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For those of you who know me best, you will have no trouble understanding why this bit of news will have me smiling all through finals week...

I'm absolutely wretched, I know :)

More From Our Nation's Capital...

As promised, here are a few more pics from my trip to DC. If you, like myself, never had to endure a tumultuous bus trip there in the 8th grade, I would highly recommend making a visit to our capital. It is an amazing city, full of great memorials, intriguing architecture, and much much more. It's incredible to walk around the streets and realize that this is where so many of the world's decisions are made. So much power and so much potential. It's astounding, really...

The Hall of the Americas, inside the OAS building.

President Lincoln's Memorial.

Cherry blossoms.

At the WWII Memorial.

Inside the towers of the WWII Memorial.

The Capital Building and its reflective pool.

A different view of the Capital Building.

G.W.'s home.

The National Cathedral.

The steps of the Supreme Court.

P.S. Thanks to everyone who left birthday notes and greetings!!! It was a great 25th, and I'm looking forward to many more years with you all :)

Holy Crap!

Holy crap! is correct my friends. I'm aghast to see that my last posting was on March 28th and a quick glance at my planner reveals today is April 17th. What on earth have I been doing with myself? How I have I managed to leave this poor blog untouched for almost three weeks???

Well, I suppose there are a couple contributing reasons. First and foremost, school, and my impending graduation. Yes it's true. Despite wandering off the beaten path on numerous occasions, I am finally completing my undergraduate studies with a B.A. in International Relations. I am ecstatic to be finishing my studies, but somehow, for reasons not completely known, I find myself gearing up for another season of nose-burying, book-reading fun. At least I will be attending only part-time while I work and attempt to settle into West Michiganian life for a couple more years. Clearly, I am insane. No need to remind me of this.

Thoughts of an extended suburban life are made even more difficult after a fabulous trip to our nation's capital. April 6-15 found me in DC for the Washington Model Organization of the American States. For a week I pretended to be a diplomat from Nicaragua, presenting resolutions, debating facts and figures, and my favorite part of all--hobnobbing with other delegations and representatives. 26 universities from throughout the Americas represented various member nations at the event, and a great time was had by all. Here's some evidence to prove that the week wasn't all business...

2007 MOAS Gala.

Thirsty diplomats at Clydes.

Dancing until 3am at Bravo Bravo!

Pole dancing???

Dinner at Lauriol Plaza.

In addition to the good times with my fellow delegates, I made the obligatory trips to the national monuments and the classic DC spots. I'll be sure to post those pics in the next couple days, but for now, this is all the update I can muster.

Thanks for your patience with this delinquent blogger. I'll post more soon...I promise :)