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January 17, 2009

This is me and the 11 other KIPPsters standing behind the US Capitol.

Today, a lot of people were saying that yesterday was colder than today. However I disagree. It was really cold today to me, I can honestly say I couldn't feel my fingers at all. You don't even know how much it hurt.

Today we woke up bright and early so some of us could take showers and write blogs. We all made our lunch and ate breakfast. For breakfast, Coach Cadres made oatmeal. She also had sliced banana, walnuts, and GOLD sugar. She made each KIPPster put at least a little bit of bananas and walnuts in our oatmeal. I got a little bit of milk put into my cereal too.
We next walked to Georgetown University. A lady that goes to Georgetown University showed us around. Her name was Rachel. She decided to be our tour guide for the day. She is part of the blue and grey society. Those colors meant that they were neutral during the civil war. She showed us the food court. We also saw Healy Hall. They had lots of traditions. Two of them stood out the most to me. One was to not step on the seal on the ground, walk around it. People were told that if you step on it you would have to stay in school for more years than you're supposed to.

Also, we went to the U.S. Capitol. I was very excited to be standing where the 250,000 people will be seated watching Obama being sworn in. It was so empty on the Mall compared to how many people will be there on that morning.

We saw the Supreme Court and we also saw the Library of Congress. Next we went to the Air and Space Museum. We took lots of pictures and had lots of fun. When we got back at the house we all sat down, because we were tired from all that walking.

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Hey Bria hope ur having fun at DC .I love ur blog and wear two socks at once to keep those toesy woesies warm. Also stay warm in the cold.

Kobe Bennett 10:51PM 01/25/09

Hi Bria I really enjoy reading your blog about what you have observe in washingtonDc. I really hope i can be there with you but, i see you at school. I have read through your comments from other viewers and one mentioned that you were very emotional before you left .i'm sorry for reading through your comments. say hi to nyla for me and also say hi to the teachers for me.

Jasmine foreman 9:54PM 01/20/09

hi bria hope you see what you wanted to and hope you r having fun and say hi to all the teachers and have fun i will see you soon back at school your friend janeque

janeque 3:28PM 01/19/09

hi Bria wish you are having fun with your friends and i can not wait to see you back at school camille said hi and she love you have fun from janeque and camille see you soon

janeque 3:19PM 01/19/09

What monuments have you visited so far? What has impressed you the most in our country's capitol? What are the people like that have come to share this important time in history with you? I look forward to reading more about your adventures.

Ms. Marie Comerford 2:19PM 01/19/09

Well it's the day before the inauguration I know you'll enjoy every minute of this historic day. I am very proud of you. This is an experience you will always remember and share with all of your family now and in the future. Take lots of pictures continue writing your blog, keep a personal journal and your ticket, receipts, or memorable papers to scrapbook. I hope you get to see all of the historic places in D.C. Have a great time. I love you, aunt Sil

Aunt Sil 1:20PM 01/19/09

I love you, Bria. I hope you have a good time. When you come back I hope you have lots of pictures of Obama and his kids. Love you Trinity

Trinity 9:10PM 01/18/09

Hi Bri. I miss you. I hear you are having a good time there. I'm having a good time out here in the warm sunlight. I wanted to talk to you over the phone and tell you that I LOL when I heard that u fell on the train. And me and G-MA said I bet she looked like a turtle trying to get up. well, Trinity is getting on my nerves so I miss u. Talk to you so. bye. Love Tris

Tristen 9:08PM 01/18/09

Hi Bria, How is your stay at the University of Georgetown? Try to wear 2 pair of socks to keep your feet warm or wear socks and a pair of tights together, that will keep your legs warm too. Have lots of fun.

Special O. 2:07PM 01/18/09

Bria, Class of 2016

Hi, my name is Bria from the class of 2016. I am a freshman (fifth grader) at KIPP Academy of Opportunity middle school in South LA. I am one of the hard working students who has been selected to go to the presidential Inauguration and tour Washington, DC, as a result of my writing a stellar essay! I will be blogging about my leadership development in Washington, DC, each night between January 16th and January 22nd. Feel free to subscribe and get my daily postings! "Be nice. Work hard."

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