oh dear...

[I think these kind of blog posts are cop outs, but I have a little to stay about a lot of things]

dear blog,

sorry for neglecting you so. i have had adventures, seen many friends, thought many a thought, all of which i want to share, and will do so in the coming days.

dear tourists,

i'm glad you're here for the cherry blossom festival, glad you're here supporting the tourism industry, but don't look so surprised when i give you the stink eye as i pass you because you couldn't be bothered to make room on the sidewalk for others.

dear small unattended child,

if you're not careful (rather, if your parents are not careful), i just might scoop you up next time your guardians are distracted taking pictures of themselves touching the top of the washington monument, because you're so gosh darn cute (same to you, wandering puppy).

dear group of school kids i passed on my walk to work on friday,

just because i am dressed up to go to work, and walking by a senate building, does not mean i am a congresswoman. but i did appreciate the "pardon me miss congresswoman" and "excuse me congresswoman". it's a nice change from being asked if i am an unaccompanied minor in the airport.

dear mockingbird that is always singing outside my window,

did that rock i threw sorta near you scare ya? huh? huh? did it? guess we'll find out tonight...

dear courtney,

thank you thank you for visiting dc this past weekend. i loved the opportunity to hang out with you and finally catch up. i found this gem from our night out:

which reminded me of this picture from high school when you (wrongfully!!!) accused me of stealing $5000 of project graduation money from you. i forgive you. please visit again.