My First Day!

Today was my first official day as an Einstein Fellow.  I wanted to make sure I was there on time so I set my alarm for 5:15 a.m.  Out the door by 7:15 to walk to the Metro.  Stepped off the Metro at 8:07.  It took me longer than I thought it would.  Good thing I gave myself extra time.  Could have saved myself some time if I had skipped breakfast, but how was I to know that they were going to feed us.

Morning was filled with orientation.  Introductions. How to fill out forms.  Dos and don'ts.  Calendars.  Then they bring lunch.  Then off to the Einstein statue photo shoot.  Some of us elected to walk the 8 blocks.  It was very hot and we were all in suits, but the walk was welcomed.  Lots of publicity pictures.  I took a couple with my camera so I could share with you.

This is me by the Albert Einstein Statue.

Then we hopped into taxis and went to the Buca di Beppo restaurant in Dupont Circle.  It was incredible.  They served us family style.  

Two different salads

Fried mozzarella cheese

Thin crust pizza

Chicken linguini

Shrimp penne

Egg plant parmesan

Green beans

Broccoli

Two different desserts

Everything was served in courses with lots of wine.  I had to try everything (except the wine).  I was so full to bursting.  Eight block walk to and from the Metro to get home helped.  In bed by 11 p.m.  Busy day tomorrow.