Runaway girls ...

I had a week between finishing finals and going to Boston with my family (more on that to come). So Meradyth and I had some quality time together. And one day Mer had the brilliant idea to go to Berlin, Maryland, the town Runaway Bride was based on and filmed in. We had such a fabulous time ... one of my favorite D.C. adventures for sure ...

I really like bridges.

Recognize this hotel from the movie?!

Proof.

"I'm going to go focus on your eggs, Bob." Yes. Richard Gere and Julia Roberts sat right here, in the same restaurant where we had lunch. And by "had lunch" I mean ordered half the menu. The waiters did not even attempt to mask their awe at our eating abilities ...

Officially an esquire ...

... Or maybe not. Perhaps I need to pass the bar before I can actually use that delightful title. But here is the proof that I did in fact graduate from law school yesterday, in two ceremonies that seemed longer than the last three years combined. Although I should not complain. The First Lady spoke. At my graduation. On the National Mall. Awesome ...

The requisite photo (and I mean that literally ... my sister commanded that I take a picture here, since I took one before law school. And I always do what my sister tells me to do.)

Another one in front of the school. All the people who a) sat through five hours of ceremonies, and b) encouraged the aforementioned photo-taking, deserve blog recognition.

Carly got married a week ago. But luckily she made it to graduation, so that I could get this photo of my favorite law school pal.

And that would be Michelle Obama. And yes, she did use the phrase, "Yes, we can." And yes, she gave a good speech.

At graduation. On the Mall. Being bored while we waited.

The only shot I have that actually shows the Mall. Well, sort of ...