11:25 Munched on toast points and capicollo with Mark. Content.
12:35 Promoted to the advanced rueda (salsa) circle by the teacher. Victorious.
12:36 Realized do not possess any advanced rueda skills! Terrified.
12:45 Released from advanced rueda circle. Relief.
14:00 Ate Filipino food (lumpia mmmm) at a DC street fair. Curious.
14:25 Observed parade of asian cultures in traditional wear - no Chin/Kor/Jap represented. ?
15:15 Ate more Filipino food - HALO HALO + ubi. Delight.
15:35 Found spot to sleep in the sun, by the Capitol building.. duck poop abounds. Tentative.
15:45 Found new poop-free spot in the sun, by the fountain in National Art Gallery west garden.. the sounds of children playing, of water falling, the sun on my face and the breeze in my hair. Bliss.
18:22 Found small sparrow flopping helplessly on the sidewalk. Sad.
18:24 Pulled gently on his wings and feet, but realized his neck was broken. More sad.
18:25 Cradled it gently in my hand where it does not struggle. Helpless.
19:12 Felt its tiny heart beat one last time. Devastated.
19:45 Attended a lovely birthday dinner but my heart hurt too much to enjoy it. Numb.