These Shoes Were Made for Walking...

Ever since I moved back to Marietta in February of 2010, I have really taken a liking to walking when I need to get to places. Sure, there are times when that's just not feasible, but if there is extra time, walking for a few hours to get to a place is fine by me. One, it kills time, two it's a great form of exercise, three it's better for the environment and four it saves money.

On Saturday, after spending the afternoon in the Library of Congress taking care of some essentials, I decided that I would walk to Adams Morgan, which should've taken about an hour to an hour and a half. Two and a half hours later, dripping in sweat, I arrived at my destination.

Side note: People in D.C. are very friendly! Being new, I'm not afraid to ask for directions and the locals are always willing to help out. A few guys busted out IPhones for directions. One fellow asked if I had one, and I thought but didn't say, "Now if I had one, I wouldn't be lost now would I..." I'm so far behind in the technological game, but it's all gravy.

Bolton had some of his friends over, so we played some video games and let me tell you, I am not good at them anymore. Oh well, it's just something I grew out of supposedly.

The night was enjoyable as I met knew people and enjoyed the libations of the evening. I crashed there for the night and decided to walk back this morning. Beautiful morning for a walk. Nowhere near as hot as it's been the past few days and even a slight breeze allowed me to get to DuPont Circle quickly.

While waiting for the bus, I enjoyed a good conversation with Jim, who was on his way back from Indiana with Tammy. They went to a wedding. Very envious about that. After I got back home and blew up my air mattress again, it was decided that today will be a day for coolin'.

I'm writing this post with a little sadness as I pulled an Anna today and seemed to have lost my camera. The day after I finally get to take some snapshots of this picturesque town, it quite possibly got jacked. Hopefully it shows up so I can show you what I get to walk around daily.

I do have to give mad props to Anna however, for undertaking the Cinnamon Challenge. You try to eat a spoonful of cinnamon essentially. It's not fun and it actually hurts a little. Because she tried it however, her boyfriend, Kevin, took her to the mall and agreed to buy her whatever she wanted. ::Rolls eyes::

Well as I sit on my ever deflating mattress, I think I will lay down and listen to O.A.R.

What have I learned recently? It's alright to ask for help when you don't know. If I didn't ask for help, I'd still be walking around D.C. trying to find Bolton's apartment.