I Really Live Here ...

I have lived in Washington for exactly one month, as of today. And though not without its challenges, I really love it here. So, a few favorites from the past month:

• The Yellow Line. Definitely my favorite Metro line. I really like crossing over the river (as opposed to going under it, like the other lines).
  
• T.B.M. sandwiches at Cosi.


• The Jefferson Memorial. It can be tricky to get there, but I still like it best. I love the writing engraved on the walls.


• My computer. Though I think it might be adding to my vision woes, I like being able to type anywhere I want ... my bed, my couch, my special table at school.


• The newspapers! I of course love the Washington Post, and I am also a big fan of the free Express newspaper (also published by the Post).


• My daily horoscope in the Express. Yes, this deserves its own bullet point. A girl should be prepared for what lies ahead, and even someone with my psychic powers can use some help with that. (Although speaking of bullet points, I read in the Express last week that the number of guns in America now equates to 9 guns for every 10 people. I did not feel good about that information. For the record, I am NOT a member of the NRA.)


• School. I did not realize just how much it would take over my entire life ... in a good way. Even when I am not studying, I am somehow thinking (and to be entirely honest, worrying) about it ...