My Morning with MY First Lady, Michelle Obama

1/22/11 11:30 PM

By Ayanna Alexander The email subject line said: Please RSVP for Tomorrow’s Event with First Lady Michelle Obama. The message landed at 12:25 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2011. I sent my RSVP five seconds later. Michelle Obama has been one of my idols since her husband’s 2008 presidential campaign. It’s the way she carries herself with the poise, confidence and grace. She is a very powerful and influential woman and has created her own worldwide identity. I admire how she stands beside President Obama without losing herself in his image. Of course, I jumped at the opportunity just to be in her presence. But Wait, There’s a Catch After RSVPing for my ticket, something told me to review the fine print in the e-mail. It read: “On Jan. 19, 2011, doors will open at 8:30...