1.) Seeing the ruby slippers. Yes, I admit, I totally queened out over the ruby slippers. Ok... lets be honest... I queened out over the ruby slippers and seeing the first lady inauguration gowns. But, it really was the ruby slippers. I felt, though, that they should have been in more of a ceremonial place in the Smithsonian. They were just kind of sitting out amongst other less important things... like Kermit the Frog (who is smaller than I thought) and Archie Bunkers living room. But, yes, I got to see the Ruby Slippers.
2.) Walking the National Mall with Eric. We just had fun. We were laughing and joking the whole time. And, even though I was a total tourist and wanted to take 17 pictures of everything, he never got annoyed and told me to hurry. He just let me history nerd it up and take all the Photogs I wanted. Even at the end, when we were both tired from walking 8 miles, we still had fun.
3.) The Holocaust Museum. This is interesting to put this as a favorite memory. It wasn't fun. I didn't laugh. I don't even know if I would go again. But, the Holocaust museum was such a powerful, intense experience I had to put it on the list. It was an incredible experience. I learned a tremendous amount... about that period in time... and about group think... the power of authority and persuasion...and about mankind can treat each other. The Holocaust museum was an intense experience that I'll not soon forget. Thank you, Eric, for sharing it with me.
4.) Friday night and the night on the town. I'll admit, I thought I wasn't going to like it. I don't normally do the bar scene. But this, for various reasons, was a good night and I had a lot of fun.
5.) Seeing the "The Raising of the Flag at Iwo Jima" memorial. This meant a lot to me.
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