#33 Reaction to a Snowstorm

One of the great things about living in DC is when a snowstorm is predicted, and by storm I mean even an inch. For some reason DC has not come to terms with the fact that they may get snow, so each time that it is predicted, there's a rush on all staple items and people generally freak out. Now in the last five years, we've had many predictions of snowstorms, but nothing of note, until just recently. I must say the wait was worth it, although I wish it had occurred on a Tuesday or at least a work day. Everything being shut down except liquor stores is a great reason to relax, pour some Baileys, and get out the sled, or snowboard as my roommate Sara did behind a friend's jeep, and take advantage of the anarchy of the DC streets in a snowstorm.

#32 The Hustle

I've realized especially this fall while I've been traveling a lot that I often get frustrated with people in other cities for walking too slow or not knowing that you only stand to the right if you don't want to walk down the escalator. In DC these are rules. No one strolls anywhere, and violating the escalator rule is enough to get you shoved or yelled yet. Even with the sea of tourists that visit DC, a DC resident knows how to execute the hustle so tourists don't break your stride. A friend of mine and I once discussed where the escalator rule applies. For instance does it apply in malls? I would argue that in the DC metro area it applies everywhere, if you're from another city, I'll forgive you in the mall. Its also more than the speed of walking, its the attitude. People in DC have somewhere to be, and its important. At my previous job we had an intern Max, that we nicknamed Hustle Max because of how quickly and with fervor he executed tasks. Well Hustle Max could be the mascot for DC, move out of the way Screech.

#30 Footer and Marla

I think this goes without explanation so I will be brief. Dr. Footer is my doctor and Marla is his receptionist. I've loved them so much that I've convinced about five of my friends to also go to him. I went to see Doctor Footer yesterday probably for the last time and I'm really going to miss them. An added plus to Dr. Footer is that his office is right next to Trader Joes.....