It’s not even like the two incidents I described above. Even when conflict doesn’t spill on to me I have seen tons of fights, people yelling unhinged at other people, seen tons of drinking and drug sales. Metro used to be so clean and safe- or maybe I was younger and naive, but it is so rough now. If it was more visibly policed, at stations and on cars, I think it would help.

Same no issues for me either. It honestly makes me so happy to have them- they were plugging away when many places closed and I think they kept Barracks Row some normal.

I have been so curious to try spa on the hill. Have you had any other services there?

These types of drivers scare all of us FYI

I see it as a passive aggressive attempt, not a more polite. It depends on maybe your attachment style and self responsibility to not drink and drive.

There is something to be said for being in your own space. It is a comfort thing. I don’t think that needs to be vilified.

I have actually been masturbated at on the train twice… just responding to the above comment. I am not a pearl clutcher, but it is unnerving. I wasn’t going to comment that, but I am responding to the comment that included it.

I am a huge fan of walking when it’s close, but I don’t feel safe on the metro anymore. I used to love taking it- and I have always had a car here. It feels totally lawless at this point.

I have moments where I think- hey this will be easy I’ll take the metro, but then I always end up regretting it.

If we are taking about specifically while drinking, I feel safer with a direct pick up and drop off. Being in a car with a stranger feels kind of unsafe, but less unsafe than walking a distance after a few when I have to ability to take an Uber direct from point a to b.

I understand you specifically don’t prefer to drive, but other people do for reasons of safety and accessibility. Please understand that we also hate many unsafe and aggressive - from what I notice, commuter drivers. They make streets less safe for pedestrians and other drivers.

I Uber when I am drinking… I pay for parking in the city I can pay for Ubers when I am drinking.

For a few minutes, it feels like you’re really alive.

Mayor Bowser needs to veto B24-0320 and actually reform crime law in the district.

Check out clockoutdc on Instagram! She is always posting cool stuff you wouldn’t think of.

It’s honestly so much more than that! Even completely alcohol free craft cocktail bars.

https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/10/20/binge-bar-alcohol-free-bar/

There are booze free bars and many places offer mock tails, so even if your friends are boozy you can still have a good time and get fancy drinks without getting sloppy!

The meat market inside of eastern market!

Botanical Garden?

I have had my license returned several times! Good luck but good chances!

The veggie croquettes from sushi hachi on the hill sound exactly like what you are describing, but they are large and thin almost like a MCDs hash brown. They are fried but not super greasy either- really worth a try.

The whole anacostia trail!!!