Last weekend I traveled to NYC where I experienced hot yoga for the first time and ventured through the bar scene of 9th St and 2nd Ave with two old friends from my year in Israel. As always I had a fantastic time and reaffirmed how much I like new york better than DC....
Also, a little bit about hot yoga. DON'T DO IT!!!! But that's just my opinion/findings, if you must do your own research... i would send someone else to do it for you.
Back to DC. While I'm having just a mediocre time in here, things are starting to get, well at least a bit more chaotic, which is better than the alternative. We have a Nigerian delegation composed of members of the Nigerian National Assembly (pretty much the equivalent to our Senators and Represntatives). Well they are all crazy. I mean they are really nice people, but extremely demanding. One actually made me make a call to Macy's to see if they have the Irresistible Givenchy perfume there...seriously!?! To them I am a lowly servant who should be ready and willing to fulfill their wishes, whether it be making a dumb phone call or videoing them while touring the Capitol. Apparently if you are a Senator in Nigeria you take the budget alloted to you and pocket it...so it is an extremely lucrative job. They all have a dozen drivers and hire someone to pick up their dog crap. Hopefully our seminars will change something...but change seems a little constipated in Nigeria...Nevertheless, there is one older man who dresses traditionally and is the cutest thing I've ever seen! Maybe it is because he doesn't say much but he is definitely my favorite.
Side note: I also was able to see the Capitol building and meet the Architect of the Capitol, just thought I'd brag
On top of all of that I found a few perks to this job when we have a delegation in town. FREE FOOD! And yes, I am still in University and poor so I can revel in free food. I got free lunch on Monday and get free candy, fruit, and pastries throughout the day.
Lessons learned. Nigerians make me tired...and so does hot yoga (btw by hot i mean 100+ degrees, not an exaggeration)
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