Opportunities

"Rooftop View" © 2013

Since moving to the Washington, D.C. area nearly a year ago, I have been amazed at all the new experiences that keep making themselves available to take advantage of. I have had the opportunity to visit more museums than I ever thought possible, learned more about the history of our nation, been a part of an inauguration, made many food discoveries, seen concerts, plays, spoken-word tours and even musicals. All this, to just give an idea. The close proximity to many other cities has also allowed for a great deal of travel, and thus experiences in more new (to me) places.

A few nights ago, I had the opportunity to attend the A.A.P.D.s "Rooftop Celebration" at 101 Constitution Ave. NW in D.C. It was filled with hundreds of people from the disability community, congressmen, representatives, and maybe even a couple high profile guests. One of those guests was the new Secretary of Labor, his first day on the job. Somehow I ended up riding down in the elevator with him and his security detail (secret service?). The image above was taken from the rooftop that night, providing a unique perspective of our nation's Capitol. It is a rare opportunity to be able to get on-high in D.C., and I enjoyed every minute of it. To the left was a great view of Union Station, and to the right  is the Botanical Garden, housing the final day of the "death flower" bloom.

I am really enjoying the Washington, D.C. area and all it has to offer, and encourage everyone to seize the opportunities before you, take time to live, make the most of every day. More than anything, learn to appreciate all the world has to offer. You don't have to be rich, but you do have to be diligent and methodical in finding a way to maximize every opportunity.