All Eyes On Michelle Obama

The whole world is tuned in to watch the inauguration ceremonies in Washington, DC today. It's Barack Obama's long-awaited rise to power, and people in the US and the rest of the world are very much anticipating a benevolent administration that's infinitely more willing to listen to them than the last one. But what makes Obama's presidency all the more interesting is the roles that everyone expects the First Lady, Michelle Obama, to play starting tomorrow.

Michelle Obama is pretty much up there with what the free world envisions the ideal woman to be. She's a lawyer, a wife, and a mother all at the same time, and now she takes on the daunting task of being a main occupant of the East Wing. What's in store for her, and what impact will she have on the country?

The Obamas have very close-knit family ties, which is quite impressive for a family that's deeply rooted in America. It's no secret, but the rest of the world views America as perhaps the most liberal place to raise a family. Kids are expected to move out of the house and lead their own lives by the time they're eighteen, while it's not unusual for kids in Asia to still live with their parents up till their thirties. The Obamas have such a stable family thing going that it's enough to put even Asian families to shame, and you can bet Michelle Obama has a lot to do with that.

Many people expect Michelle Obama to reinstate the values of “family first” to America, something that the country hasn't seen in a while. Previous First Ladies may have been influential in environmental and humanitarian causes during their husbands' terms, and Michelle Obama will most likely champion such endeavors over the next four years – but her family-centered approach to things will probably gain her a lot of admiration and support from family persons all over the world.

Oh, and for the record, Chris Gomez is a family person... contrary to popular belief.

Barack Obama has the kind of grassroots appeal that allows him to connect with people of all races, creeds, and income levels. Who's willing to take a guess that he got that kind of appeal from his wife? Michelle Obama, in addition to being the family woman everyone loves, also has her popular fashion sense that makes her so popular with the upper class. Her fashion style is so impeccably balanced that many have given her the title, “First Fashionista.” Apt!

Of course, Michelle Obama will never come off as haughty and arrogant – she knows better than that. What she has shown during those numerous interviews and campaign appearances is enough to convince most people that she means very well. All eyes may be on her husband today, but you can bet there's a fair share of the world's audience that's watching every move she makes.