Setting Off

Seatac to NYC

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August 21st 2008
First day of a new adventure! I was up and showered by 5:30am and ready to go. I said my goodbyes to Mom and Diana (Mom saw me off to the shuttle, in tears, as always :D) and I was on my way. Security was smooth and was sitting on the plane before I knew it. I lucked out and sat next to 2 really cool UW alums, Marilynn and Brian. Marilynn was a talker, which suited me just fine. Their daughter had ... read more

North America » United States » New York » New York

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more