Spent most of the time before the ceremony began trying to just keep circulation going. Stood outside for almost 8 hours. Once things got under way it was just crazy. Difficult to grasp how many people were there. As far as your eye could see, just masses. Obama was amazing. Got the swearing in on video (I've passed my Blooger limit apparently). Realized something was amiss with the Roberts goof up. Saw real snipers up on the roofs of the museums. It was surreal being there, and now every time I see something on tv and they pan out over the crowd, I think, I'm one of those little pixels down there!
We didn't have tickets to a Ball, but Robbie snagged us free tickets (worth $55 a pop!) to a concert. Was in a rented ballroom (v. fancy) with an open bar! Which was obviously fantastic. We were so tired though that we only stayed for like 3/4 of the first act.
Took the Metro back out to Rockville to get my car. It had snowed so we got to put to use my brand-new ice scraper. Basically, my car won't be clean until summer. There is no way around it. Also, got a commorative Metro ticket for the Inauguration. I had been looking for soemthing to keep besides the newspaper (Which I did get) but never found anything that wasn't totally cheesy.
On the drive back to Baltimore, Pancho, Eduardo, and I went to Gladys Knight's Chicken and Waffles. Well, apparently this was a favorite last summer and Pancho and I had never tried it so we figured why not. The "Midnight Train" consists of a waffle, 4 large fried chicken wings/thighs, all smothered in maple syrup. It was actually, surprisingly, delicious. And much to everyone's surprise, I was the only one who ate the entire plate. I do love some truly southern food.
Otherwise, just trying to hang in and get settled. Big trips to WalMart and the grocery store to get stocked up. Managed to parallel park the other day out front. Snow flurries this morning! Sort of getting used to the cold. Since it was absolutely bitter cold when we got up here, if its above 35, I consider it a warm day. Moisturizing my skin though like you can't believe in attempts to halt the worst. Been doing a fair job of it, mostly just dry not too peely.
Made brownies for the house yesterday. Trying to get back into a routine. Making that "Mediterranean" chicken dish tonight. Think we might be going out to see some of Pancho's friends. PJ's is the local dive spot. As much as I looked forward to moving from Gainesville (too small towny for me), it did have a respectable and enviable number of clubs and bars. A lemon drop martini is not going to happen at PJ's... Although I did start stocking up today, got triple sec and the largest bottle of vodka I've ever bought (1.3 liters = big) to get me going until I look up some recipes to get started on my bartending skills.
Pancho and I made the drive just fine, by the way. Lots of sing alongs and playing with Freddie. (the GPS is a Magellan, Ferdinand Magellan, Freddie. See the progression?). Patience has been worn thin by the unpacking, city driving, my fear of the mice, and the Playstation. One week in? Jury is still out. :)
OMG mice!!! I would flip! You're sooo lucky you got to go to the inauguration!! It sounds like you're having a great time!! Makes me feel better about moving to a new place! lol. I like your name for your GPS. I have a Magellan, too, and unfortunately will not feel good stealing your clever name. I'll have to come up with something else. =/ Post pictures somewhere!! =)
ReplyDeleteAgreed on posting pictures. I want to see the house! Also, we miss you lots. Craziness here. Absolute craziness. Call us sometime so we can catch up about everything.
ReplyDeletep.s. Mice are gross. I'm sorry.