P.S. I actually wrote this post on my drive across the country 2 wks. ago but it didn't get saved so here's draft #2. :)
- cherry blossoms in the Spring
- professional sports teams in all sports
- Atlantic coast beaches
- meeting and associating w/mucky mucks
- the humidity (as long as it isn't extreme)
- amazingly beautiful Fall foilage
- an endless amount of ethnic restaurants to try
- Eastern market and all the community farmer's markets
- the metro!
- all the free and awesome Smithsonian museums
- so much diversity
- Library of Congress and inside the Capitol
- being at the center of the universe (ha, ha)
- a plethora of VA vanity plates
- so many great American historic sites and fun cities close by - Boston, NY, etc.
- the best living situation (cute townhouse, roommates and neighbors)
- OBX!
- some pretty crazy partisan politics
- great shopping
- snow and ice storms like Snowmageddon
- the National Mall and all the monuments
- beautiful azaleas and hydrangea plants
- lots of fantastic running trails
But mostly, I loved living in DC because of the wonderful and inspiring people I met there. Co-workers, friends, neighbors, ward members, and friends that were like family. I learned so much from them and I'm so grateful to have had them in my life. The good news is that I love DC so much that I know I'll for sure be back to visit.
