Went and saw my first opera on Saturday. Lucia Di Lammermoor with wife and S. I think I liked it but I was too tired to enjoy it very much. Got up at 5:30. Did a bunch of stuff, then ended up hurrying to the opera at 7PM. Too much stuff before opera. Got there 3 minutes late and had to sit in the very back row of the second tier till intermission. Beautiful sounding. So, so, so much better than recordings. Could have used binoculars though. And wish the subtitles would have been better.

Previously went on tour of capitol. I wasn't expecting much, but was still disappointed. Wandered around capitol mall museums. Skeletons were the best. Insect zoo was nice but way too small. Made a huge mistake concerning shoe wear.

Then took subway back to car. Which wasn't as alienating an experience as I remember.

I used to give money to the beggars. Now I don't just because I really really really don't want to hear their stories. At least no fatty tried to ask for money to get something to eat.

Then a nice dinner at Busboys and Poets. The fava bean chili was good. But 3 minutes too late for the opera. Oh well.

Had a pretty good time with S. Though she thought my 80's mix CDs were pretty gay. OMD, depeche mode.