Yesterday was arguably one of the nicest days outside since I've been in DC. Kristine and I took advantage of the beautiful weather by walking down The Mall and over to the TJ Memorial. Although the cherry blossoms are past their peak, they were still blooming all around the Tidal Basin. For all the hype behind this festival, I would have thought the sight to be even more amazing that it actually was. Don't get me wrong, it was cool; it just wasn't anything too spectacular. I suppose all of the other cherry blossom trees that are scattered about the city spoiled it for me. Oh well, at least I can say I've had the experience!
Once we returned home, Kristine and I took it upon ourselves to majorly clean our apartment (yet again). It looks about a million times better, and I feel much more at home. We also saw KU's big victory over UNC. David was so thrilled with the win that he decided to come surprise me before heading back to MD. It was really sweet, and Kristine was extremely jealous.
Today, on the other hand, is miserable. It's cold, and it has been raining for a greater part of the day. Such a dramatic change in weather reminds me of being back in Iowa. However, when you walk the streets as much as we do here, you notice the weather conditions a lot more than you would while driving everywhere you go in the Midwest.
Bad weather aside, Kristine and I went to mass at The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception this morning. The Basilica was absolutely GORGEOUS...and extremely huge! It was great to hear the choir singing along with the massive pipe organ. Although it was much larger in scale, it reminded me of a classic Lessons and Carols at good old Simpson College. Kristine seemed less than impressed, but I loved it :)
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