why blog title
i have read the Bridget Jones books and seen the first movie. While enjoyable, those among us in the working woman/mother category may wonder how we can relate to Bridget in this stage of our lives. We are not Bridgets, we can multitask, multimanage, and find time for a nice manicure. I see plenty of articles on young single women, some articles on the few women CEOs out there, but what about us everyday young? women who went to college and often grad school, told we could have it all, and now wonder if that means "all at the same time?" "at different times" "assuming we only need 2.5 hours sleep at night?" Twelve and a half years as a lawyer, 10.5 years as a mom, and now I thought I would explore some of the fun filled adventures we working moms have at home, in the office, and out there in the community. Some topics I hope to address include whether people agree with me that the generation of women who became professionals in the 70s and 80s is less supportive of younger women today than even their male peers, and how my generation of 30 something women is attempting to find some level ground. I know so many talened, brillant women who have made various choices: full time professionals, reduced schedule professionals, stay at home moms (temp), stay at home moms (permanent). I have close friends in each of these categories. Over the course of this blog, through the more than occasional humerous anecdote, I hope to explore these and other topics. Of course, ramblings on celebrities will occasionally take place. My one true vice is a copy of US Weekly every week!

First Blog: inauguration -- big night out?
Mood:  energetic
Topic: Inauguration
Hi there. I have had several inquiries regarding "how was the inaugural ball last night?" so thought I would quickly summarize.

Snow made things a bit challenging. I worked, went home, got boys settled, got dressed, with Ruth thankfully there to zip me in. This dress definitely requires at least one, preferably 2 people to do the zipping. Jenny is the only one who has seen it, she can attest it is an undertaking to get in. Think kind of Scarlet O'Hara.

Rob was at his office and brought his stuff to change there. So, I had to get back downtown. Driving not option, too many streets closed. Tried calling taxi, but one hour wait. So, had Ruth and the boys get in the van and take me to Ballston Metro. Picture michelle in large to the floor gown with winter coat, and casual shoes (put dress shoes in bag, no way could walk in slush in party shoes).
Got to Ballston, road escalator cautiously - didn't want to get multiple layers of skirt stuck in escalator. Told you this wasn't easy.

Made it to Mcpherson Sq., got Rob, then we walked six blocks to the ball (remember, streets closed so not too many taxis). Saw some lovely DC rats running around. Again, picture me in gown with coat holding dress up so not to get it in slushy streets.
Made it to ball, held at a Museum. Pretty local.
People in gowns, young and old. Many young women, probably hill staffers? Surprisingly? lots of bosoms showing. Rob didn't mind that.
I feel strangely "over covered" as I am in strapless dress but not exposed.
Say hello to a few people Rob knows. Did not see any major celebrities. Some congresspeople.
Band good, loud.
ball got too crowded, plus Ruth's mom had fallen in snow and we didn't want Ruth to stay too late so she could check on the mom, so left.
lucked into taxi, took to Rob's office to get his car, and got out of town A-ok
Best part? there were some party favors from local businesses, including Krispy Kreme donuts. Box of 2. Rob and I did not save for kids but instead ate them when we got home. After all, had already fit in gown so could splurge, right?
That's the quick summary. Hope you enjoyed. As Rob said, the walking in snow in formal wear only "added to the experience."