Busy weekend

This weekend was probably the most social weekend that I've had since moving to D.C.  Thursday was Mary Beth's birthday, and so Friday, she came out and we went to dinner and out to the bar to celebrate her birthday and the birthday of a girl I didn't know.  I have to admit, I wasn't so sure that Friday night was going to be that great of a time, but I was incredibly wrong.  I ended up running into a friend from college and we spent the evening catching up, and we've made plans to get together in the new year.  I'm really excited to have someone else that I know in the area, and I think she and I will have some great fun together.

Saturday night, I spent much of the day being exhausted (three hours of sleep will do that to you), but then I went with some co-workers to see the White House all decorated for Christmas.  One of my co-workers got tickets for the tour through, and it was so beautiful.  The decorations were absolutely amazing.  I have to do some touch-up work on my pictures, and then I will post them.  I am amazed at the work that goes into decorating that building.  It was gorgeous, and all the fresh greenery made me long for the days of real Christmas trees.  Of course, real trees are probably a lot easier when you have staff to clean up the falling needles.

Today, I grabbed lunch with yet another friend from college, someone I haven't seen since we graduated.  We weren't tight in school, but we were more than acquaintances, and it was really nice to catch up with her.  We also have plans to get together in the New Year.

I love how the Christmas season seems to bring people out of the woodwork.  Getting back in touch with these old friends is a gift in itself.

(We will return to Holidailies prompts tomorrow)