The Last Weekend... EEK

I cannot believe I am about to type these words, but yesterday marked the start of the last week of my semester in Washington, D.C. (Sad face/tear/gasp.)

Well, the thesis rough draft was sent last Monday and there is only one week left, I spent the past weekend parked away from my usual spot at Starbucks in Pentagon Row and truly enjoyed the living in the District!

On Friday night after work, I met up with a friend her college friends at a pasta restaurant in Gallery Place/Chinatown called Vapiano. DC Chinatown is not nearly comparable to NYC's, but it was nevertheless still so cutely decorated. The restaurant we went to was very contemporary in the way you ordered. When you walk in, they hand you a card that you swipe after ordering your pasta and drink. Then, you watch as they make your order of freshly made pasta right in front of you and proceed to your seat. At the end of your stay, you hand your card to the cashier who again swipes it, so you can pay for your final order. 

After that, I took the metro down the yellow line and passed my usual Pentagon City metro stop to get off at Eisenhower Ave. stop. A lot of the others in the group and I went to see the new James Bond movie, Skyfall. Not to become a movie reviewer here, but if you want two hours worth of refreshing new energy with a substantial taste of nostalgia, go watch this movie.

The next day, I went to the Embassy of Czech Republic for a Christmas Market. Not going to lie, attending this event made me feel very cultured! It was really fun to go to--- The ornaments and decorations were beautifully crafted, while the hot wine and little foods were definitely a plus.

Later that night, I went to see War Horse at The Kennedy Center. I wish I took a photo of the theater because it was gorgeous. I did not realize it until I walked in, but I actually visited the nation's performing arts center during my eighth grade trip as well. I recognize the parade of the states' flags in the grand foyer immediately.

Kennedy Center (during the daylight)

The Ken Den

After accidentally almost stumbling into the Opera, we managed to find our terrace-level seats. Being in this theater was completely different than attending a Broadway show. The theater was so wide and spacious that it set a grander tone. The entire center in fact gave this tone because it was so massive, as it consisted of many, many different theaters.

View from beyond the speed of sound (aka the very last row of the theater lolz)

The play itself was so impressive, particularly the horses. The simple operation of the horse is what made illuminated the performance. That is the best part of the theater: A show's production does not require advanced technology to leave a lasting impression; it's actually more impressive with simple operations.

Lincoln Memorial

The Nocturnal Washington Memorial

I have been dying to go to the monuments at night and finally did! I don't think I need to describe how beautiful they were, but I do wish I brought my real camera to take photos!