So, I have to apologize because I keep telling people that I will update my blog, but I haven't gotten around to actually doing it until now. I have been having so much fun here in DC! I am falling in love with this city one adventure at a time. This is such a perfect place for me to be, I mean, really, where else could I begin the day with a briefing from an expert discussing the foreign relations and nuclear policies between US and North Korea, then meet at the national headquarters of the American Israeli Political Action Committee (AIPAC), then stroll through a museum filled with amazing works of art by the likes of Da Vinci, Francisco de Goya, and Thomas Cole, then watch an IMAX movie about Dinosaurs in 3D, then see the Hope Diamond, and top it all off with an amazing performance of Dusapin's "Apex," Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major followed by Berlioz's Symphony Fantastique by the National Symphony Orchestra!! And the best part of all of this: IT WAS ALL FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Does life get better than this?
-Enjoyed a 7 course dinner at a Morrocan restaurant with a belly dancer for entertainment
(Okay, this photo isn't from the visitor's center, its from the national cathedral, but I thought it was funny and just had to include it)
-Found a room made just for me at Mt. Vernon-It even has my name on it!
Now, I don't want to give the wrong impression that its all fun and games here. There have been lots of non-adventures in between, like getting sick, doing homework, actually going to work to do my internship, etc. But overall, I am enjoying myself thoroughly and I'm so glad I decided to come.
There are so many diverse cultural and educational opportunities here. It would take way too long to give details about everything I have done over the last few weeks, but here is a short list of what I've done to recap:
-Wandered through Gothic hallways and Creepy Crypts at the National Cathedral
-Enjoyed a 7 course dinner at a Morrocan restaurant with a belly dancer for entertainment
-Devoured Devilishly Delightful Desserts at Chocolate Festival in Fairfax, Va.
-Wondered in awe at the amount of knowledge contained in the books at the Library of Congress
-Basked in the Golden Glow of James McNeil Whistler's Peacock Room
-Perused Presidential Portraits (including the new one of Obama) at the National Portrait Gallery
-Wondered if I was the only Mormon on campus while taking a test for my independent study class at Catholic University of America
-TOTALLY rocked out at the Ben Folds/Jason Mraz concert at GWU
-Spent WAY too much money getting my hair done, but man, do I look good!! (;-p)
-Laughed at watching my life unfold on the silver screen in "He's just not that into you"
-Lived it up wild style dancing at a bar in Adams Morgan. A creepy drunk guy tried to touch me, but my friend slapped his hand away. (Thanks Ashley!)
-Paid my penance for the night at the bar by going to church and becoming spiritually enlightened at a "Why I believe" Fireside at the DC temple visitor's center.
(Okay, this photo isn't from the visitor's center, its from the national cathedral, but I thought it was funny and just had to include it)-Learned about one of the most amazing men in history at George Washington's Mt. Vernon estate.
-Found a room made just for me at Mt. Vernon-It even has my name on it!Now, I don't want to give the wrong impression that its all fun and games here. There have been lots of non-adventures in between, like getting sick, doing homework, actually going to work to do my internship, etc. But overall, I am enjoying myself thoroughly and I'm so glad I decided to come.
I love all y'all and hope life is treating you just as well as its been treating me!
Peace out!
