Living.

Book Quote: The Hiding Place, a must multiple-times-a-lifetime read.

 

 

This is going to be quite the lengthy one folks. :]

I finally feel like I am living here. To be living feels so good...that sounds funny but it is real!  I have the feeling of normal life, with a little excitement and new things in between. I love this majestic little city.  We had a briefing speaker, Omar Kader, come speak to us in class today and he said, "This is a city of ideas." The opportunities to learn and grow as individuals here are endless.  The history is endless and AWESOME. The weather here was a little "Utah" wacky this week but who doesn't like a little variety? :] As I was looking back on my pictures of this week I realized I learned to appreciate A LOT of food these past two weeks.  I am not normally a foodie picture taker...that is starting to change I guess.  I can blame the new city?! When it's good stuff...IT'S GOOD STUFF! I am living right on the edge of Georgetown.  I could be content just walking those streets or sitting on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial every night of my life!

 

There are four things that I added to my Chart Toppers/Things everyone must do in DC List. These things made my heart happy and my excitement meter soar through the roof this week...

 

1. Larry's Homemade Ice Cream: Shout out to my  man Larry, who helped me discover my favorite ice cream flavor of all time (CINNAMON OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE DOUGH...wahhhhtt!?!) and gave me a uniquely hilarious ice cream experience. I am definitely and ice cream girl for life and this underground hideout just outside of is heavenly!

 

2. Running: I got to go on two adventure runs this week. I ran along the Potomac River and night and it was beautiful and refreshing. The second run I did was straight up to the capital. I hadn't been to the capital before...it was beautiful! I was so grateful to have been able to explore the city and do one of the things I have missed doing the most this week! I nominate DC one of the bomb-diggity-est places to run/joggity/joy walk.

 

3. Chicken & Waffles: Another food item. YES. I couldn't help myself with this one. I participated in this fantastic little number at a place called Founding Fathers. I am a believer now in the southern favorite!  I can't decide if it is that witty name or the seriously life changing food that makes me a fan of the restaurant.  I will say it is the perfect blend of both. :]

 

4.Fall in Love: This is not my personal case but...Every human should fall in love in DC! Holy Hannah and a half! What a great place to do so. In the words of Newsies and Christian Bale himself, Seize the Day. It is to much fun. Magical Place peeps. I tell you what!

 

Here are some pictures from the past couple of weeks...

 



 

Bri, Daryn, and I at a little pizza place we adventured to after work one night, "2 Amy's." It was in a tucked away area that was so popular!

This week ASAE had their Springtime Golf Invitational.  It was held at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA.  I got to attend the trade show the day before and the pairings party for the golf tournament that night as well.  The night before we also got to pick up our bright and fun golf skorts and staff shirts.  Everyone had so much fun with the crazy patterns.  I was responsible to ride the bus the next morning from downtown DC to Virginia with some of the participants the next morning to the tournament.  I sat at one of the golf holes the rest of the day and got to chat with ASAE's members and Executives. It was such an enjoyable day back in the sun and out of the city for a bit.

 

My name tag on my desk is the picture on the right. Yes my name has an accent on the end of it...you move to a big city and you add an accent to your name to make it cooler. :] My supervisor and I have laughed about the mix-up with my name the past three weeks.  There was a funny mix up in HR and confusion with my name early on, so I ended up being French!

Bri-Bri and I out one night.

 

We got the opportunity to tour the National Cathedral, attend one of their services and their social at the end of church.  It was one of the most beautiful and intricate buildings I have set foot it.  It stands as the spiritual capital for our nation.  

My co-worker Betty took me out to lunch this week for my above mentioned favorite...chicken and waffles!  I have gotten to be close with Betty. I love this girl and have such a blast with her.  We get our chat, our laugh, and our eat on.  I am grateful to have a friend like her at work. She works in the research department ...so cool!

 

Today's adventure was a required one for class...The NEWSEUM! This was a seven story museum documenting the greatest stories reported, the means by which they were reported, and those who dedicated their lives to continuing freedom of press and making sure the people stay informed. We were given a special presentation on the president and his relationship with the media. Pictures of our day below...

 

Ash and Geoff in the COOLEST elevator in the world.

 



 

The Brady Bunch?



 

A great view of the capital and some Canadian flags for my brother, Skyler.

And just a little pledging allegiance via eyewear with Ash.

 

 

 

 

 

And to finish off the night...The Razmanian Devil Cupcake (Lemon Raspberry), from the one of the locals favorite cupcake places, Baked & Wired.

Also, I found my favorite store of all time tonight in Georgetown. It is a woman's dream. PAPER SOURCE. I will have to pay many a visit before I leave...

 



 

Our Memorial Day celebrations begin with the Kenny Chesney, Eli Young Band, & Eric Church Concert tomorrow night!

more to come on my class and some of the motivating words from our class briefings...

OVER AND OUT SOLIDERS. :]