So, I know I haven’t posted in a while, but I actually went home to CT last weekend for a funeral, so I didn’t have a lot to write about. By the way, I’ve found that getting to the airports (BWI, Reagan and Dulles) are all fairly accessible. I flew out of BWI in Baltimore and just took the metro to Union Station and Union Station runs transit to BWI. My trip back to DC, luckily, was much shorter because I was able to talk my way into the first class section of a direct flight to Reagan International Airport, which is literally one stop away from the Hamptons.
The one thing I can say is that after being home for just a few days, I missed DC and was really excited to pull into the Crystal City station. Often, even within these posts, I’ve found myself typing “home” when referring to DC. The city truly has me spellbound, and I’m already planning to try and come back to intern over my 7 week winter break.
Last week was VERY hot in the city. Our attorney asked my partner, Nikola, and I to go out and serve subpoenas in the southeast quadrant of DC for a trial this week. Although it was definitely frustrating at times, it was rewarding to finally learn how to navigate different parts of the city. In fact, I was proud when I was able to give two different people directions to two different locations today. The best part of the subpoena assignment was the ability to see those that we subpoenaed testify at trial this morning. Even the one woman who swore that “she wasn’t coming into no courtroom” was in court bright and early this morning.
I also made my way to courtroom 310 in the DC Superior Courthouse to watch the verdict in the Wone trial be handed down. While there was damning evidence against the three co-defendants, there was not enough to convict them of any of their charges. Two entire courtooms as were at maximum capacity at 11am when the judge made her ruling! Afterword, there were probably 10 or 11 news stations outside with cameras and microphones waiting for lawyers (yes, each side had a small army of lawyers!) and such for comments. We were even able to see one of the defense lawyers speak to the press!
I’m very excited to experience the 4th of July in DC. I hope to get to the National Mall to watch the fireworks. Hopefully, I can chill with my boy Lincoln and watch the fireworks go off over the reflecting pool in front of him…
Until next time…
xoxo
Katherine
P.S–I found out the marina that I went to was called the National Harbor in Maryland. They have water transit to all of the Nationals games, outdoor movies and music festivals all summer! I’m very excited to go back!
Katie Fun fact # 2:
Although she seems like quite the adventurer in her blog posts, Kate had one summer where she refused to walk anywhere! Sadly it was that summer that her family decided to travel to the Painted Desert, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, The Grand Canyon and The Petrified Forest. Needless to say Katie spent countless hours and miles on my shoulders.
Next Katie fun fact with her next post.
Katie’s Loving Big Brother
Brian “Hy”
I’m glad to read that you are getting the most out of this summer experience. I think that college isn’t all about what you can learn in a lecture hall or from reading a textbook. The whole world is a living classroom….experiences and exposure to new ideas, new people and new places are of great value in the process of acquiring an education.
I am not pleased with the outcome of the Wone case, and I think 1-3 people just got away with murder! I wasn’t in the court room to hear any of the testimony, and my opinion doesn’t matter anyway….I read up on the case, and the evidence against the three men seemed damning…obviously a lot was info was not included in the documents I read. I’d like you to let us know what the Washington newspapers are saying abut the verdict.
Go to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers to commemorate Independence Day. Say a prayer for these brave men and for all our service people.
Here’s to a wonderful holiday weekend, Kate! Be safe and have a wonderful 4th of July!