This Lack of Internet Thing is Kinda Beat

As I type this latest post, again from the Library of Congress, I realize that this lack of Internet thing is kinda beat (Note the title). The last time before right now that I had access to it was 48 hours ago. Now yeah, that may not seem like much, but for me it feels like light years!!! Check it, there are people (not how I'm not gonna say older people...oops...)who are less technologically sound than I, yet they are able to access the Internet all willy nilly. I have to plan when I'm going to be able to blog, read local newspapers, check emails, etc...Verizon has been blowing me off, so I'm going to try Comcast today.

Yesterday was pretty sweet. We had registration at the City Year office and believe it or not, I got lost again. By a show of hands, who here is surprised? However, I was able to find it in time and got to talking with some people before it started. I met this dude, Derek, who went to the College of  Wooster and knows Matt Barnes(childhood friend). Talk about a small world. City Year broke us down into smaller groups at four stations. The first station was about, the bus and metro passes, the financial award given at the completion of the program, and my personal favorite, food stamps. Living will become much easier once all of these kick in.

The second station was where we went over the contract...word for word...fifteen pages...35 minutes...It was a good thing, however, as I now know that I have to put a disclaimer in this blog that everything I write is solely my views and opinions and does not necessarily reflect the same views and opinions as City Year, Inc. Legal mumbo jumbo, but hey that's what good ole Marietta College prepared me for!

The third station we tried on some of the uniform and played this ice breaker game called Zoom. It's kinda like "never have I ever" but without the alcohol. When it was all said and done, I met some pretty awesome people including this chick, Brittany, who is deaf. I've picked up a little sign language from hanging out with Jane, but now I really wish that I knew more so I could've engaged in conversation with her. That's now one of my new goals. Learn ASL. I'm sure her story is very interesting and I'm going to find it out.

A few of us went out for dinner at Buffalo Billiards, this pool bar. Decent food, eh atmosphere. So we ducked out and found this dive Steelers bar that had $2.00, 22 oz. Miller Lights. I met the owner, we chatted it up, cause well you know, I'm a Steelers kinda guy. Their specials all week are awesome. I think I'll be frequenting that bar, now if only I could remember the name of it...ah yes, The Mighty Pint(thanks Google...btw D.C. has sweet names for bars and restaurants...)

Anyway, yesterday was good. I'm now free until Monday when orientation actually starts. I'm going to find a bank and open an account today and hopefully check out some museums. I'd love to say that posts will occur daily, but as of right now, that's just not possible. You all will know when I do get Internet though, but until then, the beat goes on...duh duh dun da dun dun. (Eminem reference...people who are less technologically sound, I'll give you the link :) )