So, Starting on the 17th where I left off, Amy and I have done many things.
That Friday, we went to Alpha, which is something that is somewhat an offshoot of Chi Alpha, except it is for people that are just interested in Christianity. We got there a little late, but then stayed until the end and had some good international food and also played Guesstures, which is really funny with international students that are maybe not up on their English, or that have a different way of describing things. So the word was Monkey and he tried to act out like a little monkey with cymbals and a hat, where people from the US would mostly do the gorilla under the armpit thing. Anyway, that was fun, but then we also went over to some to some of our friends from Chi Alpha's house, which was even more fun, because we began to realize that we do in fact have friends. We ate some cookies that they made and then hung out for a while. We then all walked up to the ICC (Intercultural center) and watched Rapunzel. We thought it was a really good movie, much better than I had been expecting!
On Saturday, we stayed at our respective colleges until the evening. I planned to take her on a date to this swing dancing place in Maryland. I also had a plan of not going out to eat as I usually would have done,but I instead made some food. I was going to get some shrimp like she wanted for Valentines Day, but at Whole Foods, they only had organic big shrimp with legs, and not the little ones with dipping sauce. I Instead got some Turkey, but I needed something to cook it with, because plain Turkey breast wouldn't be that good I didn't think. I then thought to get some type of spice that would be a cover all spice, so I got some Mrs. Dash. I also got a bottle of Orange Mango juice. I then had some sharp white cheddar samples and was convinced to buy the smallest pack they had. It was still a decent sized piece. So, I prepared the food, and we had turkey, some noodles that I had previously had, some ritz crackers(from Christmas) and cheese, and some fruit that I cut up. I put each dish in a separate container and then packed them all up in a box, so we could go to eat somewhere not in my crammed dorm room. We went to the art center. I brought my bowls too so I could put the meat and the noodles in them so it would look better:) Then, we hurried down to the dorms, which are on the far side of campus, so I could put the dishes away before we went to the dance. We got on the Metro and rode up one stop and then waited for the Bus that would take us to Glenn Echo park. It is a cool place www.glenechopark.org/. Then we waited and waited and finally one came. It wasn't a Metro bus, but rather on that was run by that county in Maryland. We rode for about 20 minutes and then got there a little late, and it was really busy. We waited in line for a while and it was cold, but I was just standing with Amy, so I hardly noticed the cold:P We finally got our tickets and went into this huge "Spanish Ballroom." There were two big rings of guys, and girls. We got in and learned how to do the this eastern swing dancing, which is different from what I have done before. The rings moved around though, so I had to leave Amy:( Then I was paired up with all sorts of ladies: big ones, little ones, old ones, and young ones. I was so relieved when Amy's part of the Circle ran out of men, so she came over to get me. It was just awkward with all of those other random people. I think that it can be quite the social event, because there were lots of singles, and when I was getting a drink, this old man even hit on Amy! Then she told him that she was only in college, and I got back. Anyway, We danced for a long time until we got tired and then we took a break and watched the Jive Aces, the band that was there. They are a top swing band from England and they wore bright yellow Suits! It was really cool and they were fun to watch. Also, several times they had the really good people have a dance off, and they did the crazy, swing the girls all over moves. We danced again for quite a while and got good at the moves that we learned, but those moves didn't work well with most of the songs, and since I'm not all that original with dancing, it was a little awkward, but very fun! I would Love to go back there sometime. We then left, but had to find some way to get home, since that bus only ran until 9, and the dance got over at 12. It was pretty cold, and when we tried to call the Cab companies, they were busy, except one, which couldn't figure out where we were for some reason. We eventually just gave up on them and waited out there and saw one. We waved and yelled like crazy and chased him and he stopped in a parking lot about an eighth of a mile up the road. We got in and were so relieved! We got dropped off at American, and I walked her home halfway, and then she took my scooter the rest.
The next day, in the shower, I was trying the dance moves with my eyes closed and I was a little disoriented. I almost fell out of the shower by leaning on the curtain. It was funny, but a little scary as my eyes were closed. Amy and I met at Church and then went to a dinner at the Johnson's house afterward to celebrate Scott Akers passing his Boards architecture tests, so now he is licensed. They have a really nice, huge house, and it was really fun to see it. We also went to the Wallaces with their grand daughter from Spain, and her friend, so Amy had fun practicing Spanish with them.
The next week of Amy's Birthday, Lady Gaga, The Syracuse vs. Georgetown game, and, Pizza Theology will have to be in my next post.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
This semester is flying by...
Not too much has happened since my last post, but several things of interest have occurred. First, last week on Friday and Saturday, Amy went on this thing called ESCAPE, which is a group of Georgetown freshman that go to a campgrounds in Maryland to get away from campus for a bit. So anyway, it sounded like a lot of fun, but I just did my homework. After she got back though, we went to a Cooking/game party that the people from Chi alpha had come up with the previous Wednesday. One of the girl's host families were going to be gone, so she invited everyone over to have a cooking party. Since the bus Amy was on was a little slow getting back, we were late getting there, but got there just as the food was all ready. IT was a competition between the guys who made Chinese food, and the Girls, who make Mexican food. Amy, Win, this one other girl, and I were all late, and walked over there at the same time, so we got to be the judges and got to eat first! The food was pretty delicious, but it was mostly fun just to hang out with everyone. Amy helped me make the dessert for the guys. It was Smore pizza! We started with Chocolate chip cookie dough and then cooked it for a while. THen we broke up graham crackers and put chocolate chips and mini marshmallows on it. It was super delicious, but the girls had made Ice Cream balls, which were really good too. THey were just big chunks of Ice Cream, but had corn Flakes that had been cooked in butter and cinnamon/sugar! Then they put this honey/ cinnamon sauce on it. It was delicious! We played apples to apples for a long time and then jumped on the Love sack that had been in the basement/ kids play area. The house had 4 floors!
That was fun, and then the next day, we went to church and then worked on homework for a while at AMerican afterward.
On Monday, I went down to Georgetown after having gone to Safeway to get some things for dinner. On Valentine's Day in the morning, it had been about 60 degrees, but then by the time we were having our little picnic down by the river, it was windy and cold! We exchanged cards and then escaped the weather in a Coffee house called Dean and Deluca's. It was great, and we opened the present from Carla! Thank You a lot, by the way, the Chocolate was really good:) The little magnetic bookmarks are also neat! We talked a bit and then walked back to Georgetown and worked on some homework for a while.
Also last week, I took 3 tests. I got a 94 on My calculus test, a 94 on my International Business test, which I was pretty proud of, because he seems like a tough grader, and I'm not sure what I got on my physics test, but I will find out tomorrow morning. Now, in Physics we are working on Charge. Anyway, Also on Saturday, I went to Jeff's apartment and had lunch with him. We had these things that looked almost like tamale's except they were smaller and had seaweed looking wraps instead of corn husks. I had no clue what it was, but he said it was better than plain rice, so I was eager to try it. Then, as he unwrapped it, I lost a bit of my appetite, although when I tried it it wasn't that bad at all. I actually liked it, but it was hard to eat, since it was so sticky. It was really sticky rice with some sauce throughout it and it surrounded some pork pieces. It was nice to see his place though and to go somewhere besides the TDR.
Then, this Monday, I ate with him and his friends in the TDR. They were Asian looking too, so I felt a little odd, but they were nice, and it was good to have some company. Anyway, I have to go practice my French horn for a while so I don't make a fool of myself next week.
That was fun, and then the next day, we went to church and then worked on homework for a while at AMerican afterward.
On Monday, I went down to Georgetown after having gone to Safeway to get some things for dinner. On Valentine's Day in the morning, it had been about 60 degrees, but then by the time we were having our little picnic down by the river, it was windy and cold! We exchanged cards and then escaped the weather in a Coffee house called Dean and Deluca's. It was great, and we opened the present from Carla! Thank You a lot, by the way, the Chocolate was really good:) The little magnetic bookmarks are also neat! We talked a bit and then walked back to Georgetown and worked on some homework for a while.
Also last week, I took 3 tests. I got a 94 on My calculus test, a 94 on my International Business test, which I was pretty proud of, because he seems like a tough grader, and I'm not sure what I got on my physics test, but I will find out tomorrow morning. Now, in Physics we are working on Charge. Anyway, Also on Saturday, I went to Jeff's apartment and had lunch with him. We had these things that looked almost like tamale's except they were smaller and had seaweed looking wraps instead of corn husks. I had no clue what it was, but he said it was better than plain rice, so I was eager to try it. Then, as he unwrapped it, I lost a bit of my appetite, although when I tried it it wasn't that bad at all. I actually liked it, but it was hard to eat, since it was so sticky. It was really sticky rice with some sauce throughout it and it surrounded some pork pieces. It was nice to see his place though and to go somewhere besides the TDR.
Then, this Monday, I ate with him and his friends in the TDR. They were Asian looking too, so I felt a little odd, but they were nice, and it was good to have some company. Anyway, I have to go practice my French horn for a while so I don't make a fool of myself next week.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Yet another week.
This past week was pretty busy, but the weekend was fun although crowded.
On Friday, Amy and I went on a Date to Dupont Circle. I bought her a flower, and the only place I found close to Dupont that was an actual store closed at 5, and we were meeting at 7, so I waited around there for a long time in the Books A Million. I had a sample of some delicious cookies and also walked around the store a bit. They had a bunch of Day calenders that were only 3 dollars, so I looked at them, almost contemplating getting one, but I didn't get one. They had a "You might be a redneck..." one, and also several trivia ones and such. For the majority of the time, however, I tried to study. I have my history readings on my zune, so I listened to that for probably an hour and a half. Then I met Amy at the GUTS bus stop, and she looked mighty fine! She had a dress, which she later told me was on sale at Urban Outfitters. Then, she also had some very uncomfortable looking heels that made her about as tall as me, so her feet were sore by the time we got to Meiwah. I had forgotten that she might wear heels, so when I chose a restaurant, I chose on that was about .4 miles a way, and we definitely needed the place to sit down when we arrived. It was an interesting place, since the people outside were sparse, but when we got there, it was quite the happening place. We went upstairs and then ordered our food. I ordered General Tso's Chicken, and she had some beef fried rice. Then, when our food arrived, she said, "Here's your general Tso's tofu" in a strong asian accent, so I couldn't quite understand her for sure. I was hoping that I had misheard her, but they were in squares, so I thought it was Tofu... Then, I tried a little piece and decided that I would have to be one of those obnoxious people that send plates back:( There were 3 different people attending to our table though, so it was understandable, yet strange to have so many. Anyway, she gave me a tie that she had found from Urban Outfitters. It is a really nice black tie with little white polka dots on it. PS I had learned a few different ways to tie a tie from the internet, because before I only knew how to do one that was a little off center. Here it is if you want to check it out:
http://www.neckties.com/content/howtotieatie.html
We then walked to the metro and then sat in my room for a while and listened to music. It was good not to worry about homework for once! Then, we walked down nebraska to find a cab for her to get home. She had heels, so I couldn't walk her home as I would have.
Saturday was a huge day of Studying for both of us, and then I rode my scooter down to Georgetown in the evening to play ping pong and to watch the free movie that they had there. It was pretty good, and was called It's kind of a funny Story.
On Sunday, we went to Church and then went to Lillian and Wendell Wallace's house afterward. We were going there to watch the superbowl, but the day before discovered that they would be taking their grand daughter who was visiting from Spain to some of the Museums after church. So, we got a ride to their house from the Old couple who's last name escapes me. Anyway, he is really old, and still is fairly active and walks 2 miles each day. He is 96 I think. IT is the man that was the President of Graceland many many years ago. Lillian had made us some food and it was in the fridge, so we heated it up. It was really nice of her. We then watched TV and watched Michigan State get crushed by Wisconsin:( We worked on homework for a while too. Then, we went over to their neighbors house for a party. THere were a bunch of older people, so the conversation was much different than the usual Superbowl parties I had gone to. One of the people was from Egypt, so that was a pretty emotional topic for her. There was lots of good food, and soup and cookies and everything I would have wanted for a party. IT was really fun, and we were glad to meet those people.
Anyway, I have to get back to work. Today has been studying and there is still some to be done.
On Friday, Amy and I went on a Date to Dupont Circle. I bought her a flower, and the only place I found close to Dupont that was an actual store closed at 5, and we were meeting at 7, so I waited around there for a long time in the Books A Million. I had a sample of some delicious cookies and also walked around the store a bit. They had a bunch of Day calenders that were only 3 dollars, so I looked at them, almost contemplating getting one, but I didn't get one. They had a "You might be a redneck..." one, and also several trivia ones and such. For the majority of the time, however, I tried to study. I have my history readings on my zune, so I listened to that for probably an hour and a half. Then I met Amy at the GUTS bus stop, and she looked mighty fine! She had a dress, which she later told me was on sale at Urban Outfitters. Then, she also had some very uncomfortable looking heels that made her about as tall as me, so her feet were sore by the time we got to Meiwah. I had forgotten that she might wear heels, so when I chose a restaurant, I chose on that was about .4 miles a way, and we definitely needed the place to sit down when we arrived. It was an interesting place, since the people outside were sparse, but when we got there, it was quite the happening place. We went upstairs and then ordered our food. I ordered General Tso's Chicken, and she had some beef fried rice. Then, when our food arrived, she said, "Here's your general Tso's tofu" in a strong asian accent, so I couldn't quite understand her for sure. I was hoping that I had misheard her, but they were in squares, so I thought it was Tofu... Then, I tried a little piece and decided that I would have to be one of those obnoxious people that send plates back:( There were 3 different people attending to our table though, so it was understandable, yet strange to have so many. Anyway, she gave me a tie that she had found from Urban Outfitters. It is a really nice black tie with little white polka dots on it. PS I had learned a few different ways to tie a tie from the internet, because before I only knew how to do one that was a little off center. Here it is if you want to check it out:
http://www.neckties.com/content/howtotieatie.html
We then walked to the metro and then sat in my room for a while and listened to music. It was good not to worry about homework for once! Then, we walked down nebraska to find a cab for her to get home. She had heels, so I couldn't walk her home as I would have.
Saturday was a huge day of Studying for both of us, and then I rode my scooter down to Georgetown in the evening to play ping pong and to watch the free movie that they had there. It was pretty good, and was called It's kind of a funny Story.
On Sunday, we went to Church and then went to Lillian and Wendell Wallace's house afterward. We were going there to watch the superbowl, but the day before discovered that they would be taking their grand daughter who was visiting from Spain to some of the Museums after church. So, we got a ride to their house from the Old couple who's last name escapes me. Anyway, he is really old, and still is fairly active and walks 2 miles each day. He is 96 I think. IT is the man that was the President of Graceland many many years ago. Lillian had made us some food and it was in the fridge, so we heated it up. It was really nice of her. We then watched TV and watched Michigan State get crushed by Wisconsin:( We worked on homework for a while too. Then, we went over to their neighbors house for a party. THere were a bunch of older people, so the conversation was much different than the usual Superbowl parties I had gone to. One of the people was from Egypt, so that was a pretty emotional topic for her. There was lots of good food, and soup and cookies and everything I would have wanted for a party. IT was really fun, and we were glad to meet those people.
Anyway, I have to get back to work. Today has been studying and there is still some to be done.
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