One of the first major outings I did when I moved to DC was the NSO's Annual Labor Day concert on the Capital lawn. When I realized it was that time of year again- I couldn't believe that a year in DC had already come and gone. What a year it's been though! Here are some shots of that night, followed by a Top Ten of My Year in DC- yes, be excited..be very excited.
Walking to the Capital as the sun sets. This city is so enchanting, it never gets old to me.
Definitely one of my favorite things about DC, my roommate Kim.
Ya it poured. I'm pretty sure that I have never been more soaked than that night...which is saying a lot since in a previous post I talked about playing in the rain and that I am a Florida girl. But the stroll back to the car was filled with torrential downpour and our little scarf did not suffice...it was still a heckuva time.
Alright, the much anticipated Top Ten of My Year in DC (in no particular order, because who has time to figure that out):
1. Roommates. Julie, Kim, Jami, Camille and Andrea. 5 ladies who have made this year for me. I am forever in their debt.
2. Quitting my job and experiencing 3 dark months of unemployment to be greeted with a job that I Love, Love, Love!
3. Visitors! Manny, Cortney, Shelley, Ashley, Annie, Lexie, Krista, Merrilyn, Amanda, Jenny, Jen, Julie, Kristin, Melissa & family...I love sharing my city with friends :).
4. Concerts. U2 to Chuck Brown to Brad Paisley to Ingrid Michaelson to little up and comers. Live music makes my heart happy.
5. EMO Halloween 2008. Dressing up with my roommates as a seemingly depressed girl band is just about as fun as it gets.
6. Free Events. Watching "Pretty in Pink" on an outside screen, listening to the NSO on the Capital lawn and so much more. This city has so much to give, if I only had more time.
7. Colonial 1st Ward. I am constantly amazed by my Ward (congregation at church for my non Mormon friends)and the incredible people I get to associate with there. I have met and made some wonderful friends who constantly stretch and encourage me to be better, as well as drawing me closer to my Savior.
8. Thursday nights with the Nicelys. Watching "The Office" is merely an excuse to get me over to a childhood friend's house. I have loved reconnecting with Rachel and her husband. It's like having family down the street.
9. Memorial Day Weekend 2009. Staying with friends at a lake house in Maryland was the perfect way to open Summer 2009. Sun, water, food, friends and fun.
10. Parties and more Parties. Elizabeth's wedding with Kim, Michael Jackson Dance Party, and every other little get together in town that allows me to mingle and flirt with DC's finest ;).
What a great year.
Here's hoping the next is just as good!
Definitely one of my favorite things about DC, my roommate Kim.
Ya it poured. I'm pretty sure that I have never been more soaked than that night...which is saying a lot since in a previous post I talked about playing in the rain and that I am a Florida girl. But the stroll back to the car was filled with torrential downpour and our little scarf did not suffice...it was still a heckuva time.Alright, the much anticipated Top Ten of My Year in DC (in no particular order, because who has time to figure that out):
1. Roommates. Julie, Kim, Jami, Camille and Andrea. 5 ladies who have made this year for me. I am forever in their debt.
2. Quitting my job and experiencing 3 dark months of unemployment to be greeted with a job that I Love, Love, Love!
3. Visitors! Manny, Cortney, Shelley, Ashley, Annie, Lexie, Krista, Merrilyn, Amanda, Jenny, Jen, Julie, Kristin, Melissa & family...I love sharing my city with friends :).
4. Concerts. U2 to Chuck Brown to Brad Paisley to Ingrid Michaelson to little up and comers. Live music makes my heart happy.
5. EMO Halloween 2008. Dressing up with my roommates as a seemingly depressed girl band is just about as fun as it gets.
6. Free Events. Watching "Pretty in Pink" on an outside screen, listening to the NSO on the Capital lawn and so much more. This city has so much to give, if I only had more time.
7. Colonial 1st Ward. I am constantly amazed by my Ward (congregation at church for my non Mormon friends)and the incredible people I get to associate with there. I have met and made some wonderful friends who constantly stretch and encourage me to be better, as well as drawing me closer to my Savior.
8. Thursday nights with the Nicelys. Watching "The Office" is merely an excuse to get me over to a childhood friend's house. I have loved reconnecting with Rachel and her husband. It's like having family down the street.
9. Memorial Day Weekend 2009. Staying with friends at a lake house in Maryland was the perfect way to open Summer 2009. Sun, water, food, friends and fun.
10. Parties and more Parties. Elizabeth's wedding with Kim, Michael Jackson Dance Party, and every other little get together in town that allows me to mingle and flirt with DC's finest ;).
What a great year.
Here's hoping the next is just as good!
1 comment:
thanks for the shout out! This year has definitely been more fun for me with you around. I believe you forgot to mention all of the roommate chats around the kitchen table and the constant theorizing about dating...but I guess that can't really compare to all the free events of DC :)
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