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The DC trip was a rousing success. Michela and I drove down Thursday afternoon through hardly any traffic, and had a fun chill evening with Josh, who played way too many Paramore videos for us. Then it was up early, drop the MCATeer off at the med library, and sit in a wee glass room and wait for the interview fun to begin. The tour was a joke — I’m spoiled as I spent many years on campus — but the people we met, particularly Donna Sullivan, were fantastic. I got a great picture of what medical school at GU would be like. Plus, the interview was laid back and fun, and the weater was gorgeous. It was so nice to be back in Georgetown …

After that, it was a big ol’ BBQ dinner in Arlington with the Spenners, the Tants, the Stroineys, the Palmas, a Bueno, a Newman, a Canary, a Shnek and a Williams, and a Tom and some Rob and Marissa. Poor Michela, stuffed into a back room with 17 years of my history. She did well, though Mindi had cougar claws on for some reason.

Some more quality time with Josh, and then it was up early for a nice walking tour of the Mall. Michela had never been to DC, so the proper thing was to play host. Of course, there are so many new things there (the WWII memorial, the Korean War memorial) that I was quite excited as well. The pics are pretty good. Then, a traffic-free scoot back up to NYC and Bob’s your uncle, back home.

Now that you’ve heard about it, go check out the pictures!

And then, on Monday, I got to meet the foster kittens. Four of the sweetest wee things on the planet. And I get to visit and rile them up and then leave so they keep their foster mommy up all night. Sweet! I only wish they’d stay kittens for longer …

… since I figure that even though I’m going down to DC today for a few-day trip, there’s a ton of snow down there and the trees are shy. Still, it may be warm on Saturday, so there’s hope. Haven’t been showered with pink petals in years.

Why DC? Well, tomorrow I’ve got an interview at the Georgetown Universty School of Medicine. It’s my alma mater, I was there seom ‘91 to ‘95, so I figure I definitely want to talk to them. Plus, Joe’s family was so helpful during the application process … thanks Joe! 

Another reason? Michela’s never been to DC, and she can visit some friends and tour museums (of which she’s fond) while I tour the hospital and get grilled in my monkey suit. Plus, it’s high time she met some of the Bardonians and Ducksters.

We’re leaving in a few hours, wish us safe travels … and I should have pics posted up when we get back! If you’re in the area, we’re doing a dinner reunion thing at Tallula’s in Arlington on Friday, around 6:30p. Come on by!