If anyone had told me 6 years ago I'd be working in Washington D.C., I'd never believe it. Especially a SoCal guy like me. I'm staying in a hotel at Falls Church, VA right now and here are some my observations:
1. There are as many ethnic groups running around in Nothern Virginia as in Los Angeles. Specially Hispanics and Asians. I feel right at home.
2. The white stuff falling out of the sky will get some use to.
3. It's a new experience for me riding public transit.I found out that it's more convenient to drive ito a train station and take the metro than get on a bus stop to get me there. I found out that I'm better off seated in the direction of travel, unless I want to get motion sickness. I am going to be losing weight just doing all that walking and stair climbing.
4. The shopping area was a new experience. The Target I went to was situated on the top floor of a 4 story building. The other floors were parking spaces. The sign at the entrance tells you whether the parking floors are full or not. Do your shopping and either take the cart down a separate escalator ands you beside it on another escalator. Or take the elevator down to your floor. Pretty neat.
I will have to spend some time playing tourist later. I do believe I will start with a White House tour.
__________________
Into terror!, Into valour!
Charge ahead! No! Never turn
Yes, it's into the fire we fly
And the devil will burn!
- Scarlett Pimpernell
1. There are as many ethnic groups running around in Nothern Virginia as in Los Angeles. Specially Hispanics and Asians. I feel right at home.
2. The white stuff falling out of the sky will get some use to.
3. It's a new experience for me riding public transit.I found out that it's more convenient to drive ito a train station and take the metro than get on a bus stop to get me there. I found out that I'm better off seated in the direction of travel, unless I want to get motion sickness. I am going to be losing weight just doing all that walking and stair climbing.
4. The shopping area was a new experience. The Target I went to was situated on the top floor of a 4 story building. The other floors were parking spaces. The sign at the entrance tells you whether the parking floors are full or not. Do your shopping and either take the cart down a separate escalator ands you beside it on another escalator. Or take the elevator down to your floor. Pretty neat.
I will have to spend some time playing tourist later. I do believe I will start with a White House tour.
__________________
Into terror!, Into valour!
Charge ahead! No! Never turn
Yes, it's into the fire we fly
And the devil will burn!
- Scarlett Pimpernell