On Saturday I went to an orientation so that I could volunteer helping refugees accustom to life in America. Sunday, since the weather was questionable, Instead of going to Mount Vernon, I went to one building of the National Art Gallery and saw famous artwork. I was surprised how much I remembered from my High School AP Art History course, as I was able to identify quite a few works by looking at them. I’m hoping to see the other half of the National Art Gallery’s collection. After the art museum, I went to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and it was packed full! I browsed through the sections and saw as much as I could without waiting in crowds, but I wasn’t able to see the new Ocean exhibit that opened this weekend. It’s free to go to the Smithsonians, so I guess I’ll just have to go another time.
The Monday programming wasn’t the most interesting I’ve been to. There was a person representing Democracy Now speaking to us about the program (I haven’t decided how I feel about it yet). Then a speaker from Greater DC Cares came to talk to us about volunteer opportunities in the area. I have already chosen an agency to volunteer with, but it might be interesting to do this program since each volunteer opportunity is a one time commitment. After the speakers, my team that won the scavenger hunt at the beginning of the program got our pizza party prize. I love free food!
Work is pretty much the same, but the work load is a bit less than before-- I’ve just been working on the projects given to me.
I started a new workout plan and healthy diet today since I was appalled at how out of shape I’ve gotten. I really need to go to the store to get food since I don’t want to live on the spaghetti, pancakes, and almonds left in my food stash. I’ll probably get some stuff at Costco and my other stuff at Shoppers grocery store. Dad’s Christmas present is probably going to be some Costco coffee since he can’t get that in Arkansas.
I have class tonight. I’ve been brainstorming topics to write my term paper over and so far have a couple ideas, but I’m not set on any one yet. Speaking of class, I think it would be a lot of fun engaging in a protest or rally while I’m here. I know there are some going on at Congress currently, but I don’t think I can get off work to join them.
The Monday programming wasn’t the most interesting I’ve been to. There was a person representing Democracy Now speaking to us about the program (I haven’t decided how I feel about it yet). Then a speaker from Greater DC Cares came to talk to us about volunteer opportunities in the area. I have already chosen an agency to volunteer with, but it might be interesting to do this program since each volunteer opportunity is a one time commitment. After the speakers, my team that won the scavenger hunt at the beginning of the program got our pizza party prize. I love free food!
Work is pretty much the same, but the work load is a bit less than before-- I’ve just been working on the projects given to me.
I started a new workout plan and healthy diet today since I was appalled at how out of shape I’ve gotten. I really need to go to the store to get food since I don’t want to live on the spaghetti, pancakes, and almonds left in my food stash. I’ll probably get some stuff at Costco and my other stuff at Shoppers grocery store. Dad’s Christmas present is probably going to be some Costco coffee since he can’t get that in Arkansas.
I have class tonight. I’ve been brainstorming topics to write my term paper over and so far have a couple ideas, but I’m not set on any one yet. Speaking of class, I think it would be a lot of fun engaging in a protest or rally while I’m here. I know there are some going on at Congress currently, but I don’t think I can get off work to join them.
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