Heat wave!!

I just wanted to say that we are having a heatwave today! It is 47 F today--wow! It honestly feels warm to me...that is so weird. In Los Angeles it has been in the 80's in the past couple of weeks...that is going to be HOT for me. Oh well.

Tonight is going to be awesome--I am going to see the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra with the National Symphony Orchestra and Yo-Yo Ma at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with some ASP friends. I love music, especially symphonic pieces, and what makes this even better is the fact that I spent 5 weeks studying Iraq and now I will hear their symphony! Also, my parents are buying me and my closest friends pizza tonight, so that I can celebrate my birthday in Washington. My parents are great! They have supported me financially the entire semester, and they never stop giving of themselves. They knew how much it would mean to me to celebrate my birthday early with dear friends (My birthday is December 31st).

Back to work...when Newt is in the office, things are crazy busy. So much to do!