On this Saturday, my friends and I decided to escape from the Charles Village community. This day was destined for greatness. This day, the place to be was the nation's capital. On this Saturday, we went to Washington.
Some of you may not be aware of the close proximity between Baltimore and Washington D.C.; it really isn't far. This makes the matter of travel awfully convenient. For us, it was as simple as as putting some gas in my friend Joe's tank and hitting the highway. There was no real itinerary, it was simply about leaving campus. Though it is summer, the coursework at Hopkins can still wear you out; it does build up. The thought was that a day in D.C. would do us some good.
One word for this trip to Washington? Random. We started a Howard University- a historically Black college in the Northwest section of D.C. The community is filled with all kinds of cultural stores and independent grocers and restaurants. After loafing around, and driving through the city checking out random sites, we decided to hit Georgetown. 
The day was getting away from us, and we were getting tired. In an area where parking can be tight on the streets, we found a space immediately. It was time to walk around. Often, when sitting on a corner, waiting for a friend or your ride somewhere, I get annoyed. It seems like everyone has purpose with the exception of my own idleness; I am really a proponent of spending every bit of time being productive. It was different at this time. In Georgetown, I just chilled out. The temperature was about 85 degrees, kids were walking with their parents, everyone seemed happy and my own happiness fed off of theirs. Windows down, music blasting, shades on my face, walking all over the place... I was worn out! The excursion from Baltimore to D.C was just what I needed. I was able to get away from campus, and really clear my head. I definitely need to repeat this before my summer at Hopkins comes to a close.
We piled into a rental SUV at 2:00 on Saturday Morning.
We made it to the park!!!
The sleepless night was worth it!
Game Time...
Back on the road. A stop at a Wal-Mart in Jerusalem Township, Ohio.
Sleeping after a party at the University of Michigan.
We're in Michigan... might as well stop at my Granny's house. The food was amazing!
Nap Time.
Randomness after we return to the road.
The sun sets on the way home.
We're back on campus... Now for Some Sleep.
