Dinner with the President

[AndreaCG]

There were four of us. He was very gracious. I didn't speak much. I mostly listened. There was an official photographer, I'll get pictures at some point. I am completely overwhelmed. He was very down to earth, yet a little reserved. I am sorry I can't be more specific but I am still processing it.

[CentralMass]

1. That must have been an incredible experience. Lucky you. Hw was the security ;-)

[AndreaCG]

34. Um, could have been more thorough.

I will not go into details here but plan to in my thank you note to him.

[zappaman]

2. Did he slip and mention being Kenyan?

Seriously, that is awesome!

[madokie]

7. I was going to ask

if he showed them pictures of running though the jungle back when he was a kid and still had the bone through his nose but my better sense told me not to, until you typed what you typed then I thought what the hell so there it is. LOL

What an honor to be rubbing shoulders with someone who had dinner with this man our President. WOW

[DRoseDARs]

18. You really need to get out more. Learn sarcasm and how to identify it.

They're both mocking birthers and the like. Sailed right over your head.

[JI7]

3. that describes how he is usually is

can't wait to see pics

[rurallib]

4. Wow!

[madokie]

5. I'm jealous

You have memories to last a life time no doubt. I can't wait to see the photos if we get to see them that is

[freshwest]

11. +1

[elleng]

6. Great to hear,

and looking forward to hear more and see pics.

What did you all eat???

[handmade34]

8. Oh...

[JaneyVee]

9. Holy wow!

[AndreaCG]

10. We were at Joes restaurant

A very very classy steak and seafood place. I'm a vegan, they made special dishes for me. Food was the last thing on my mind though.

As I said I spoke little but did ask how he keeps his composure when surrounded by inanity. He said some is just his temperament, being raised in Hawaii. Also exercise helps him. He seems to have things in perspective.

He enjoyed talking to the man who tans hides for a living. And said his favorite thing to do is tour factories, and that an automobile plant that used to employ 2000 now has 200 because of technological advancements.

I think he was guarded with me cause I do stand up therefore am unpredictable. He didn't ask for a joke and I didn't volunteer though I had one ready.

[lovemydog]

27. That's a great question that you asked.

I'm really glad to hear that he has things in perspective, and that exercise helps. It's got to be one an incredibly stressful job.

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on the experience, AndreaCG. I enjoy the personal anecdotes.

[RebelOne]

12. Lucky lady. I envy you. Can't wait to see photos. n/t

[rury]

13. Okay, totally superficial here, but I read that he smells fabulous

Did you get a whiff his cologne or soap?
I have heard that he smells "chocolaty"
maybe Ax bodywash...

[Quayblue]

23. Axe bodywash....

yummy....

[snooper2]

31. Yeah, we need to know if she was able to take a little taste as well

Maybe just a lick of his arm?

[rury]

35. Not sure how to take your post. There is no need to be that snarky about a "lick of his arm."

You seem to be ridiculing me. I have read articles wherein some people who met him said he smelled good.
I just wondered if she got a whiff of what he was wearing.
I do hope I'm just being too sensitive here.

[mountain grammy]

14. Can't wait for pictures and more specifics..

what an experience!

[MannyGoldstein]

16. Did he say anything that surprised you?

Or vice-versa?

[AndreaCG]

22. They asked me for a bio in advance

I neglected to say I went to school with Elena Kagan. I think surprising him with that did me no favors. I can't undo it though.

[Silent3]

19. Did you drop in unannounced?

'Cause I'm beginning to think that might work.

[AngryAmish]

20. I am pretty jealous

Who cooked dinner?

[Quayblue]

21. oh wow.

please update when you can!!!

Peace

[AndreaCG]

24. He also hugged us women

And gave the man, a veteran, a special coin. So nice.

[Rhiannon12866]

25. That just sounds unbelievably wonderful!

Congratulations and thanks so much for sharing this amazing experience...

[onecaliberal]

26. That is very cool!

[AndreaCG]

28. As for pictures

I don't know if we will get only hard copies or a disc. If hard copies I will ask a photographer to transfer them to disc so I can share them. Maybe then this will truly seem real!

[bklyncowgirl]

29. Wow, lucky, lucky you. Congratulations. nt

[AndreaCG]

32. One interesting anecdote

He lived for four years in New York, graduate school then work. His first night, his sublet wasn't ready and he couldn't get in touch with a friend so he slept in an alley

[MineralMan]

33. Thanks for giving us some information about your dinner.

I look forward to hearing more and seeing any photos you post. I'm horribly envious, though.