I had a great time at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday! Here are some highlights:

• Charles Barkley scolding me for being outside at the CNN Grill in a light drizzle (it was about 10 drops of rain total!) instead of going indoors. He is a big, big man. Funny, too. I stayed outside anyway, it was beautiful and the Denver sky is really lovely. Still, it was so much fun to see (and hear!) “Sir Charles” in person!
• Seeing the really big crowds start to arrive. If you saw the security check line that CNN was broadcasting, you know what I’m talking about. And yes, I was standing in that loooong line at one point. Am I a dork for looking at the footage early this morning to see if I was on TV? And squinting at the tiny faces in the crowd to see if I could find myself or anyone I met in line? (The answer is yes.)
• Attending the MTV Rock the Vote party at the 5 Degrees nightclub in Denver. FIJI Water was one of the sponsors, and we had a water bar that not only looked gorgeous, but also shared some great facts about forest conservation, recycling, and how we can all make a difference for the better. I’ll share pictures and more details in a future posting.
• Some guy on the street trying to sell me a pair of Obama earrings. They were dangling earrings with his face as the “charm.” I realized later (after I’d declined) that those earrings would be an awesome or at least hilarious memento to show the grandkids someday! Gotta look for that guy today. I’ll post a picture if I do find them.
• Just taking it all in. The crowds, the energy, the enthusiasm, the drama…this is seriously fun.