Courtyard Tysons Corner By Marriott McLean

... with 3 kids ages 4 and under answer their phones on Sunday at 10:30pm?) my friend Trish took me in :) It was great to catch up with her, meet the newest member of the brood, and not spend 24 hours in airport and hotel. While I spent most of the night and following day refereeing a tight match between AT&T and United Airlines (fierce competition of who could frustrate me most), I did get to appreciate a day in the life of ...

... I'm sure everyones sick of hearing me say "I haven't had ___ since before I left for Japan! I'm soo excited!"), going to a sporting event, happy hour, party or just shopping at the mall (it's so good to be back if only for the american sized clothing!! I finally have new clothes!). I've been up to New York and Baltimore to see friends from Mary Washington, down to Durham, North Carolina to see Tom at Duke, to Costa Rica for Christmas with Tom and my Dad, and out to ...

... contributing to insight and the ability to learn through comparison. As a student who graduated in 2001 and will obtain his MPA degree in 2009, these classes are sometimes odd. I receive credits for participation and my mark is determined by exams. Also, I am being taught political science after I gained the knowledge of politics in practice. Nevertheless, studying at GU remains hard. And predominantly interesting.

... Overall Expenses by Country: Percentage of total cost Mexico: $1 ...

... that an Australian flagged airline and airline staff should know what to do in their own country.. Warning to all I have found out that their US group is not located in Australia but in some place in the SW part of the state. I don't have a good feeling about this... But who knows. The next big adventure is hotels and the feature of my next blog. Since again, I know nothing about the hotels in Australia and I ...

... were in behind the store in a hidden room full of designer handbags. Well Korinne found 2 she liked a Prada and a Gucci bag. And the bidding began hahahahah. We got them to half there original offer. Was that a deal??? Who knows and likely not but they are very nice bags. So this set a precedent. We were offered to see watches etc. Eventually I got myself a watch and we each ...

... About the only American given to it is the Southerner, who persists in his regard for a certain terrain, a certain history, and a certain inherited way of living. He is punished as his ...

... return for two weeks next year. I won't be able to do a full month, but I think I will attempt two weeks every year at the same time. One day, maybe I will have a beautiful apartment in Paris from which to spend a month or two a year ! That's just another dream. But, I found out that dreams really do come true when I dreamed that would one day study French in Paris ! So, I will keep on dreaming !! Until next time Paris, Je t'embrasse vivement !!!

... to babysit the cutest monkey in town, Kay's niece Bella. Hours of playing in the park and chasing Uncle "Hankie" (Frank) around the house, we failed to reach our goal of teaching her all the four-letter words we knew. In another reverse logic, we instead adopted her 3-and 4- and 5-letter word language. Several weeks later, we still find ourselves conversing in Bella-speak (Mo. Mo milch. Peeze, mo milch. DerYouGo. AhlDone ...

... walked down the aisle to a folk band playing "Ode to Joy". Damn, you people are good. We boogied the night away to oldies and hip-hop. It was love and joy all around. The whole wedding week filled me with such deep adoration for my whole family (Chris' Dad's half included). It was splendor to return home to find Chris so happy. Jen is a warm and good-humored woman who directs kids in musicals, how cool is that. They have a beautiful comfort together. Now go ...