Washington DC

So for the last week I have been in hot muggy, yet so fun Washington DC. I have some great pictures and stories to share.

Starting with day 1. I arrived in Washington DC, so excited about taking the Subway, finding my hotel and starting to see the sites. I quickly found the correct color of the Subway I needed and the right direction (Thanks New York-so much the same) I got on the subway so excited to finally be there. I pulled out the directions to my hotel, making sure that as I got off of the metro, I would know just where to go. I arrived at my station (after switing colors only once) and exited up the long escalator to the street above. (seriously long escalator, like if it wasn't working, I would stay in the hole in the ground, because I would refuse to walk up the steps). I get to the street above and see no mention on any of the signs the correct road that I am looking for, so I take a guess and start walking. As most guesses go when you are a tourist in a strange place, I guessed wrong and ended up on some corner surrounded by the world embassy's (is this a sign?) I called the hotel, asked a stranger, and finally got the right direction to go. I walked another few blocks and finally find my hotel. I go to check in and as I am standing at the front desk, hot and sweating because of the humidity, I realize that there is this aweful smell. I assume it is the lady checking me in and I can't get away from her quick enough. I quickly check in to my old fashined really small room and head out the door again (after dropping socks in the toilet-its hard to explain but it happened). I really want to get to the National Zoo which is just up the road, and I am not sure I will have the chance again. So I start walking. I finally get to the zoo, walk through the zoo, and what do I see?????? Nothing-that's right, no animals (well unless a groundhog and a dragonfly count) All of the rest of the animals are somewhere else busy and hiding. I did however see some amazing statues of animals, I am not sure are quite appropriate for a public zoo, but all of the cages had some sort of (could be portrayed) as pornographic animal statues (No Trudy, it is not April). See below.

Get It Gorilla!!

The next day though I did get to see some great things. I ran an 8k in Rockville MD. It was so hot and humid they had to postpone it until 9:30 PM. It was a lot of fun, but really really hot. I also got to see the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unkown soldier. What a great experience.

I also got to see the national monument. You can easily see the change of the color of the stone, after they had to wait to complete the project. Pretty cool.

And Lincoln. This was my favorite part. I also saw the Air and Space Museum, National Archives, White House, Capital, and Jim Hensons tribute at the Gallery of Art.

During our conference I got my picture with Nick Cannon (married to Mariah Carey) who does a lot of youth programs. Okay I look like a dork, and probably can't cause scandal in his marriage by claiming I was dating him in Cosmo Magazine, but still, I got a picture.

Hilary even stopped by. She was actually really great. She is a huge supporter of education, so it was cool to have her there.

Overall it was a lot of fun. I also got my Cast of yesterday and get to wear a removable one so I can take it off for the wedding. Can't wait!
Elessa is 38 weeks now, can't wait for that Baby!