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Here's the family I mentioned.

That's what she said!

That line cracks me up, silly as that might sound. I saw a few those today after having gone to a Postsecret exhibit at the Hillyer. I'm glad I got to go since tomorrow's the last day for it. It was nice getting to see it again live since it's been a long time since I went to one, 3 yrs now actually. I was still living in Hampton around that time and drove 3 hrs just to see it, along with FOUND. I got teary reading some of the impromptu made ones. They left some papers out and crayons out for people to write their secrets and I'd say about 6 walls were covered with these secrets. I didn't make any, it was enough just to see others' because I already see myself in some of them. One made a comment how the secrets are full of sadness. From what it seems though, I think it's the sadness or the negative emotions that one tries to let go while holding on to happiness as much as we can. I know there has to be balance but I think we can relate more on each other's pain more than anything, it's one of the basic emotions that shows we're all the same.

So I did that and stopped by Dupont Circle afterwards, and grabbed Ben and Jerry's ice cream and sat down and read The Onion. I originally had plans but it didn't fall through, and come around the time I was supposed to meet, I was glad it didn't happen since I felt tired and just wanted to go home. Still have a bit to go in getting the apartment set up but no rush on that, working on my room at least so I'll know where everything is once again.

Yesterday, I took my mom to Ruby Tuesday since she's never been to one. She thought it was okay, but I think it was mainly due to her ribs being dry. She told me about it but not til after having eaten it so I asked why she didn't say anything sooner. I'll admit I get agitated with her sometimes, it really feels like we've switched roles. After that though, we just sat out by the parking lot and goofed off a bit. I was debating what to do about my phone situation since I'm trying to go simpler with mine. I ended up getting one off of Amazon, a more basic phone than the iPhone so I can get rid of the data plan, and just use it for the basic stuff. I'll probably miss the Google maps but I'll manage, I've lived okay without having one of those as much as it has been helpful.

Oh, I never got to mention it but where I'm temporarily working, there's a lake on the side of the building and there's this family of 5 ducks. I might take a picture but in the morning when I pass them by, it brings a smile on my face that I just wanna sit there and watch 'em. Animals just seem so peaceful sometimes. It doesn't look like they have a care in the world but to just be, and get their basic needs met. No dreams they try to achieve, no wrongdoings they feel guilty about, but to just be and exist. But then, we're animals too. Does one ever achieve that kind of peace though? At times, I'd like to think I get a glimpse of it. There's just this wave of feeling that comes over you, and you're just at ease with the world, and how things are. Perhaps it's just a matter of being able to go back to that place more.

Here it is

The beard's all gone after having shaved it Monday morning....

To whom should I write

Well, I figured I'd write a little something while I'm recovering from lunch. I did record a vid to post instead but we don't have internet yet at the new place. I think I might have mentioned that we're moving to a different apartment which happened this Saturday. Had some complications with the movers I initially hired, so had to call around last-minute to find a different one. They didn't get there til 7 though, and the move in all took 5 hrs. I seriously wanted to leave for a drink and get wasted lol It was just so tiring having been up since 8 that morning and not moving til 7 at night.

But it's done with so definitely glad about that. We had to come back yesterday and pick up the rest of the stuff and clean the apartment. Now, it's just a matter of getting the new one organized. I definitely won't be moving anytime soon again. It's in a good location since I'm nearby the major interstate.

I'm "temping" once again for another slot that my company has for the agency we work for. It's nice since I get to learn new stuff. And the eye candy too! There's a lot of mil guys here so it's cool just to see 'em. I'm sharing a cube with this one girl and I love her already :) She's pretty funny so we'd just talk about some random stuff.

Aside from the move, things have been quiet. My tennis lessons started last weekend but the first one got cancelled since it rained hard Saturday morning. Then the swimming class starts next week. Catching concerts here and there as well. I got to see Santigold and Peaches so that was nice.

I think I'll still post the vid tonight. I grew a mini-beard but ended up shaving it yesterday. Everyone's like 'whoooa, kris is becoming a man!' or ask me why I'm growing it. Really no reason but to change it up a bit. A pic when it was growing...

Gottabe unstoppable

Saw this vid today and it just made me smile. I'm actually seeing Santigold next week at 9:30 Club, yay! I'm even more excited.

the mall

This past weekend was actually my memorial day since I actually worked the holiday so I can have Friday off instead. It wasn't bad at all, since I had one customer come by since he needed help with his account. It gave me pretty much all day to read Yes Man which I did not know existed until recently. I enjoyed it, it was a light read of all this one guy's experiences after he became more open to the world, and said yes to pretty much everything afterwards. Just got me thinking how I wasn't as open as I could have been when I was in Japan, but oh well coulda, woulda, shoulda.

It was a quiet weekend overall. I'm in the process of priming the apartment since the lease ends on the 24th and I'll be moving to a different one come that time. Funny how I will be living in the same apartment complex I lived in when I first moved to the DC area. Coinkidink? Hmm, I wonder if that means anything.

Saturday, I went to the National Mall since it's been a while since I've gone around and explored DC. It was a nice day out that I just didn't wanna waste so drove in to the city and went to the Botanic Garden and the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI). Both were interesting. Amazing to see all the variety of plants that exist that it really makes you think that everything on the earth is designed after all and is just not caused by a bang. I took some pictures but will be uploading it to my flickr site another time. The NMAI was interesting too, it was nice to learn more about their history and their way of living back in the day, and to how some kept their culture/language intact, but at the same time, adjusting to all the changes. A fellow blogger actually has gone to the museum and eaten there so figured I would stop by the cafe since he suggested it. It was actually neat that they let you try some of the dishes instead of having to buy them blindsided. I got to try buffalo, and wild boar but ended up going with chicken haha. I was so tempted to just wait and go to Potbelly's for lunch but figured it's not everyday I'll get to eat authentic native foods, so derr. I said Yes :)

Aside from that, it's been quiet overall. I ended up having to reschedule my swimming class so I can take the beginner's one to learn it from the basics. And I'm also taking tennis lessons soon so it should be interesting. I've always wanted to play so actually acting upon it rather than just thinking. I probably should shut up about it at work haha.

I kinda got carried away at American Apparel since the last time I actually bought something from there was back in '05 when we were in LA. I pretty much just got shorts and there was one that I thought looked nice on the guys I've seen wearing it, but it looked off when I had it on. I think it's just my build and it doesn't look right, though it's sexy as hell! It's this West Coast Short though I have their Jersey P.E. Short which I just wear to bed since it's a bit snug and it would just show too much to people.

It's almost 1 and I'll try to get some sleep now. My sleeping pattern sure is out of whack on the weekends. Ah well, more changes!