My trip to Washington

I flew in to DC Monday for a job interview in a Maryland suburb. I conquered my fear of flying, although the fear had managed to grow in my head during the last 4 years since I've been on a plane. I was not nearly as afraid of flying as I thought I was and I enjoyed both flights, there and back. Having a few beers prior to certainly didn't hurt. They were also short 75 minute flights, which contributed to my enjoyment. I'm actually pretty sure that I fell asleep on my evening flight last night which is something I had trouble doing in the past.

The interview went well. I think the company is going in the right direction; constructing new buildings, adding jobs. Everyone seemed to love it there, I liked everyone that I spoke to, and the location is beautiful. Let's see how it turns out. If the money is right then it looks like it could be a winner.

Last night when I was sitting at the airport having a beer, everyone around me starting clapping and running towards the walkway to catch a look at something. I turned around and only noticed a lot of men in dark suits with red ties. I mistakenly thought it was some hero pilots or something. This makes no sense, but I don't know... maybe pilots get applause? Anyway, I turned around again quickly and noticed blonde spikey hair walking past me. Right around the time I put it together in my head someone yelled out, "We love you, Hillary!". So yeah, Hillary Clinton walked approximately 3 feet away from me. I could have reached out and gently caressed her face if I was in the mood to be beaten half to death by a dozen secret service agents. I shook Bill's hand in 2004, so I could have completed the Clinton circle, if you will (you're next, Chelsea).

Bill Clinton is pretty much the president of my childhood, he was President from when I was 10 to when I was 18 and will probably always be a significant Presidential figure to me for as long as he is alive. I'm glad I got the chance to hear him speak at my graduation in 2004 and also to shake his hand. I supported Hillary originally in the 2008 election before I kinda got swept up in Obama-mania like a lot of people. I still think that Hillary could be a good President - maybe some day.

This was actually my first time in Washington - I saw a lot of the monuments while in the taxi, which was cool, and I was feet away from a political powerhouse. Add that to a successful job interview and I'd say it was a good trip.