This Is The Last Time

Last night, my last night in DC, my fellow intern Rachel insisted on one last 'Monuments at Night'. At night, the monuments all glow. There are not very many people around which makes it perfect. Beautiful.

In an effort to take one last picture of me in DC (for now), I decided to jump off a concrete barrier by the Lincoln Memorial. I severely underestimated the height of said barrier. So when I jumped off the barrier, I wasn't prepared and fell flat on my face. Jump, fall forward, come down hard on the knees.

I laughed hard. Rachel laughed hard. But the people sitting right next to the scene of my embarrassment Did Not Laugh. Which made me laugh more. And still laugh about it right now.

Thanks DC. Can't wait to see you again! I already miss you.

p.s. I posted on the National Postal Museum's blog. Read it here. Also you should comment...I want to get the most comments that blog has ever had!

Makes Me Want to Watch the Gilmore Girls episode with TJ and the Tights

Ahh, the Renaissance Festival. Not something I willingly participated in but as Emily reminded me, lousy experiences make good stories. Part of my reluctance to go was the fact that it has been raining for the past three days. I went and it turned out pretty hilarious.

The 'knights'. I felt so bad for the poor horses because it was raining hard. I didn't feel so bad for the 'knights' because they are doing this for fun. No one is forcing them

I don't know his official name is but I think he was pretty disappointed in our cheering abilities. No one was much up for a Huzzah after standing in the rain for hours. He did have the coolest costume.


Me and my umbrella. There were usually performers huddled under the available dry areas. I heard some Beach Boy renditions along with official pirate songs.

My shoes and my mud soaked jeans.

I just couldn't stop laughing about this. Patterned tights and crocs. Hilarious.

This was my favorite part. Who cares about jousting, lets watch people hit each other with sticks!

Take Me Home

Sometimes when I am bored at work, I look at the National Zoo's flickr page.

I want to take him home and love him forever.

But He Left All the Books to HER

The Library of Congress. Perhaps one of the most beautiful places on the planet. I am in love.

There is a fantastic exhibit displaying Thomas Jefferson's personal collection of books, the ones he sold to Congress after the library burned to the ground. It was so lovely. Thousands and thousands of books organized the way he had them organized.

The books are lovely, the rooms are lovely. Can you tell I loved it there?

I want to study in that reading room(and I might get the chance!).


The arch says 'Library of Congress', which you can't really tell from the picture. I smiled like that the whole time I was in there.

I just can't even believe that I have been to the Library of Congress. AHH!

I also saw the Capital, which was pretty amazing.

Did anyone else ever read American Girl magazine? I remember reading about this monument and the petition to get it into the Capital. It was wonderful to see it in real life.

Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. I may have snuck away from my group to get these pictures. Then I couldn't find them. Oops.

This may have been one of my favorite days so far. Even though I have 6 blisters to show for it. Definitely worth it!

Fauxhawk Anyone?

I went to the National Portrait Gallery/American Art Museum. New favorite. I only went on the first floor because I want to save the second floor for other days. I like to spread things out for the longest possible enjoyment.

Mostly I took a picture of this sculpture because the first thing I thought when I saw it was 'huh early fauxhawk'. I am cool like that. Plus look at his piercing stare. It is like he is daring me to make fun of him.

The Folk Art area is awesome! I honestly want to make something like this!

I like the idea of making art out of things that are already there. Green before it was cool to be Green.

Sadness, Loneliness. Beautiful.

She founded the Girl Scout program. As a girl scout once myself, I felt instant kinship. Also her dress is real pretty.

Feeling Domestic

I made bread!

Surprise of all suprises, it actually tastes good. Unlike the 4th of July cake of '08.

I Decorated!

I figured I needed to add a little something so my room wasn't so bare.

* And, yes, that is a stuffed owl in the corner. My parents promised me they would take me to Build A Bear for a graduation present and they lived up to their end of the bargain. Ollie the Owl- intelligent and cute

Mock Me If You Will

I wore these shoes and socks to work on Wed. In my defense, my feet were in pain. Lots of blisters from all the walking. I have probably been pegged as the 'socks/sneakers girl' at work but at least my feet have been thanking me.

Feel free to laugh. Beacuse I am definitely laughing!

P.S. I get every friday off. How awesome is that?

I'm Just a Bill

I made it to DC! Hannah and Robbie picked me up at the airport, which was just fabulous of them. They took me out to dinner, then showed me around the city a bit. They were just great and made me feel much less nervous about being here.

After they dropped me off at my house(!), my cousin Vanessa and her boyfriend Adam arrived! It was lovely to have them because then I had people to do touristy things with. I think we did every touristy thing that it is possible to do in three days. We walked about 20 miles total so my legs are pretty sore.

Here are some pictures of my first few days here!

Me Loving the Capitol

Art work in the Botanical Garden and my lovely cuz Vanessa

Native American skateboards, in the Native American Museum, my favorite thus far

The Empanada's we searched for over a two day period. Definitely worth it though I complained about it while looking for them

The White House. I think the Obama's were amused.

A gravestone with our last name on it. Definitely called for a picture

Lincoln

Possibly the coolest exibit- I had no idea women flew in WW2

My Great-Uncle

Then comes the rain! Adam was not happy about that!

I am having a fabulous time so far. I have already started to fall in love with DC. I also have not sweated this much in my whole life and my hair is on the fritz but other than that it is all good.

Tomorrow: My first day of work!