i went for the IMF/OAS/World Bank tour this morning but it was rather disappointing cos we pretty much sat in the auditoriums of these places and listened to talks. I really admire and respect the many individuals who work to free the world of poverty. It's such an admirable task really. sometimes i dream of myself doing that eventually but right now i cannot imagine how that will come true for me. and while walking on the streets between the buildings, i just could not help getting fascinated by the pretty flowers along the streets. white florets on trees, cherry blossoms, bright tulips and daffodils (intentionally planted though) along the streets... it was just so pretty. not forgetting the magnolia trees in peak bloom last week and earlier this week... their petals are now all strewn on the ground but i can just imagine myself standing beneath these frees with petals falling all over me with the wind blowing..... haha ok. that will never happen cos i am not in some movie. and the cherry blossoms along the tidal basin have finally started to bloom... i will go there early Saturday morning hopefully to take pictures, just cos i know that the place would be totally overcrowded in the day wtih ppl flocking to DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival. there's a jap street festival this coming Saturday too! i will try very hard to work hard tomorrow so i can get to go for that on Saturday... i feel sad though for the trees, cos i read an article today on how the numerous visitors are causing soil compaction which in turn are causing some trees to die...