All year, I knew I’d be moving to Washington, D.C. But it wasn’t real until this week.I came. I metro’d. I signed a lease.

And I can’t wait to make it official next month when I move in. While I was in town doing the apartment search, I got the chance to look around the city, and I know I’m going to love it here. I spent an afternoon on the National Mall, walking between monuments and exploring the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.

History at my fingertips!

Much to my dismay, my favorite Smithsonian — the Museum of American History — is closed for renovations. Good thing I’m moving here and will be able to check it out when it reopens in 2008.

All in all, I’m jittery about my move. The city has so much to offer and I want to soak it all up.

Oh yeah, and I’m excited to start school again. Who thought I’d ever say that?