Memorial Day!

Manassas, VA: "Memorial Day!"

Forecast: 86 degrees Fahrenheit, blue-sky sunny.

Expect: Lots of grilling (see photo, right).

In the past few weeks, I've traveled over 1500 miles throughout the southeast. In North Carolina, I drove to Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Winston-Salem; I visited Charleston, South Carolina, where I DJed at CHEX, and also Blacksburg, VA (VaTech). It was incredible to travel in the emerging warmth of summer smells and foliage, so sweet and specific to my grade-school years.

Now I'm back in Manassas. What does that mean? Good question. I've spent copious amounts of time on Craigslist lately, pining for the perfect job and a comfy apartment a little closer to DC. I'm starting job interviews this coming Tuesday, which is a step towards that goal.

I'm looking forward to CCB tomorrow, which is my general practice time with Bobby, and my chance to hang out with Kate. I feel fortunate to have them as friends in the vicinity, even if we do live in the polar opposite ends of the DC web.

Unfortunately I didn't get to go to either Camp Jitterbug or BIX, but I did enjoy dancing with David at Glen Echo last night. Tom Cunningham's Orchestra played well, even though the singers seemed a little off in comparison to the rest of the band. In fact, I've probably danced more this week than I have any other week here in DC. Jam Cellar this week was a lot of fun, in addition to small random bursts of dancing with friends. I'm excited about where my dancing is going, even if some nights are more on than others.... :)

--aba