Monroe to Washington DC

Well, it has all begun. It feels like I have not stopped doing anything from the moment I woke up on Monday. I started packing my bags, ate lunch with my parents, Cammi, and Cory, finished packing my bags, started and finished my pre-departure project, and early Tuesday morning got in the car with my folks to go to Milwaukee. Once there, we ate some breakfast and said our farewells.  Next, I had to go through security. I nervously set down my carryon, emptied my pockets and threw off my coat, and took out my laptop from its bag. I crossed and watched the look of confusion on the security woman’s face as my belongings went through. I admit, I was somewhat nervous of what might happen, so I said to the lady, “I bet it’s not everyday that you see bagpipes coming through.” She laughed and replied, “So that’s what those are.” I unceremoniously boarded my flight and flew to Washington D.C.