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I'm so exhausted from working all week that I kind of just want to post a bunch of pictures of what I did this weekend and call it a night but I owe to you all to keep you updated so here's the gist.
My bestie Kosha came to visit last weekend. Almost a week ago I was too excited to sleep because I was going to get her the next morning. And it was totally worth it. We mostly sat around catching up for the better part of Friday, after I fetched her from the airport and had breakfast with her and my cousins of course. I took her to see my beautiful new campus/work environment and we reminisced about our time together in college.

Friday night, we went to the theater and saw "Lucy", although we had to get tickets for the next showing because ours was sold out. The paramedics had to be called in the middle of the movie...which we're still not sure what happened just that someone shouted to call 9-1-1 and then a bunch of people started running like mad. Oh, and there was this super rude pregnant lady who assumed that we would move down a seat so she and her husband could sit together and didn't even ask, just sort of gestured. Kosha immediately got up to move and I just sat there hoping for some common courtesy that never came...seriously, I get that you feel entitled because you are pregnant but ask me nicely and I will probably do what you want, don't and you will get bitch face by my Catholic upbringing will prevent me from being exceedingly rude or making a scene. We got there 35 minutes before the movie time and got the perfect middle of the back row seats and you just expect me to give that up because you come over and say "my husband and I were hoping to sit together". Don't guilt trip me! Ask me, damnit. (Okay, rant over). The movie itself was confusing and action-packed. I think I give it 3 stars. Full review is in the link.

Saturday, Kosha and I went into D.C., of course and saw the Washington Monument (which you apparently have to line up for tickets at 7am for), the Lincoln Memorial and reflecting pool (which was now filled with water since the last time I went!), the WWII Memorial, all of which we walked to, totally about 15,000 steps for the day. Then we had a nice lunch at the Museum of Natural History before wandering around that for a few hours. I really loved catching up on the history that I've seen before. I always learn something new when I go because you can never retain it all. But as usual, the animals were kind of creepy but cute and needed a good dusting. By 5pm, we were beat and ready to head back home. So we did. After relaxing for a couple of hours, we were hungry again and decided to hit up TGIFriday's where I found the most delicious Patron Cosmo...man I could drink those things daily. Although I probably shouldn't. Oh, and Kosha was drinking. (That's right, be jealous, Casey.) After dinner, we retired back to the house where we watched "Sydney White" on the massive entertainment center downstairs and sipped on some ice cold hard cider. A great end to a great day.
Sunday, however turned out to not be so great because I am a dummy and didn't know that the Library of Congress isn't open on Sundays. So much for my stalking abilities...
However, we made do and headed over the Air & Space Museum which is always a treat. There are lots of big planes and attractions. Plus a new exhibit showcasing a bunch of photographs from the Mars Rover!! It was really amazing to see that. Oh, and as were were headed out, a storm was rolling into the city so I managed to get some pretty badass pics. And one lone shoe, abandoned by a child, so sad.
We also stopped by the fountain in the sculpture garden and watched the plumes of water ebb and flow, high and low, and cool off a bit. Apparently, it's a very popular activity seeing as the entire rim of the pool was surrounded by people. Fountains, I've learned are a very big deal in this state. There is one on campus that people swim in and several in DC that you are allowed to touch. Fascinating. I wonder why we don't do this in the north.
But, I digress. After returning from our second day in DC, we didn't really do much of anything except make bomb nachos and watch "Date Night" (because who doesn't love Tina Fey?). And the next morning, I drove her to the airport and said our goodbyes. Then I managed to make it to work only 5 minutes late (massive traffic on 95, sheesh)! However, unlucky for Kosha, her flight didn't end up leaving until after 12:30pm. So sorry! Thunderstorms in Boston kept her flight grounded for several hours but she eventually made it out and safely home.
Nothing much has happened this week except that I am covering for the other GA while she is on vacation in Colorado so I am working full shifts all day every day. And thankful that tomorrow is Friday AND pay day. BOOM! Then I will have less than 24 hours to clean and make sure the house is in tip top shape since I am apparently a poor housekeeper on a day-to-day basis. Oh, well. We all have flaws.

What I'm reading: Capture The Flag by Kate Messner
Progress: two-thirds-ish
Thoughts so far: Amazing! Vastly entertaining. Harry Potter references, relatable characters, and Riordan-like set up. If I didn't have to sleep, I probably would finish it tonight.