compassion

A great Ted Video on Compassion, and the value of getting outside of ourselves.
take 12 minutes and watch
its a goody

out with the girls in VA

Upon my return to the beltway a flurry of emails began to circulate.
It was not long before I was breaking bread and toasting with some of my favorite people.

One slight difference, I've been learning to enjoy Virginia. gasp!
During my time living in the beltway, the rivalry between DC proper and NoVA (norther Virginia) was a hug point of contention with our group of friends, now most are living in Nova and our fun is just as loud and full of belly laughs in the "NoVa" burbs.

A testament to our awesomeness I say.

Nats v. Cubbies

dc nights.

Pato y Tigra Reunited in D.C.

Arrived in D.C. on Tuesday
and my beautiful friend Nancy from Grad School in Denver
graciously offers not only her home
but also an airport pick-up! 

What service no? 

Well, who popped up out of the back seat as she pulled up to the airport but my peace corps partner in crime, El Pato Hinkle! 

And with a welcome sign to boot. 

off to a great start in our nation's capital.