indeed, 50s rock and high school reunion made for the beginning of an enjoyable weekend.

so i headed out to whitlow's on wilson on friday to meet up with brian and check out his friend's band without fully knowing what to expect. i was hoping that things wouldn't be too awkward, and fortunately, it was cool. met some of the people he was there with, all of whom were very nice, and spent the night catching up, listening to the band and cracking up as the musicians got completely into the music and the crowd started in on some swing dancing. some drinking, some conversation...fun times. we're supposed to meet up again next time he's back in the area.

i implemented my "damn, there are enough museums and whatnot here to keep me busy for eons" plan early saturday afternoon, as i finally visited the folger shakespeare library. i wasn't into sticking around for almost an hour to take a guided tour of the library, so i decided i'd just wander a bit...however, wandering was limited to one room that was being used as a special exhibit room. there was very little to even do with shakespeare. perhaps i'll take the tour sometime, but for now? i wasn't overly impressed by the experience. but it was a gorgeous day, not too cold, and it felt great to be able to walk around in the sunshine and enjoy the lack of snow...

and yesterday i attended what i like to refer to as "the women of the senator" brunch. ;) the senator's former personal assistant invited all of the present (and some of the former) female staffers over to her place for a brunch (apparently, this is a tradition that just hasn't been followed as of late) that gave us all the chance to talk without the constraints of the office--i had a lovely time. caught up on gossip and basic information about the office that i'm sure will prove helpful, got to talk to the other staffers more casually--and was able to enjoy an incredible brunch. good times.

krissy gave me a ride back to union station so i didn't have to stay on the metro forever on my way home, and driving into the city from virginia gave me a whole different perspective--it really is a beautiful, driving over the key bridge towards the capitol, the monument rising above everything while we rode past museums and office buildings--it's nice to have to see things in a different way every once in awhile. helps clear one's head a bit, i believe.

i am determined to be proactive today and get all of these loose strings taken care of. i will be victorious...