Getting Warmer

The District warmed today. The final remnants of last week's snow have finally melted, exposing drab yellow grass and a landscape still recovering from winter. I tooled all around the Metro DC area running last minute errands this morning and afternoon with a friend gracious enough to act as my chauffeur for the day. I stopped by my old apartment in Virginia and visited my former roommate to pick-up the random assortment of mail that still gets sent to that address. My passport and VISA seem to be in order. I worked my way through my 2008 tax returns. Most importantly, I got that crisp line-up at my barbershop (and I was reminded again how much I love barbershops - but that's a whole 'nother post.) Later in the evening I was able to purchase gifts for my Brazilian family. I bought my Brazilian mother, sister, and cousin Barack Obama t-shirts from Urban Outfitters (Obamania has no borders.) For my host brother - an Extreme Couture shirt (he's really into jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts) and for my father a workout shirt (he likes to work out.) I'm also bringing down assorted electronics as a sign of my appreciation and thanks (in advance) for their hospitality.


The excitement is building. I might try and pick up some more little gifts for the rest of the galera (gang.) Any suggestions? And if there are any requests for gifts from Brazil, let me know!