Short stories

Well today was the closest to a normal day as we've experienced thus far. It began like any other - only I've decided to begin riding a bike to work each day. Work went fine for the both of us, Sean's began a bit earlier because of his monday morning meeting. Speaking of which, I learned at a DC United opening game viewing party/dealio, where our food tab was completely covered, that they'd appreciate me volunteering to help at their home games - meaning I also get in free and get the box seats with Sean!
Well continuing with the exciting day, I enjoyed a little Subway (thanks mom) and headed back to the room. We decided a nap was necessary, given our late night paper writing the night before. Waking up from the nap, we took off for class, which was in the Senate office building. We imagined the comparison to Dordt... Classroom building versus the Senate Offices... hmmmmm.
Following our meeting with a Legislative Fellow of Senator Feinstein, we walked through every level of the building, stopping by the offices of Obama, Lieberman, Cantwell and the Senators of Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado and Texas. We stepped inside and held short but helpful interviews in six of the offices (including Lieberman and Obama), realizing that it was easier than we thought. We were also dressed in suits so everyone knew we were important.
Our evening ended with research, writing, lifting and hopefully sleeping. The days since the last post were exciting as well. I can't remember every day, but I recall that we found a place to get 12 wings for a dollar on Tuesday nights - so that will be our outing tomorrow. We also paid a visit to the Sierra Club and the American Petroleum Institution for some exciting classes. Saturday we went on a run... ya, it got above 60 degrees so now we may begin running once again... and we ended up at the National Gallery of Art. We viewed EVERY PIECE in the east and west buildings, even though the thousands of pieces began to look very similar. We then ran across the mall area to the Hirshorn Museum to conquer another Smithsonian, and stepped through the Smithsonian castle into the Museum of African Art, Sackler and Freer galleries. Although the feeling of accomplishment was at a maximum, our energy and food levels were low so we returned 'home', ate as much food as we could, then left for Virginia, where we played a little basketball and sat in a hot tub at a member of ASP's house.
Sunday we had an unexpected snowstorm. After church at Union Station we went to a free college-aged pizza event-thing. To make the day better, we had a snowball fight the mile and a half back to our apartment. Then we grabbed our shovels and got to work for three-plus hours. Wednesday we hope to visit the DOA and get Sean a bank account, then thursday is the DC United game, followed by another promising weekend. I feel I've covered it all. We're still waiting to see if we'll ever have a day to relax! Until then, the posts should stay interesting. Thanks for the cookies Mutyu!!! Goodnight all.