Note: All times are Central.

10:58 a.m. — Joe Biden takes his oath of office. Always interesting to watch the vice president (not elect anymore). He emits such confidence, and he really was an excellent choice for Barack Obama. Without his hard-nosed efforts on the ground campaign, I don't see how Obama would have been able to reach out as far as he did.

11:03 a.m. — All eyes of the crowd search for the one man they have come to see. By tooth and by nail, thousands and thousands look on and even more millions from home or wherever else are watching in on the oath of office. Here we go. Chief Justice John Roberts is giving the oath … and Barack Obama is now the 44th president of the United States.

11:07 a.m. — What a moment in history! As cheers ring across the crowd screaming "Obama," the new president stands strong and talks about this being a time when we as one people must stick together if we are to survive.

11:10 a.m. — Obama seems motivated, and he along with millions of others believe that he and his cabinet can confront and tackle these problems. We must work hard to solve these problems. It will not just be Barack, it has to be every single one of us to answer the problems of our time.

11:13 a.m. — Obama is mesmerizing when he speaks. He uses simple words and impeccable timing to answer the problems and needs of the people. He glows with confidence. Today I woke up feeling good about myself knowing that a confident, intelligent man with a plan is headed to the Oval Office. If you ever wanted to see an orator the likes of Cicero, today is your lucky day.

11:18 a.m. — Best point yet! Barack talks about being one with other countries, from the biggest powers to the smallest villages. Over the past eight years, the U.S. has been taken out of a role as a leader and has been warped into the vision of a bully that will not give back to the friends it has. We must change our reputation around the world if we want to have (dare I say it for pageant queens) world peace.

11:22 a.m. — God Bless America. Barack Obama now has one of the toughest burdens of all, and in due time we will see how much of his speech will come true. We must believe that he CAN do this, and I know that we as a people will be so much better than we were even just a few hours ago. Let us change this world together.