"The trouble with fighting for human freedom is that one spends most of one's time defending scoundrels. For it is against scoundrels that oppressive laws are first aimed, and oppression must be stopped at the beginning if it is to be stopped at all.
- HL Mencken"

Didn't take a single picture

I went to the Spy Museum here in DC yesterday with my little sis from the sorority and two friends of hers who were also from the sorority. I thoroughly enjoyed myself doing both the museum and the "Operation Spy." Warning, however, this is pretty much the only museum in DC with a cover charge, and its steep. 25 bucks for the two parts when bought together. So I probably won't be going there to hang out randomly. But I did learn more about the building that makes of the entire view for every window in the apartment. Apparently when the Soviets were building this new embassy compound here in Glover Park, the Americans were equally busy making sure the whole thing was bugged everywhere. The Russians got rid of some and others didn't find for quite a while. And there is a rumored tunnel somewhere from one of the nearby houses going under the embassy to listen in, though that is unconfirmed yet.

The bummer of the experience is that I completely forgot to take my camera so I missed out on pictures of anything there or later when we adjourned to McCormick and Schmidt after stopping in the National Portrait Gallery (which was AMAZING! I love Thomas Hart Benton and Catlin and early 19th century American furniture). Samantha met up with us at the restaurant where we bought out the really cheap happy hour deals, ordering one of at least half the menu and sharing all around. Though portions were small, we were all filled. But may I completely reccommend this happy hour. For $1.95 you get a half pound burger and fries. It was AWESOME! That was not small, so it offset the shrimp creviche which tasted excellent but consisted of only four battered shrimp. Total. I must admit to being eager to return for the burger and a taste of one of the few things on the menu we didn't try, bacon and cheddar taters.

Megan and her visitors returned briefly to Baltimore then came back to stay with me and Sam last night. I really enjoyed having visitors, despite the mess of the apartment and I think they enjoyed staying here.

This morning, despite getting little sleep, the visiting crew left for Virginia Beach and shortly there after Samantha informed me I was not going to be catching up on my sleep but joining her for her school's picnic. Social situations with absolutely no one I know are not completely my strong point, but I think Samantha was glad I was there for the first part and I really enjoyed seeing everyone, children, parents and teachers interacting. It was very joyful and relaxed. And man were the little ones, some only in pre-kindergarten, awfully cute. I would have loved to hang out with some of them for a little while, but they were all going a million miles a minute, jumping on the moon bounce, running through the obstacle course and sliding the huge blow-up slide to the bottom. Reminds me of my Declan who is not so little at all, but still so gosh darn cute!

Robin's wedding and me!

This is from Robin's wedding photos. I thought it was interesting.

Riding in the rain

When I left Georgetown from class, it was drizzling heavily. I tried walking and talking on my cell with my umbrella up and leading my bike. Unfortunately I was at least 1 hand short for that, so it didn't last very long. I decided the best thing to do would be ride my bike home. Faster so it might have worked to keep me less wet. I arrived home completely sopped, but I throughly enjoyed it. It felt fantastic to be completely soaking as I powered up the hill home. I can sincerely reccomend it. For a short journey anyway!

The doctor says I am not sick enough. . .

When I woke up this morning with pain in both ears in addition to the other sick, I decided that maybe a trip to the doctor could be warranted. Guess what he told me to do? Wait! For the length I was thinking (until around Friday) then if not getting better start taking the prescription he gave me. I could have done that! Geez louise! At least he didn't make me come back in again to write it. I only have to come back if I don't get better after the antibiotics. The bummer is if the whole thing is viral, the antibiotics won't help anyway! Cross your fingers and pray.

The cold optimist

Since I have had a sore throat for almost a week I thought that when to whole thing developed into an actual cold/sinus infection this weekend, the whole thing would end quickly. Obviously. This morning I was proven completely wrong. Well, we can only hope for the best. Ironically from the girl who is constantly trying to talk all her doctor-phobic friends into going to see the doctor more often, I keep trying to get away with letting the cold incubate and end on its own. I firmly believe in letting the immune system fight (when its reasonable) and not over using antibiotics... however it may be coming to that time.

On other notes, Samantha finally started "teaching" yesterday (actually only observed) and met her kids. I asked her how she felt about it, whether she thought they would be a good bunch. She is still crossing her fingers. After all, every class, even the terrifying ones, start out being good.

Internet at last!

We still can't control the tv with the universal remote and Samantha lost the original. There are worse things I suppose. Hurrah for communication.

Ah, a simpler life

I long for it. Oh well. More to do, less decisions. Haha, I want to be a doctor? you say. Well, I just hate facing choosing work decisions. I can do the other. Oh well.

No, I didn't fall into a hole

I just have spent the last few days moving alot of stuff and keeping up with my MCAT class. Needless to say, not having internet at Samantha and I's apartment really bites. I miss being available and online most all the time. Especially to get distracted and play silly games. Though moving in to a new apartment is just as distracting, I must admit. Today I sorted out a huge chunk of the kitchen, trying to find room for Sam and my stuff. Which shouldn't be a problem . . . .but apparently not only do we both like to cook (and have the stuff to prove it), I love to buy food, even when I take a while to go through it. Luckily for me it doesn't have to be the eating (although I love to eat!). I just really like grocery shopping too. Urg. Canned goods have not yet found a home in the kitchen. Its getting a bit squeezy for sure!

As soon as I actually remember my own address (its new, ok) I will send out an email with that so you can send lovely housewarming cards or just consent to look at the pictures online, which I will be so excited to share soon.

On a happy note, I end. MCAT prep is going really, really well. My practice test on Saturday went swimmingly and I am really pleased with the strides I have been making for sure. Now if I can continue and completely blow them out of the water!