Learning and Washington

Yesterday was my Freshman Class Trip to Washington DC. I had never been there, so I was pretty darn excited. We went to the World War II Memorial, Vietam Memorial, Korea Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and the American History Smithsonian Museum. Oh and Arlington National Cemetary.

Going on this trip, I knew little about any of these things. I knew Lincoln and Jefferson were good presidents, and the Smithsonian were giant. But I think I actually learned something. I learned:

• There are hundreds of thousands of names on the Vietam Wall. That's crazy. All those people died fighting a war that was really worthless. It pretty much broke my heart. I also found out that there are 4 different names from my school. That's crazy.
• There is a crazy amount of Pop Culture stuff at the Smithsonian. And historical musical instrments. Now, anyone who knows me knows I am a huge Band/Film nerd, so I pretty much wet myself/ Jizzed in my pants when I got there. The first Kermet the frog, Doroth's slippers, Bill Clinton's saxophone, the first ever flute, props from All In the Family. My freaking god it was amazing
• Arlington dosn't appreciate it when you run into there "Silence and Respect" signs. Oops. But, seriously, the place was amazing. It was realy quiet and peaceful. I thought it would make me uncomfortable and I would hate it, but it made me feel tranquil and at ease. I kinda of loved it.

Anyhoo, I love DC and I wishd we had went to the Holocaust museum, or seen the White House. I actually learned something on a class trip, and I'm so happy  went.

May The Force Be With You,
Katelyn