Days 15-20
I have been lax in my updating. Well, it is more like I've been busy with everything else! Lets see if I can hit the highlights.
So, Friday we took our picture in front (or rather behind) the Capitol Building. It is amazing how much effort is required to to get 5 groups of 20-odd people together, all at the same time... It took much too long and it was blinding cold, so no one was feeling very nice.
Since it was cold, Lauren (one of my favorite girls from Club 802) decided that she had to have margaritas, which worked out nicely because there is a Mexican place called Tortilla Coast at the base of Capitol Hill. When we got there we realized that they serve all-you-can-eat chicken fajitas on Saturday. So Lauren, Meghan (my other favorite girl from Club 802) went back, had lots to eat and, due to some clever bar tending error, about a pitcher-and-a-half of pomegranate margaritas.
That night was my roommate Latha's 21st Birthday, so guys of 608 and the best girls of 802 went to Perrys in Adams Morgan for dinner. It is very nice, everyone else went for sushi, but I'm not big on raw fish or intestinal parasites... but I tried a piece, just a piece, and it wasn't that bad. I've noticed a trend in restaurants in this city: many places, Perry's included, don't put their name outside their doors, and where they would, they put their address instead; I guess it is an extension of the "if you have to ask you cant afford it" rule, kind of "if you don't already know the name you can't afford it."
Well, then we all came back to our room and drank cheap champagne and toasted Latha and his Birthday. But, Lauren being the partier she is, decided she wasn't done yet and dragged Meghan, Latha, and I back out to Frontpage. Meghan and I decided that while that sort of atmosphere is fun, we would both prefer something a little quieter and with fewer people bumping into you. She and I are going to The Banana Cafe and Piano Bar next weekend.
I guess those are the high points, I've spent just about every waking moment since then writing my paper and studying for class.... I do have to be academic after all, but I'm making progress and having a great time.... Now, I just need to remember that money isn't free and budget a little better... :gulp:
So, Friday we took our picture in front (or rather behind) the Capitol Building. It is amazing how much effort is required to to get 5 groups of 20-odd people together, all at the same time... It took much too long and it was blinding cold, so no one was feeling very nice.
Since it was cold, Lauren (one of my favorite girls from Club 802) decided that she had to have margaritas, which worked out nicely because there is a Mexican place called Tortilla Coast at the base of Capitol Hill. When we got there we realized that they serve all-you-can-eat chicken fajitas on Saturday. So Lauren, Meghan (my other favorite girl from Club 802) went back, had lots to eat and, due to some clever bar tending error, about a pitcher-and-a-half of pomegranate margaritas.
That night was my roommate Latha's 21st Birthday, so guys of 608 and the best girls of 802 went to Perrys in Adams Morgan for dinner. It is very nice, everyone else went for sushi, but I'm not big on raw fish or intestinal parasites... but I tried a piece, just a piece, and it wasn't that bad. I've noticed a trend in restaurants in this city: many places, Perry's included, don't put their name outside their doors, and where they would, they put their address instead; I guess it is an extension of the "if you have to ask you cant afford it" rule, kind of "if you don't already know the name you can't afford it."
Well, then we all came back to our room and drank cheap champagne and toasted Latha and his Birthday. But, Lauren being the partier she is, decided she wasn't done yet and dragged Meghan, Latha, and I back out to Frontpage. Meghan and I decided that while that sort of atmosphere is fun, we would both prefer something a little quieter and with fewer people bumping into you. She and I are going to The Banana Cafe and Piano Bar next weekend.
I guess those are the high points, I've spent just about every waking moment since then writing my paper and studying for class.... I do have to be academic after all, but I'm making progress and having a great time.... Now, I just need to remember that money isn't free and budget a little better... :gulp: