Figures...

>

> Tonight at 515pm...
>
> Me: 'Summer I'm about to miss my flight to Atlanta... There's
> another which leaves an hour later so standby for updates.'
>
> Summer: 'well you wouldn't be a Zackrison if you didn't miss a
> flight now and then!'
>
> Ah she knows me too well... But in my defense, I've gotten much
> better! I'm just adjusting to some new airports...
>
> So excited for the weekend in Atlanta!

Sweet.

These lovelies are out on the EA's desk which is to the left of mine. She's not in today and I'm hidden from view from the hallway. I get a kick seeing how many people come by and take a handful of these m&ms when they think no one is watching. Also interesting: who uses the spoon instead of their hands and who are the main repeat customers.


Oh the little joys of life.

Yesterday I had to be in our downtown office which is steps away from the White House. We finished up at 4:30pm and most people rushed out to beat traffic home (if that is even possible...). I instead took the time to check off some of the DC Walks on my list. I snapped this little shot of the White House. You know, just walking around after work, running into the White House, no big deal. :-) I really enjoy living here.

Last weekend I made the trek out to the DC temple and stopped by the house I lived in for the first 5 years of life. It was very lovely. Note to self: the iPhone gives you the route which is lowest in miles, nonetheless surface streets and backroads from Arlington, VA to Kensington, MD is NOT very efficient...

What a way to start a morning.

I can't believe my luck.

This morning I went to bootcamp so I was up and ready to go to work very early/on time. I wasn't far from my neighborhood when I was pulled over by an Arlington police officer. Apparently, I had rolled through a stop sign while turning right (very likely...) and I was not wearing my seat belt (I wasn't on the freeway yet, I would've gotten around to it...).

He took my license, info, etc and wrote me up a ticket for both offenses. As I waited, I was mostly bummed about the fact that my clear record was going to be ruined right when I'm about to start paying my own car insurance. Lame.

You see, in the exactly 8 years that I've had a license I have only received 1 traffic ticket. All the other times I've been pulled over, I've been given only a warning. Can you believe that?? I can't explain how I have been this lucky but for some reason I am always able to get out with just a warning. I hope this is some kind of magical, life-long ability! My one ticket was for a carpool violation the summer of 2002. I've had a sparkling, spotless record ever since, of which I'm very proud. I've more than made up for it in parking tickets, but that's besides the point.

I figured my streak would end sooner or later. Officer Peart brought my two citations back to my car and we chatted a bit about having just moved here, the procedures for contesting a ticket should I choose to (that's when I said "uhh but I WASN'T wearing my seatbelt, how can I contest that?"), I asked if I could just pay today instead of waiting for the court date, etc.

As we were about to part ways he said "You know what, I'm going to go ahead and switch these two tickets to official warnings instead of citations. You seem like a nice person. Welcome to Virginia." He extended his hand for a welcome shake and I happily drove away.

Which means, officially, as of today...

I've been pulled over 13 times and only received 1 ticket!!!