When I was a kid (shh I'm not still a kid) my parents used to take me to D.C. to the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum, where I would promptly head to the gift shop and ask for "spacemanicecream." I do still refer to it by the same name today, but that is a different story.
The point of my rambling introduction of my childhood is to say that I think I've always liked D.C. It's quite possibly the only place I can see myself living other than Raleigh. I like D.C. because of the architecture, how clean the capitol area looks and just the overall feeling of the area. The whole worse-than-NC winter thing bothers me, as does the higher cost of living, but other than that I'm quite at home up here. I've never been much of a huge city type of guy though, I much prefer a smaller city with the bigger city amenities - I guess that's why I like Raleigh so much.
The drive up to D.C. wasn't too bad; the state troopers were out in full force in VA. I saw no less than 10 people get pulled over and even more eager troopers waiting for their prey. I kept it to under 10 over to be safe :)
Vinney and I spent most of yesterday sleeping, since we were both up at around 5AM to take our respective methods of transportation to get to D.C. before noon. We had dinner at Maggiano's (our first time), and I was quite happy with my 4 cheese ravioli. I've been on a ravioli kick ever since I had some amazing ravioli during my trip to Dresden at the beginning of last year. I think Maggiano's is the first place since Dresden that I've really enjoyed ravioli at, so it gets my recommendation.
Bhangra Blowout is tonight but now we're going to head out and grab a small lunch before wandering about the area. I'm getting the feeling that working on my ASIC project will have to wait until I get back to Raleigh :)
Have a wonderful Saturday guys 'n gals. Take care.
The point of my rambling introduction of my childhood is to say that I think I've always liked D.C. It's quite possibly the only place I can see myself living other than Raleigh. I like D.C. because of the architecture, how clean the capitol area looks and just the overall feeling of the area. The whole worse-than-NC winter thing bothers me, as does the higher cost of living, but other than that I'm quite at home up here. I've never been much of a huge city type of guy though, I much prefer a smaller city with the bigger city amenities - I guess that's why I like Raleigh so much.
The drive up to D.C. wasn't too bad; the state troopers were out in full force in VA. I saw no less than 10 people get pulled over and even more eager troopers waiting for their prey. I kept it to under 10 over to be safe :)
Vinney and I spent most of yesterday sleeping, since we were both up at around 5AM to take our respective methods of transportation to get to D.C. before noon. We had dinner at Maggiano's (our first time), and I was quite happy with my 4 cheese ravioli. I've been on a ravioli kick ever since I had some amazing ravioli during my trip to Dresden at the beginning of last year. I think Maggiano's is the first place since Dresden that I've really enjoyed ravioli at, so it gets my recommendation.
Bhangra Blowout is tonight but now we're going to head out and grab a small lunch before wandering about the area. I'm getting the feeling that working on my ASIC project will have to wait until I get back to Raleigh :)
Have a wonderful Saturday guys 'n gals. Take care.
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Jigga - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - link
Whoa, what's really weird is I just drove up to DC on Friday from Chapel Hill with friends for Bhangra Blowout, and I had this slowass driver in front with a Connecticut tag and 'YALE' stickers on her car!! You didn't drive up in Vinney's car, did you? :PMegasaxon - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - link
NV40 stuff is under NDA till 9AM, aparently. So sometime after then, is my guess.Adam K - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - link
Hey Anand;We are all eagerly awaiting the news about NV40!
When will we see something at AT?
mtn26bkr - Monday, April 12, 2004 - link
anand,Trust what what xiety says. I'm from Baltimore, MD, north of DC, and the crime and drug problem is awful in DC. The tourist sites you visited are nothing like the rest of the city. Definitely wouldn't suggest living in DC. If you wanted to be nearby but away from all the problems Montgommery County, MD would be excellent. That's where many politicians. Also, they have excellent schools if you're thinking of the future ;).
Have fun.
Xiety - Sunday, April 11, 2004 - link
Anand,I am from Blacksburg, VA and a frequent to D.C. Believe me, visiting a city is a lot different than living in it. If they asked me to name a big city which I wouldn't live, it would be D.C.
Crime rate is the highest in U.S., roads are extremely bad, etc, etc. :)
Good luck.
madd - Sunday, April 11, 2004 - link
tell us how Bhangra Blowout is.Who is performing?
anand lal shimpi - Sunday, April 11, 2004 - link
GTaudiophileIt was at the restaurant at the hotel I was staying at, I don't remember the name but I should have it somewhere at home. I'll try and look when I get back.
Take care,
Anand
Cliff - Sunday, April 11, 2004 - link
Maggiano's is good...i've eaten at the one in houston...chicken parmesan (sp?), mmmm.GTaudiophile - Saturday, April 10, 2004 - link
Where did you each such good ravioli in Dresden? I work for the German government, so my travels often take me overseas, and I'd like to know where you ate. I'll be in Dresden in July on business.Frohe Ostern!
Anonymous - Saturday, April 10, 2004 - link
You need to post some pictures of you and Vinney. :-)