So today I went down to breakfast and found some other people looking lost and such so I asked and they were also from our group. I had breakfast with some really nice people from Salt Lake City, Utah and the other people are from Alabama, upstate NY, and PA so its kind of an interesting mix. Most of the people who came have never been to Washington before so it is also interesting to hear their perspective on everything. They also were telling me where they were from they made a really big deal about the contest and were interviewed by local news and honored by the mayor and stuff which just doesn't happen in a city like New York. Also, I am the youngest adult here. (ha ha I know what you are thinking) and I got some interesting "You're the teacher?" reactions from people which I think I was prepared for. Also there are kids who answer their teachers, "yes ma'am" ??? That doesn't happen in NY does it? It's kind of cool.
Today was a crazy day of touring all you can see in one day. I need to go back to some of these places and y'all know how much I love museums. The minerals and gems at the Smithsonian is unbelievable. I really likee looking at all the different crystal formations of minerals and I know so little about it. It is a part of science I really never learned before. We never learned earth science in school because I took some other science instead so I feel like I really want to learn it. All and all it's been an interesting experience so far. Tomorrow is when all the ceremonies and stuff are.
The thing is, when we get back to the hotel it is 8 and I am a little bored because there is no one here with me. It's a really nice room, but I think I said before, what is the point if there is no one to share it with? Does that make sense. I mean I value time alone and I know I will get back to the city and be like I wish I was alone, but certain times it is not all that to be all by yourself. Does this make sense. I think this might be why these blogs are ending up so long. My computer is really not working as it should but when I finally get online it is pretty much okay.