May Days

I knew this year was going to pass quickly, but when it actually happens it's still a bit of a surprise. Only 3 months and a bit to go before my time in DC ends. I celebrated my 24th birthday last Friday! The celebrations were pretty low key but just what I needed. I had lunch at my favourite spot in Bethesda - McCormick & Schmick's for their Friday blue plate special: Fish Tacos. In the evening the roomies and I ordered in sushi and tuned into Austin Powers for a Friday night movie. I'm not quite sure how it happens. For the last three birthday's we've celebrated in our house there have been big plans to go out and party. And then the day arrives and we decide to be bums and stay in. We're such awful party animals.

I spent the weekend dog/house-sitting for a couple at the church. Magnus, the dog, made sure I got my exercise in giving him plenty of walks. And I got my fill of cable tv for a while - I've become a complete Food Network convert - so long TLC. On Saturday I headed down to Cleveland Park and treated myself to a pedicure & manicure (well, thanks to mum). And took a stroll through the National Zoo. It's just so beautiful here already - I'm going to miss DC spring so much.

And work continues on as usual. Our clientele has transitioned however from being predominantly addicts and alcoholics to the mentally ill. Which makes for some interesting occurences at work. Yesterday we had a client try to throw a chair at another. This morning however was quiet, fortunately. This afternoon I have a meeting with the pastor from one of our supporting congregations. As a special project I'm setting up these meetings to touch base with our supporting congregations and to look for ways in which we can collaborate. It's nice to have something a little different to keep me busy - a big change from working with our clients.