My day with Sarah

I had a truly unique experience just a few days ago. I went to try and get my copy of Going Rogue signed by Sarah Palin. I enlisted the company of my BFF Julie and off we went, oh so early in the morning to get a wristband, to then get in line in the evening to get our book signed. We had to wait 3 hours in the cold, wet Indiana weather, but we did get a wristband. I was so excited! I think Julie was just glad we actually got a wristband and got to go into a heated area after waiting so long in the miserable weather. We had a few hours to kill until Sarah arrived so we did a little shopping to try and beef up our outerwear a little, we got some lunch, and then took in a movie.

The line when we arrived! You can see Borders way, way up there!

Finally we got our wristbands!

Then it was time. Around 6:00 PM, a huge blue bus pulled up in front of Borders Bookstore and out came Sarah Palin in 4 inch heels holding her baby boy Trig. I am telling you it was like a rock star had just arrived! The crowd went crazy with cheers and yells. Sarah said a few words to the crowd and then got down to business signing books.

Sarah's Bus

I sincerely wish this story had a happy ending but I am sorry to say it does not. Julie and I waited another 3 long hours in the now dark, cold, wet Indiana weather and didn't get in to get our books signed. I think the bookstore over estimated how long it might take to sign 1,000 copies because they barely got through half of the wristbands. Let me tell you, it was a very tiring, chilly day, and I think I had a little tear rolling down my cheek when we left Noblesville. However, I did get to spend the day with my BFF and I really enjoyed talking to all the people there. I can honestly say... I would do it all over again! Not so sure I could talk Julie into it again but I know I would. Thanks J for going! You are the best!