On Sunday, August 16th, I took the metro down to Washington, DC to have some lunch. Every time I go into DC to see the capital and the monuments I have a good time. And every time I go I remind myself how much I take the area for granted. Growing up around DC made me think seeing the White House was boring. I saw it every year on at least one class field trip and nothing exciting ever happened while I was there.
As a “mature” adult, I’m glad I can appreciate the area more. My brothers and I went down to Union Station, walked around the area and saw all the great sites. These included the Capital, the White House, and the Lincoln Memorial. At the end of the day I promised I wouldn’t wait as long till I made a return appearance.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Oriole Game
On Tuesday, August 11th, I drove up to Baltimore, Maryland to see my favorite baseball team play the Oakland Athletics. What a great time and what a great game! Before the first pitch my buddies and I met up at “Pickles.” Pickles is a bar across the street from the best stadium in Major League Baseball, Camden Yards. I am always grateful to be so close to such an impressive stadium. Every time I’m there I have a blast. This time was no different. Pickles was a perfect start to the night and the O’s winning 3 to 2 in an action packed game was a perfect ending.
During the game, as my 22 year old self was sipping a bud light, a Oriole park patrolman asked me for some identification. All my friends had a good laugh. I guess that’s what I get for looking like an 8th grader.
During the game, as my 22 year old self was sipping a bud light, a Oriole park patrolman asked me for some identification. All my friends had a good laugh. I guess that’s what I get for looking like an 8th grader.
Baltimore Houses compared to Bethesda
On Saturday, August 8th, I drove up to Baltimore, Maryland to visit some old college buddies. At least four of my better college friends landed jobs in the Baltimore area and because I live only an hour away, I will be able to see them a great deal over the next year. Saturday was the first of many trips.
I would like to comment on my buddies’ living arrangements. I, very proudly and just recently moved into a house in Bethesda, Maryland with a few friends. I searched for three months and got the best deal available. The rent is $1,900 a month and the house is in a great location. It is small but it has a wrap around porch and my friends and I have really equipped it with some nice stuff, including picnic tables, a hammock, comfortable furniture, some big TVs, and a fine grill.
I thought I had it nice, and I do, but I was astounded at the places my Baltimore buddies are living in. They are huge! They are paying the same rent that I am and their places are at least twice as big. To be fair, they are in relatively poor neighborhoods were crime is commonplace. So in that respect, I would rather be living where I am. Still, it boggles my mind how drastically the price of living can change even within the same small state.
I would like to comment on my buddies’ living arrangements. I, very proudly and just recently moved into a house in Bethesda, Maryland with a few friends. I searched for three months and got the best deal available. The rent is $1,900 a month and the house is in a great location. It is small but it has a wrap around porch and my friends and I have really equipped it with some nice stuff, including picnic tables, a hammock, comfortable furniture, some big TVs, and a fine grill.
I thought I had it nice, and I do, but I was astounded at the places my Baltimore buddies are living in. They are huge! They are paying the same rent that I am and their places are at least twice as big. To be fair, they are in relatively poor neighborhoods were crime is commonplace. So in that respect, I would rather be living where I am. Still, it boggles my mind how drastically the price of living can change even within the same small state.
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