So, two weeks later, I get a chance to write about my venture to the Cherry Blossom Festival (only 9 more festivals to go). Saturday night, I headed to the festival with Karsten, Cornia, and Chris. We metroed in, saw the half hour display of fireworks down by the pier, pretty weak if you ask me. But it was nice to be by the water. Sunday, I got up and took the metro once again to the tidal basin (down by all the monuments and the Potomac). I can't even describe it if you have never seen it. The Cherry Blossoms all in full bloom were beautiful. I have pictures to post with this entry. I just wandered ariound since I was by myself, felt a little silly asking people to take my picture, but here they are. I found contentedness as well as lonliness. I am getting more and more used to my surroundings and going places by myself, but at the same time, everyone was there with their significant other or their friends, family, etc. All I had was a book. It was one of those moments where you realize that no matter how many times people might say it, we just weren't built to be without human interaction. And no matter how much I say it, I really do want to find someone to share things with. Maybe one of these days. In true festival spirit, I bought some roasted almonds, but I was surprised there weren't more festivities going on - afterall its a festival. There should be entertainment, clowns, etc. Instead everyone was doing their own thing. And not one single crafter - but I guess things that I am used to are harder to maintain in a larger city. I missed the days where they had small street festivals and the parade. But I got some nice pictures. Two days later, the Cherry Blossoms fell off - what a difference! My computer is being stupid - posting pics tomorrow.
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