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“Traveler from Asia with a love for exploring new cities and cultures. DC stole my heart, and I’m already planning my return! I visit the States once a year and would love to connect with like-minded people. Big fan of good food, speakeasy bars, wine nights, and live jazz—let’s talk travel, hidden gems, or favorite playlists. Always up for making genuine connections and the possibility to meet in the future. Feel free to reach out!”

It's suddenly a dumb thing that I'm thinking about and can't complete. Because I remember:

• 11:00 - Seinfeld
• 11:30 - Friends
• 12:00 - 3rd Rock From the Sun (maybe?)
• 12:30 - Drew Carey Show (this could have either been swapped with 3rd rock, or it could have been later)
• 1:00 - ???
• 1:30: - ???
• 2:00 - national anthem, and sign off... for like 60 seconds, and then informercials

So was the last hour of programming repeats from the 11 o'clock slot, or something else? I'm oddly finding myself getting mildly annoyed that I can't remember this completely inconsequential thing.

i suspect that i was drugged a couple nights ago. 

you guys know that i can drink a lot—i could kill a 5th of Tito’s in 2hr and still relatively be okay.

i wasn’t super drunk when my friend & i got to a gay bar on U St NW. we’re sitting at a table and some guy we both don’t know sits at/near our table. i start chatting w/ him i’m curious to know where he’s from because he looks like my Bulgarian ex lol, he says he’s from a country in ctrl Asia and was in said country’s military. we started talking about some Russian/Soviet politics and we’re hitting it off

bar starts getting a little bit more busy, i’m getting a bit more drunk, friend leaves to mingle—cool. fun. he offers to buy me a drink, you guys know i won’t say no so yay. we go out to balcony to smoke a few cigs and start listening to some Russian rap, we’re having a blast.

last thing i remember. 

apparently i fell at least 3 times and my eyes were rolling in the back of my head which NEVER happens no matter how much i drink. my friend said that they were thinking about calling EMS.

i don’t remember how we got back to his place. i still had all my stuff; phone, wallet, keys and no one said i was assaulted so that’s good. what's someone's MO to potentially drug someone if they aren't going to do anything?

thankfully i’m okay now. i was back in action an hour or two later, but i felt terrible.

managed to get the guy’s #. i sent him a message when i first got his number and that was successfully dlvered. i sent another today and it still hasn’t read delivered. phone straight to VM, friend also says straight to VM.

the fuck happened???

forgot to add that while my friend was gone, some other guy who i barely remember sat at the same table next to the guy. i was already kind of blitzed at that point but i do remember him having this weird stare.

I'm a relatively new homeowner and would like someone to do a HVAC checkup/cleaning once or twice a year. From what I've read, it should be about $80 a session. Currently I just replace my own filters. Any good local recommendations?

I was so excited to get my metro Christmas sweater delivered today, but when I pulled it out it doesn’t seem to work. No lights, no chime. I’m bummed. Did anyone else get one and is there a trick to this I’m missing?

I want to take up woodworking and learn….does one take classes? Or just trial and error? Any reccs?

Visiting your city in a few days and had a question I was hoping for some help on. I collect flag pins, and really want to add a Washington DC flag to my collection. Will the average tourist shop have flag pins mixed in with the rest of the pins? Or can anyone recommend a specific place they know I can buy one? Thanks.

hi everyone, i’m looking for a computer repair shop that can solder on one of my ram slot tabs of my gaming laptop? most shops seem to only do basic/typical repairs so any suggestion is helpful! thank you!

Just like the title says. What are some songs you remember from, say, 2000-2004 on 93.9, 99.5, 95.5, etc. and the clubs from that time?

[FYI: Quotations are around everything as this is copied, not original, information. see the end for the source and contact information.]

"Beginning Dec. 20, Metro is altering train service and closing some Downtown Blue, Orange, and Silver stations as part of a major construction project to improve tracks, signaling, and make a smoother ride for customers.  Free shuttle buses will replace trains during the 11-day project. Work will be completed in two phases. From Dec. 20-26, Farragut West, McPherson Square, and the lower level (Blue, Orange, Silver service) at Metro Center will be closed. From Dec. 27-30, Farragut West, McPherson Square, lower level (Blue, Orange, Silver service) at Metro Center, Federal Triangle, Smithsonian, and the lower level of L'Enfant Plaza (Blue, Orange, Silver service) will also be closed. Stations will reopen Dec. 31.

Construction includes replacing grout pads, replacing fasteners and studs, welding open joints, upgrading platform edge lighting, and more. Metro strategically picked closure dates to minimize customer impact. Typically, this time of year has lower ridership. One longer closure also prevents months-worth of weekend shutdowns in the same area. Metro has reached out to several community and business groups to let them know about the upcoming work. During the closure, shuttle buses will replace train service at affected stations, providing customers with alternate access to stations. Shuttles will also use the existing bus lanes on H and I streets to speed travel. The following closures will take effect:

Dec. 20 through Dec. 26

Station Closures

• Farragut West
• McPherson Square
• Metro Center (lower level/Blue, Orange, and Silver service closed)

Service

• Blue Line will operate from Franconia-Springfield to Foggy Bottom (trains every 12 minutes).
• Orange Line will operate in two segments from Vienna to Clarendon (trains every 12 minutes) and Federal Triangle to New Carrollton (trains every 16 minutes).
• Silver Line will operate in two segments from Ashburn to Foggy Bottom (trains every 12 minutes) and Federal Triangle to Downtown Largo (trains every 16 minutes).

Dec. 27 through Dec. 30: 

Station Closures

• Farragut West
• McPherson Square
• Metro Center (lower level/Blue, Orange, and Silver service closed)
• Federal Triangle
• Smithsonian
• L’Enfant Plaza (lower level/Blue, Orange, and Silver service closed)

Service

• Blue Line will operate from Franconia-Springfield to Foggy Bottom (trains every 12 minutes).
• Orange Line will operate in two segments from Vienna to Clarendon (trains every 12 minutes) and Federal Center SW to New Carrollton (trains every 8 minutes).
• Silver Line will operate in two segments from Ashburn to Foggy Bottom (trains every 12 minutes) and Federal Center SW to Downtown Largo (trains every 8 minutes).

All stations affected by the winter closures will reopen on Dec 31.

Detailed information about the shuttle bus service will be available in the coming weeks. Metro encourages all passengers to stay informed and plan their travel accordingly.

Metro previously announced this work in February and other upcoming major work through 2026.

For updated Metro information on upcoming major construction, follow on X u/wmata, @metrorailinfo, @metrobusinfo, and sign up for Metro Alerts via text and email.

Release ID: 24-112 Media Contact: Emily DeTitta, 240-372-2282"

I enjoy going to some of the think tank events.

I don't know if it's just me but I often miss them. What do you guys do to keep track of the events and find them?

Not just think tanks but other events too!

TIA

Walking after dark in Glover Park down on the forest path, only about 6 pm, I heard a long howl straight ahead. Thought it must be a husky in a yard nearby until it was responded to by a chorus of howls from all around. One of the most terrifying sounds I've ever heard. I high-tailed it back down the trail and didn't stop until I was in residential neighborhoods.

Anyway, apparently Rock Creek Park is frequented by Coy Wolves, a hybrid coyote wolf. Be safe after dark, friends!

I need a new vet for my two cats. They can get scared and fussy so I need to find one who has a magic way with kitties. Any recs for cat only / vets good with cats? Ideally DC, but am fine to drive out to MD or VA for a better vet.

Hey all! Have a domestic flight out of IAD tomorrow at 6:30 PM. I've never flown out of Dulles before, and especially not around a holiday. I was planning on trying to arrive at the Ashburn metro station by 3:00 PM and hopefully to the airport by 3:30. Does that seem like enough time?

I do not have TSA Precheck, I do have clear but heard that it's not particularly helpful at Dulles. Should I try to arrive at the airport closer to 3 or is that just overly cautious?

Also forgot to add I should be leaving from a B Gate, so I believe that means I won't need to use any shuttles.

Anyone know any markets that sell real christmas tree's near DuPont circle? I moved here in March and this is my first christmas in the city. I want to buy a real tree.

Thanks 😇

Hi all. current front passenger here. im not in the drivers seat so im not going to complain too much about the wall being 4 inches from the lane or the various cones and assorted obstacles and impediments that make it like the final level of a very not fun video game

but the actual bumps every 5 feet what the hell have you done to the road

i would love if you all could provide the name and email address of the person supervising this lovely project

like how the fuck do people come “work” on this and say - “yeah nice job boys - thats a productive day at the gig” and just go home and eat peas like you’re not actual war criminals.

in fact, if you had any role in the current state of gw pkwy you should probably embrace seppuku and #%%#% - especially if you have a supervisory role.

the thought that the person who is in charge of the gw parkway is getting a pension has my blood boiling. their door should be kicked and flashbanged by federal agents pre dawn

then i think about the fact that if they are in an actual meritless advancement govt band compensation situation - they will probably not only NOT be punished - but actually advance from here

if whoever is in charge of this were a football coach they would be fired at halftime and asked not to come out for the second half.

pardon my take but whoever is responsible is actually a very bad person with very bad ideas

if they haven’t already been appointed to trumps cabinet please share their identity here for a productive email to be sent monday

i propose an AMA

please excuse any typographical errors i was riding on the worst road since the invention of asphalt

Seeing a show at the MGM and am trying to plan dinner before the show. I've read the casino restaurants are pretty mediocre, but they would be super convenient. Am I better off getting dinner in Alexandria?

Also, I saw some reviews saying that it can take up to an hour to get out of the parking garage after a show. Is that typical? Is it worth parking at the outlets and walking over instead? Or Ubering over from Alexandria after dinner?

So the policy at the capital one arena indicates I can only bring in a 5x7 clutch style bag. Am I allowed to bring a bag of that size with a cross body strap on it? Or do they really mean that you have to hold your stupid clutch all night long?

Hello! I’m from PA & planning a trip to DC with my family. I want to try to get tours of the White House & the Capitol. I read online that I need to contact my state representatives. Has anyone went through this process? Am I suppose to call or email? Is it hard to get a tour slot? Thanks in advance!

Anyone has found a good specialist?

Chris Kim’s on M Street — my beloved tailor who did everything for me (jeans, shirts, jackets, etc - you name it, he made it 10x better) is retiring — so I’m on the hunt for an affordable, easy to utilize, reasonable tailor.

Anyone have good/recent solid recommendations?

My older brother (24) is moving to DC permanently for work. He works with senators, so he is very professional. I cannot think of a single thing to get it for Christmas. What is something specific to DC that you all needed/would’ve liked when living there? Is there some obligatory part of DC culture he needs something for?

Hi! So I found there’re multiple language exchange social hours on Meetup, but I am a bit skeptical as there’re literally 5 or 6 events from the same group or similar groups at the same time, same place. Has any of you attended it before? I’d be a solo lady participant if I were to go there and I’m worried if it’s something I should avoid. Thank you!

why is the last stop on every metro train always followed by “glengordon” from the automated announcement voice?

My plans with friends were cancelled, so looking for anyone to do anything with today!

About me:

• mid twenties
• gay
• love dancing
• open minded
• current grad student 🧑‍🎓