Virginia

I spent my first week (almost) in Virginia. Ironically, I am back in Colorado right now for my brother's wedding, but I did start to get settled in in my new place. Things have gone better than I could have ever imagined so far. My roommates are awesome, I absolutely love them and my townhome is amazing! I have had all kinds of introductory experiences- I'm very slowly learning the ins and outs of my area. I learned that you can't make copies at the grocery store, drug store, Target or practically anywhere. Apparently if you want a copy of something (like your lease) you have to go to a Kinkos or something. The streets in the DC area are kind of ridiculous. I think they change names at least every mile- either that or you have to make a turn to stay on the same road. Some roads run together and are like two roads in one and some roads change names after big intersections. Why it all has to be so complicated is beyond my understanding, but hey it's still working out ok. I love driving in the area- now don't think I am too crazy, I haven't driven into the city yet, but when you put your blinker on, suddenly there is a space for you to get over. It is AMAZING! Especially since it is so easy to realize last minute that you are in the wrong lane and headed for trouble.
My favorite activity thus far has been Screen on the Green. On Monday nights in the summer there is a movie projected onto a large screen on the green of the Capitol building. It was pretty awesome to sit and watch Superman and see the capitol building lit up in the background right behind it. It still hasn't really sunk in the I am actually living there in the DC area. It is so unreal. I live less than 10 miles away from the capitol. Weird, but pretty cool. I love the drive into the city because you drive by the pentagon, the Air Force memorial, the Jefferson's memorial, the Washington Monument, etc. etc. It really is a remarkable experience.