Settled in DC

We are settled in DC.  Finally!  We were in the Navy Lodge for a few weeks and Brian met some of the guys in his class and they were living in Crystal City in furnished apartments, with full kitchens, real bedrooms and actual closets.  You don't realize how important walls and couches are until all you have for furniture are two full-size beds and room for 5 shirts in the closet in a tiny hotel room.  We are much more comfortable now.  It's a longer commute to school, but well worth it.

On a prior note, Brian and I went on quite an adventure to find libations one night in Anacostia - across from the base.  For those of you who do not know, Anacostia is probably the highest crime-ridden area of DC.  It is straight up ghetto.  Unbeknownst to me, there is no alcohol sold in the ghetto.  Who would've have known.  We looked for two hours.  It was a culture shock for me, for sure.

I am in DC for two weeks before my next commute to Virginia Beach.  My work computer is up and running perfectly now, so it's not as difficult as working from the Navy Lodge where the internet worked when it wanted.  I will be in VB for a whole week, so my VB-ians, let's get together!  This is all pending I still have a job in two weeks, though.  :)

Other than those tidbits, we are still schooling and enjoying the new city.  It's cold, cold, COLD here, so I can't get out and explore as much as I'd like us to, but I'm sure we'll manage.  I've gotten lost a few times and ended up in front of the Washington Monument and the Capitol Building.  You've gotta love accidental sight seeing.  :)

Hope you all are doing great!  Peace out!