Exactly...I don't know anyone who moved to Cola just because lol

Well congratulations you can go to your grave defending the honor of this city, symbol of gentrification and nouveau riche mediocrity.

The city can drink. I would be proud of its highest in the nation alcohol consumption, it's impressive.

I was wondering what was going on

I grew up in a town with a smaller population than the first apartment building I lived in in DC. It’s actually a surprisingly manageable city. Metro is super straightforward, highly recommend Citymapper for navigation. Take time to explore, every neighborhood has a different feel and there’s something for everyone.

Weird that most of the comments are about how to deal with panhandlers, etc. um, there’s a lot more to city life than that. First of all, it really matters where you live…what kind of lifestyle do you want? Quiet, suburban style? Hardcore urban? Something in the Middle? You should try to pick the right spot to live…. Also, there is SO MUCH to do, you need to really budget your time and $$$, but most important you need to really explore and research to find out what’s out there. Depending on your work/study situation & personality, it can be either really easy—or really hard—to make friends, especially good friends. DC is a great place for riding a bike and walking around, so definitely check it out.

You have a weird definition of fun. Maybe now I get why you don’t like DC

Does this mean the same person was the victim twice or that the first carjacker himself got carjacked?

We also have the best recreation centers, distribute it all across the city that I have ever seen in any other urban city.

I’ve heard there’s an email listserv for embassy events like this. Any leads in how to get on this or find the friends of the embassy groups?

Hahahahaha

There is only one rule on the road in the DMV. Nobody's life matters, not even yours. Idk I have Maryland tags

Edit: I read this as drive not thrive

DC leaves potholes unrepaired super well and then repair them incompletely also very well

Can I ask why you didn't like C1? I just completed by 500th CPY class last week (woo!) and have done CPY in two cities and in several locations in each place, happy to share some insight.

There have been a handful of instructors I didn't like and there are studios where I didn't like the vibe. I'd suggest trying out an unlimited class package for a month and trying out different classes/studios/instructors.

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Try laser.

If you don’t want to be completely smooth Altreno with a prescription from a doctor is a topical that is amazing.

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Yeah. As someone who used to have the look of a deer in headlights, they know and they target you if you look clueless or just kinda lost/naive.

I don’t believe it from what I’m seeing here these days

I think the difference is in the carjackings.

Man, I’m glad to hear that. I lived in D.C. in the 1970’s and early 1980’s, and I called the non-emergency number on two occasions (one hit-and-run - minor car damage, but I was driving a government vehicle - and one illegal parker who had impossibly blocked my car when I needed to be somewhere). When the police arrived, they literally whined about how much work I was creating for them and encouraged me to drop it. There were also multiple WaPo stories about ambulances that took 20-30 minutes to get to their destination. It soured me against living in D.C. ever since. But I must say I’ve been hearing better things lately.

Chief Ike’s Mambo Room?

Most important thing is to learn street smarts and being aware of your surroundings. When people on the street call out to you. Don't make eye contact and keep walking without reacting. Learn the areas of DC before exploring just anywhere. Meet some friends who show you around in the beginning because it's just safer that way.

I mean, if it’s staffed by cops….

I've been here 30. It was bad.

That’s good to know! I personally had a really disappointing experience in a C1 but if so many others have good opinions maybe it was my instructor and not the classes overall. Maybe I should try again!