post-vacation blahs, tater tots & gunshots

Volunteering at the water polo matches on Saturday was fun, and there are still a few members playing who were part of the Wetskins back when I played with them in 1999. I caught up with one volunteer who was with me in Peace Corps as well, and it was good to catch up. I was surprised at how much I had forgotten about the sport, but I guess it has been 8 years or so.

I think the post-vacation blues definitely set in last week when I got back, and linger on today. I saw a lot of neat things and met some wonderful people, but it's back to the grind here in DC. I wish I could travel more.

But Mari spiced things up a bit on Saturday with her classic Mojitos and Tater Tots party. Somehow, the two went together. I recommend a mojito and tater tot party for any occasion. It was good to hang out and meet some of the neighbors.

And spicing things up even more were the six gunshots we heard on the block at about 11:30pm Sunday night. I was actually nestled into bed for a change at that hour, and got quite the start. Apparently Skwurl saw a red or maroon car speed away after the shots rang out. I don't know if any property or people were targeted, but there has been increased police presence on the block since Friday, particularly at a certain property on Q closer to 5th Street. Nothing but trouble from that address. Anyway, as the 4th of July approaches, it's not uncommon to hear fireworks on the street, but those were definitely the sharp ring of gunshots.

Job prospects have slowed now that summer has kicked in. Anyone who can take vacation time in DC does so, and in some places not a lot happens between June and August. No word from that interview a few weeks ago, but government jobs are slow to act, so we'll see. Job leads are always appreciated!