Yesterday I hit up the National Equality March. I brought my cousin with me and we had tons of fun, at least, until my friggin bag broke. We were gonna stay in DC until the end of the Breast Cancer 3-Day. That was the plan. But I wasnt lugging my bag all over land and creation for that long. So sad. It looked awesome as we were driving out.
The march was peaceful and fun. Lots of photographers there, but I didnt make it to the actual rally. We were tired and hungry and thirsty, so we hit up Tortilla Coast. I will jump at any reason to eat at Tortilla Coast. Seriously. It was delish.
So, I finally make it home after dropping off A, and I realize that my knee is completely shot. I busted it first while climbing off of the Renwick Gallery (apparently, Smithsonian frowns on people scaling their walls for shots). I must have twisted it wrong. I saw friggin stars as I climbed down. The pain was excruciating. Thankfully, I was able to walk it off. Then, later, I was catching up with my cousin, I tripped and wiped out, landing on the same knee. I also saw my camera hit the ground pretty hard and as people were trying to help me up and ask if I was ok, I was only caring about my camera. She’s ok. Just a little scuffed up on the lens hood. Thank god for the lens hood.
Just as I was writing this entry, I was called by CNN. They’re gonna put my stuff up on their website, again. Pretty awesome. Its never gonna get old.
Anywhoo, when I got home yesterday, I was looking back into the kitchen from the living room and saw a dark spot on the ceiling. Ugh. A leak. M went upstairs to ascertain the location of the leak, went into the bathroom, stood above the spot, flushed the new toilet that we installed, and drip drip drip. Fuck. So, an hour ago, he called a plumber and we’re fairly certain that its the wax seal on the new toilet thats effing up. Hopefully this wont cost alot.
Anyway. Because of the plumber, I cant go to the mountains. Although, I’m fairly sure that M wouldnt appreciate me trying to climb mountains with a really fucked up knee, either. We’re gonna go on Friday, now.
So, thats what happened yesterday. *whew* Its exhausting just recounting all that. I leave you with one of my favorites from the march. Enjoy!

Lady with balloons
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