Washington, D.C.

My mom and I went to DC last week and these are 2 recommendations I can make re: DC.  First, is the Old Town Trolley Tours, which is a hop on hop off tour that goes on all day and will pick you up and drop you off at some hotels.  The drivers are friendly and know a lot about history.  They are also the only hop on hop off tour bus that goes into Arlington, which is a must see.  I was very impressed with their service and would use this tour in any city they are in.

Second is the Museum of the Bible.  I highly recommend this as well.  It is only 2 blocks south of the Smithsonian.  It is huge and has many cool exhibits that takes hours to see.  It was a very interesting and  amazing museum.  And it is free!  Although donations are welcome.  They have a fly over ride ($5) that shows you where the Bible is in the capital, exhibits about the old and new testament, a living village during Jesus' time, tons of Bibles, and an exhibit on how the Bible has influenced cultures throughout the world.  It is almost overwhelming all the artifacts there are to see.

So we had fun in our nation's capital.  As well as the previous time we were there, we visited some of the Smithsonian museums, and toured the many monuments and memorials.  Everyone there was so friendly and helpful, I was amazed and proud of our nation's capital.  I do love to travel!

Another Update

It has been almost a years since I started teaching at my school, and I finally found out about 2 months ago that I didn't get the four nights a week job.  But I still have the 2 nights a week job.  I'm not sure how I feel about this, but I picked 2 things to do those other nights, so that I can still stay busy and active.

One is that I am taking a drawing and painting class starting next month.  I am excited for this, for I have always wanted to do art but never allowed myself the luxury.  Now that I am working, I am giving myself this gift of doing something that I enjoy. 

Also, I am starting a Bible study next month as well, through my church.  I couldn't find a Bible study that fit my needs, considering the nights I work and how so many have age and stage restrictions.  I have never done this before, but it's something I've wanted to try.  

So that's what's new with me.  Oh, and I got a new car.  For those of you who know that my dad is  a big Ford fan, he got me a Suburu. He believes that's the safest car, and I trust his judgment on cars.  I know nothing about cars, so I thought this was wise.  I love it actually, I feel safe in it.  I feel rather spoiled in it, I never would have been able to afford it on my own.  But it makes things a lot easier for me.

And I am 50!  I heard that on average, people live into their 70s, so I realized, wow, I have 1/3 of my life left.  I better make it count.