dear Diary,

I am the First Lady of the United States. I am the First Lady of the United States. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States.

Wow, that feels good to write. So, today Barack and Joe are inaugurated. And I officially become the First Lady! After today, I’ll officially begin my plans to bring back the good reputation of the First Lady’s office. From fashion to foreign and domestic affairs, this First Lady’s going to be one to follow!

Yours always,
Michelle

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