Metro Woes
For the second day this week, the orange line on the Metro from DC is shut down. Apparently the heat has been doing weird things to certain parts of the tracks. On Monday a car derailed, and today a driver saw something that didn't look right, so they shut down while they checked it out. When it's down, things start to pile up and you realize how many people use the Metro to get around.
On Monday, Nick had to jump between 4 different Metro lines before he got to a bus stop that would bring him back home. Then, he barely missed the bus and had to run for a block and a half to chase it down. Finally it stopped at a long light and the driver let him in when he knocked on the door. Sounds like a scene from a movie, right? I'm hoping tonight he'll find a bus sooner.
As for me, I did a little snack shopping at Trader Joe's. It is a big adjustment not having a 'normal' grocery store to shop at. The products are all things I've never seen and they don't have most of the things I'm used to buying. Seriously, $4.00 for 12 gourmet vanilla marshmellows and no cereals, but three rows of wine and coffee (no hot cocoa)--come on people!!!
Next door to Trader Joe's is a Famous Footwear. I had some fun trying on shoes, but found some that I wanted to buy--I'm trying to hold back!
For the second day this week, the orange line on the Metro from DC is shut down. Apparently the heat has been doing weird things to certain parts of the tracks. On Monday a car derailed, and today a driver saw something that didn't look right, so they shut down while they checked it out. When it's down, things start to pile up and you realize how many people use the Metro to get around.
On Monday, Nick had to jump between 4 different Metro lines before he got to a bus stop that would bring him back home. Then, he barely missed the bus and had to run for a block and a half to chase it down. Finally it stopped at a long light and the driver let him in when he knocked on the door. Sounds like a scene from a movie, right? I'm hoping tonight he'll find a bus sooner.
As for me, I did a little snack shopping at Trader Joe's. It is a big adjustment not having a 'normal' grocery store to shop at. The products are all things I've never seen and they don't have most of the things I'm used to buying. Seriously, $4.00 for 12 gourmet vanilla marshmellows and no cereals, but three rows of wine and coffee (no hot cocoa)--come on people!!!
Next door to Trader Joe's is a Famous Footwear. I had some fun trying on shoes, but found some that I wanted to buy--I'm trying to hold back!
4 comments:
What a pain. I hope that everything goes well for him next time. I sent you an e-mail about the reunion. Let me know if you got it.
wow sounds like he's had some long days. Did you know that my brother daniel is out that way on his mission? anyway i bet you guys aren't too far from eachother. hopefully things get better with the metro.
My dear emily! I haven't been able to check your blog for a while because I to was husband-less for a month. The joys of summer internships and you having to stay behind and teach school. :) I hear you it isn't much fun. I know you guys decided not to take a car out...are you regretting it now that there are so many metro issues? And what ever happened at the end of school? Did you tell them you aren't coming back??? what is next years plan?? LOVE YOU!!!! Have a great summer way out there!
I love the metro! I love the RED line! I love Trader Joe's! I love DC! Aww Em... you're making me homesick! :( I hope you guys are having fun out there. Take advantage..there is A LOT to do!! Miss you!
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