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School's Out For Summer!


Yesterday was the last day of school for all the kids in my area.  I haven’t been in school for many, many, many years, but it still makes me think of the Alice Cooper song.  I smile when I think of that sense of freedom I used to get when school let out for the summer.  There’s something to be said for having nothing on your schedule for three months. 

I did finally take some much needed vacation time the last two days.  I refused to even look at my emails, and thus came back to over 450 of them this morning.  Luckily nothing blew up, so you know… it’s been a good day back to work.  :) 

On Wednesday, I took a day trip to Washington, DC.  I’ve been wanting to do this for a number of years now, but have always made some excuse to not go.  I'm making this year about new experiences and expanding my horizons, so I mustered up my courage, told myself to stop being a wuss, and off I went on my adventure.  I’ve been to my nation’s capital before, and have seen many of the main attractions of the city.  However, this time… I went by myself.  While I did see some new sights, the trip was more about navigating the metro system and being comfortable finding my way around a city I wasn’t familiar with.  I highly recommend the Citimapper app! 

Naturally, my favorite part of the trip had to do with food.  I stumbled across a restaurant called Founding Farmers, which reminded me of The Founding Fathers from Bones.  As a huge Bones fan, I had to go and check it out.  I mean if the show changed the name of the Smithsonian to the Jeffersonian, maybe they changed the name of this restaurant/bar as well!  I most definitely will be going back.  If only to try another ‘From Farm to Still’ cocktail from the restaurant’s extensive drink menu.   

I've only ever done day trips by myself, so I can't say that I've truly traveled alone.  But, I have to admit there are some really great perks to going out on your own.  I loved being able to wander where I wanted, and at my own pace.  However, on the flip side, I do wish that I could have shared my experience with someone.  It's just nice to know that if I want to do something and don't have someone to go with me, I can still go and enjoy myself.  :)

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