Sunday updates

Hello world. The week at work was really good. Our execs as well as one member of the events team (there's only 3 of us) were away on international travel so we had a lot to keep up with -- and again, I feel like an important part of the team. Watching this conference come together has been so so amazing. this has been one of the best experiences ever. Even though I'm completely broke, and I miss my family & friends, it's totally worth it.

The weekend has been a rollercoaster. Friday was awesome; we went to Philadelphia as a group and it was awesome to bond like that. We had so much fun. It was great to see where the Founders debated and signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. It was also cool to see the Liberty bell. AH. loved it. I also loved the city itself; the atmosphere was awesome. Not mention it was a beautiful day outside. We went to this area called South Street, and it was sooo fun. Definitely very culturally diverse--reminded me of Dupont or something, but way more fun. People watching there was really cool. That night we got back and just crashed -- 5ish hours in a packed fan can make you sleepy!

Saturday Jamie & I went to ben's chili bowl with her coworker. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to make it back one more time before leaving. They showed us this video while we were there about all these historical moments & BCB being on the news. The Pres has eaten there :) I just love that place. The weather yesterday & today has been crazy. 90 degrees both days! I love it!

Last night I logged on to facebook and was greeted with some shocking news. I found out that my ex-boyfriend's freshman year roommate, Rob, was killed in a car accident. Rob was only at Simpson for a short amount of time, but while he was there, we all loved him. My roommate and I spent a lot of time with the boys of Kresge 7 and we always talked about how we missed Rob and wished he would come back to visit. He was just driving along on Friday night when he was hit head on and killed. The driver of the other car was not killed; nor was his passenger. It's so tragic and it really caught me off guard. Rob was exactly my age...which makes me think: if I were to die today did I fit enough in? It doesn't ever seem like a real possibility but when someone is taken from you so unexpectedly like that it really makes you think. RIP RK 4/24/09.

We also went out to Adam's Morgan last night, which was fun because there were a LOT of people and I got a Jumbo Slice piece of pizza :) I didn't feel too well, however, so we came home. While we were waiting for the metro, we experienced something I hope I never have to witness ever again. A man who was obviously mentally disabled, drunk, or both, ran down the escalator and threw himself onto the tracks. Luckily, Jamie saw this happen and screamed for help. The guys around us grabbed the man and helped him up onto the platform..the scariest thing was the pair of headlights coming in our direction from the tunnel...ugh, I shudder when I think about it. Had we not seen him, however, I think it would have been fine because the approaching train slowed down dramatically. The driver must have seen some kind of ruckus happening. I'm so grateful. That was probably the scariest thing I have witnessed in awhile; I dont know what I would have done had that man succeeded in his suicide mission. My thoughts and prayers are with him.

Today we went to the Eastern Market, as it may be one of our last opportunities :( . Finally got some chips & salsa that I always sample and love but never buy. I love that place; definitely going to miss it. I have a sinus headache today but I'm trying to get papers done. 2 done, 3 to go.

Hope everyone is doing well. Shout out to my girl Emily who had her 21st birthday this weekend!