Set your TiVo up to record C-SPAN 2's "Close-Up" on Friday (10/17 and 10-31) at 6pm C/7pm EST. I'm going to be in both episodes of the TV show. We recorded at the Newseum today and I had a great time. After the recording, I was able to walk around the Newsuem exhibits (I got in free for the filming) and see some really awesome stuff. This is a must-see for anyone visiting DC. There were newspapers and books on display dating back to the 1400s along with a printing press. The Pulitzer Prize photo section was very moving. Some of the photos nearly brought tears to my eyes. I wanted to buy the book with all the photos in it, but I wasn't willing to spend the chunk of money needed. While there, I went with a couple other interns to see the 4-D short movie on the history of journalism and it was pretty interesting. 4-D means that you see the movie on all sides of you in 3-d, the seats move, and you also get water and air squirted at you.
My weekend was very non-eventful. If I got bored of my apartment, I spent time working out in the fitness facility. I didn't go to work on Monday or Today. Yesterday Dr. Green from TCU did a visit to my workplace and then took me out to dinner at Old Ebbitt's Grille (where presidents have eaten out for a long time) where I attempted to eat back my tuition payment on TCU's budget. Needless to say, I hardly made a dent in eating back the amount of money I've spent on my college tuition, but at least I got all the good food I wanted!
I went to a TWC debate watching party after class tonight. I got some great free food and a leftover pizza and snacks to bring home and eat the rest of the week. The debate was probably the most interesting Presidential one I've seen so far. I got to see Bob Schieffer as the moderator for the debate. If you remember, I got to go to a small honorary luncheon with him and authoritative figures from my school a couple weeks ago. It was so amazing that he took time to meet with me and I see him do such a great thing a couple weeks later.
I was thinking today how amazing it would be to tell my (possible future) children that I was IN Washington DC when the Stock Market crash and economic crisis bill took place and also when (either a black man President or a woman VP) made history in being elected into the White House.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
This past week
The timber races and NA Field Hunter Championship were so much fun. Out of the top 7 fieldhunters, I think three of them were purebred Irish Draughts and at least one was part-bred Irish. I got my fill of Irish Draughts from both the championships and the IDHSNA inspection I went to on Tuesday.
On Monday, Majority Whip James Clyburn came to speak to TWC interns. He was a very inspirational speaker in speaking about determination in following dreams and obtaining goals. I also went to a tour of the Capitol building on Monday with a group of TWC Political Leadership interns.
At class on Wednesday night we had a "free" man come in to speak about himself and play us music. When he got sick and tired of being a businessman, he sold his business and left town. For the past 13 years, he's given up all materialistic possessions to live on the streets in order to promote his spirit. He has travelled all across the country with just a bike, a guitar, and whatever other instruments he makes along the way. He never puts his hat out to beg for money, though people sometimes give him money or necessities when they see or hear him playing music. He is very involved with the Rainbow Family and attends all the gatherings (including national ones) that he can to pray for peace. Through Steve is spiritual, he doesn't believe in the conformity of religion so he isn't involved with a certain church. He writes and plays spiritual music instead, living with minimal material possessions, not even a watch.
The past three days (including today) I've gotten off work early. Today we had a small birthday celebration for the office secretary since we won't be working on Monday when her real birthday is. My boss was funny today when he was talking about the movie Office Space and as he was walking off we heard him say "I want to be a gangster." That gave us all a good laugh. He also has a wall of framed cartoons with lobbyist themes that he found another one in a newspaper and added to today.
I don't have any real plans for the three-day weekend yet. I'm planning on getting together with some friends tonight, but I'm not sure what we'll be doing though.
On Monday, Majority Whip James Clyburn came to speak to TWC interns. He was a very inspirational speaker in speaking about determination in following dreams and obtaining goals. I also went to a tour of the Capitol building on Monday with a group of TWC Political Leadership interns.
At class on Wednesday night we had a "free" man come in to speak about himself and play us music. When he got sick and tired of being a businessman, he sold his business and left town. For the past 13 years, he's given up all materialistic possessions to live on the streets in order to promote his spirit. He has travelled all across the country with just a bike, a guitar, and whatever other instruments he makes along the way. He never puts his hat out to beg for money, though people sometimes give him money or necessities when they see or hear him playing music. He is very involved with the Rainbow Family and attends all the gatherings (including national ones) that he can to pray for peace. Through Steve is spiritual, he doesn't believe in the conformity of religion so he isn't involved with a certain church. He writes and plays spiritual music instead, living with minimal material possessions, not even a watch.
The past three days (including today) I've gotten off work early. Today we had a small birthday celebration for the office secretary since we won't be working on Monday when her real birthday is. My boss was funny today when he was talking about the movie Office Space and as he was walking off we heard him say "I want to be a gangster." That gave us all a good laugh. He also has a wall of framed cartoons with lobbyist themes that he found another one in a newspaper and added to today.
I don't have any real plans for the three-day weekend yet. I'm planning on getting together with some friends tonight, but I'm not sure what we'll be doing though.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Another Couple Firsts!
I thoroughly enjoyed watching the VP debate Thursday night. There were quite a few instances at which Katie and I laughed at. She pointed out that Palin made eye contact with the camera while talking, something not many debaters do, that made the millions watching on TV feel as if she was talking directly with them instead of down to them.
Class on Wednesday night was great. We had a very long and fruitful discussion on the death penalty. Not everyone agreed on everything, but we did agree that the entire criminal justice system needed to be modified greatly.
HR 5714, The Army Commemorative Coin bill we've been working on since the beginning of my internship was passed in the house on Friday morning. This is the first bill I've been apart of that has been passed. It had a record number of 348 Cosponsors for being a commemorative coin bill. I feel great knowing I had a big impact on the number of Cosponsors obtained for this bill. There were 83 Cosponsors in the Senate (Its titled S 2579 there), so it was passed there as well. Now it's on its way to get the President's signature. When the coins are minted in 2011 to fund the National Museum of the US Army, I may have to get my hands on a couple.
Friday night I went to see the Professional World Hunter Championship Rider Finals and enjoyed it quite a bit. It's a very prestigious event, yet the stands were not even half full at the arena (and it's free!). It was being shown live on the Internet so many people could see it, but I was only 20 minutes away and decided to see it live. When I was in the checkout line for my souvenirs (a poster and sale T shirt), the woman in front of me was talking to the cashier and I heard her say that she fox hunted. Well, since I'm from an area where hunters are very rare, I decided to start a conversation with her. One thing led to another and soon I was in a group of people part of a hunt club located in Upper Marlboro, MD being invited to go hunting with them. I was nearly jumping up and down when we exchanged phone numbers and I was told that they should be able to find a horse for me. They are cubbing right now and I was invited out for tomorrow, but I already have plans...
Tomorrow, Katie and I are going to the Virginia Fall Races in Middleburg. The North American Field Hunter Championship will also be held on the racing grounds tomorrow, so I'm expecting to have a lot of fun. The races are timber races (like steeplechasing) with Thoroughbreds racing over fences. It's going to be like a fancy tailgating party with racing and vendors (<--my parents can't that). I'm expecting tons of fun!!!!
I may just stay in this area forever! There are so many horse things nearby that I feel like I'm in a dreamland. I don't want to go back to non-horsey areas.
Class on Wednesday night was great. We had a very long and fruitful discussion on the death penalty. Not everyone agreed on everything, but we did agree that the entire criminal justice system needed to be modified greatly.
HR 5714, The Army Commemorative Coin bill we've been working on since the beginning of my internship was passed in the house on Friday morning. This is the first bill I've been apart of that has been passed. It had a record number of 348 Cosponsors for being a commemorative coin bill. I feel great knowing I had a big impact on the number of Cosponsors obtained for this bill. There were 83 Cosponsors in the Senate (Its titled S 2579 there), so it was passed there as well. Now it's on its way to get the President's signature. When the coins are minted in 2011 to fund the National Museum of the US Army, I may have to get my hands on a couple.
Friday night I went to see the Professional World Hunter Championship Rider Finals and enjoyed it quite a bit. It's a very prestigious event, yet the stands were not even half full at the arena (and it's free!). It was being shown live on the Internet so many people could see it, but I was only 20 minutes away and decided to see it live. When I was in the checkout line for my souvenirs (a poster and sale T shirt), the woman in front of me was talking to the cashier and I heard her say that she fox hunted. Well, since I'm from an area where hunters are very rare, I decided to start a conversation with her. One thing led to another and soon I was in a group of people part of a hunt club located in Upper Marlboro, MD being invited to go hunting with them. I was nearly jumping up and down when we exchanged phone numbers and I was told that they should be able to find a horse for me. They are cubbing right now and I was invited out for tomorrow, but I already have plans...
Tomorrow, Katie and I are going to the Virginia Fall Races in Middleburg. The North American Field Hunter Championship will also be held on the racing grounds tomorrow, so I'm expecting to have a lot of fun. The races are timber races (like steeplechasing) with Thoroughbreds racing over fences. It's going to be like a fancy tailgating party with racing and vendors (<--my parents can't that). I'm expecting tons of fun!!!!
I may just stay in this area forever! There are so many horse things nearby that I feel like I'm in a dreamland. I don't want to go back to non-horsey areas.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Sorry for not posting in awhile
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.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Watching the Presidential Debate on TV
Right now I'm watching Presidential candidates Obama and McCain battle in Mississipi on my apartment TV. The first topic on the floor was about the current economic crisis, "the worst economic situation since the Great Depression" and what the candidates' stance is on the matter. I'm not going to share my opinion since I'm sure most people would find fault with it since I hold different political ideologies than most Americans (I hate how bipartisan the gov't is). I was very offended when Obama just now said "we should not hesitate to use military violence." My class on nonviolence must be rubbing off on me (which is going great if you must inquire).
Yesterday, I met with the Congressman from Arkansas 3rd district, John Boozman. The Congressman has quite a unique background leading up to his political career, so there is obviously not a set path to becoming a Congressman. He and the LA (Legislative Assistant) we met with were both very nice (like a typical Arkansan). He invited the three of us that met with him to lunch when he comes back in December (or if they call a highly likely "Lame Duck" Congressional session).
Congress lets out this weekend. What does this mean for me? I'm not quite sure, but since it is letting out, today I had ton of calls to make to find the last few Cosponsors needed for a Congressional bill. I have no idea if we got the amount of Cosponsors needed to get it to the floor tomorrow, but I'm crossing my fingers since I worked so hard to get them. I have quite a few projects at my desk at the moment, so I'm not worried in the least about not having enough to do, rather I'm wondering if it's going to be different than before. I'll keep you informed on this topic.
Tomorrow morning I'm going to a volunteer orientation with the Arlington Diocese, Office of Migration and Refugee Services. After many calls and e-mails placed to the office, I finally was able to get information on volunteering and an orientation scheduled. I love the feeling I get when I help people, so for my Civic Engagement project I want to help refugees accustom to like in the US.
The weather this weekend is supposed to be pretty crappy (as it was today and yesterday), so if I want to get out and do something I'll probably go visit a couple Smithsonians. Next weekend is supposed to be nice weather though, so I've already scoped out an event I want to go to. I'll tell you more details later if I decide to go.
Yesterday, I met with the Congressman from Arkansas 3rd district, John Boozman. The Congressman has quite a unique background leading up to his political career, so there is obviously not a set path to becoming a Congressman. He and the LA (Legislative Assistant) we met with were both very nice (like a typical Arkansan). He invited the three of us that met with him to lunch when he comes back in December (or if they call a highly likely "Lame Duck" Congressional session).
Congress lets out this weekend. What does this mean for me? I'm not quite sure, but since it is letting out, today I had ton of calls to make to find the last few Cosponsors needed for a Congressional bill. I have no idea if we got the amount of Cosponsors needed to get it to the floor tomorrow, but I'm crossing my fingers since I worked so hard to get them. I have quite a few projects at my desk at the moment, so I'm not worried in the least about not having enough to do, rather I'm wondering if it's going to be different than before. I'll keep you informed on this topic.
Tomorrow morning I'm going to a volunteer orientation with the Arlington Diocese, Office of Migration and Refugee Services. After many calls and e-mails placed to the office, I finally was able to get information on volunteering and an orientation scheduled. I love the feeling I get when I help people, so for my Civic Engagement project I want to help refugees accustom to like in the US.
The weather this weekend is supposed to be pretty crappy (as it was today and yesterday), so if I want to get out and do something I'll probably go visit a couple Smithsonians. Next weekend is supposed to be nice weather though, so I've already scoped out an event I want to go to. I'll tell you more details later if I decide to go.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Programming and special luncheon at TWC!
For Monday programming, I went to a panel on environmental conservation and then to a lecture by Ryan Coonerty, Mayor of Santa Cruz, CA and TWC alumni. Between the two events I got to visit the National Geographic Museum and see some amazing photographs. The environmental panel's purpose was to enlighten TWC students on ways to become involved in environmental conservation activities. The panel was made up of well-respected people in the field, as most of our TWC programming activities are. The lecture from Ryan Coonerty reaffirmed my belief in a life path to take after graduating with a Bachelor's degree: do everything you want to before falling into a career path, run away to Europe to complete a 1 yr Master's degree program(though I'm not sure I would come back if I moved there), then do a long-term career path (which may mean professional degree programs depending on the chosen career).
After I got back from programming, I decided to start working out again. I thought/dreamed that I was in better shape than I actually am, so my whole body is still sore from yesterday. Walking around Capitol Hill (both House and Senate buildings) nearly had me in tears from the pain from my knee (the one I had surgery on early this year) and exhaustion.
After I got back from programming, I decided to start working out again. I thought/dreamed that I was in better shape than I actually am, so my whole body is still sore from yesterday. Walking around Capitol Hill (both House and Senate buildings) nearly had me in tears from the pain from my knee (the one I had surgery on early this year) and exhaustion.
Today I had a ton of fun. I was one of three TCU TWC interns to go to lunch at TWC today to give an award to Bob Schieffer. Though he didn't speak for long, he was really an amazing speaker... but I guess he has to be as a TV national news anchor. There were an impressive number of TCU staff attending the luncheon as well, including the Chancellor and the Provost. I was impressed by the number of purple ties worn at the luncheon. Even Bob Schieffer wore one (and I REALLY loved his tie)! I felt like a very important person with cameras flashing around me constantly and also since I got to interact with quite a few very important people in such a small setting. Everyone seemed to know who my boss was ("THE John Chwat?" I was asked more than once) and they gave VERY positive feedback about the man and his internships. I got little souvenirs from the luncheon too: a TWC pin and an autographed copy of Bob Schieffer's America. I was very glad that I got my own free book, because after I heard the excerpt read from the book in Mr. Schieffer's introduction, I knew I had to somehow obtain the book. The inscription in the book reads "Happy to be in the same family!" which may be a bit sappy, but since I'm also in his TCU family, it makes me happy. The picture posted above includes proud TCU Horned Frogs: Me, Chancellor Boschini, Megan Vroman, Bob Schieffer, Jennifer Cecil, and Provost Nowell Donovan.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Crab!!!
I just finished eating some amazing crab legs I picked up at the grocery store for just over $4 a lb. I realised how close to the coast I really am, and I'd how much fun it would be to go. I want to go before it gets cold, so I need to plan a trip for sometime soon if I do go. It would be so much easier to eat crab legs if I had one of the cracker tools, but I managed to successfully get all the meat out without the tool.
My back has been hurting the past two days, so I haven't been doing anything very fun this weekend. I hope that my stretching will help it so that I can get back to seeing the area. Because I wasn't feeling up to going anywhere, I made a giant list of places I want to see in the area and other places within short driving distance. The list is pretty long, but I think I'll be able to do most of it.
On Friday night I went out with Nicole and her sister Samantha. We ate at the Warehouse on King Street and had a lot of fun there. Then we stopped by an ice cream parlor that makes its own ice cream... YUM! They have a large variety of flavors to choose from, but I chose to try Lemon Cheesecake this time and loved it.
I've already started my Christmas shopping and have most of my siblings' presents completed. There's so much cool stuff in the area that I don't think I could find anywhere else.
My back has been hurting the past two days, so I haven't been doing anything very fun this weekend. I hope that my stretching will help it so that I can get back to seeing the area. Because I wasn't feeling up to going anywhere, I made a giant list of places I want to see in the area and other places within short driving distance. The list is pretty long, but I think I'll be able to do most of it.
On Friday night I went out with Nicole and her sister Samantha. We ate at the Warehouse on King Street and had a lot of fun there. Then we stopped by an ice cream parlor that makes its own ice cream... YUM! They have a large variety of flavors to choose from, but I chose to try Lemon Cheesecake this time and loved it.
I've already started my Christmas shopping and have most of my siblings' presents completed. There's so much cool stuff in the area that I don't think I could find anywhere else.
Friday, September 19, 2008
My first Congressional hearing today!
Sorry I haven't updated in awhile. I've been sick and overworked, so I haven't felt up to updating this when I get back to my apartment. I'm feeling better now though.
I went to my first Congressional hearing at the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight (what a mouthful). The topic was the Cuban-American travel restrictions trying to pass H.R. 757 to allow Cuban-Americans to visit family members more often than once every three years (a restriction put into place in 1995). The panels were very interesting and I decided that I wouldn't have minded getting an internship on Capitol Hill either on a committee or in a Representative's office so I could go to more hearings. I wasn't able to stay for the last panel of speakers since I needed to grab lunch and head to work for a couple hours. I got some food from the cafe in the Rayburn Congressional building and was very impressed with how eco-friendly everything was. There was a recycling bin for everything imaginable (lunch comes in recycled/recyclable containers) and very little goes into the waste bin. I ate my lunch out in the courtyard by the fountain since it was such a beautiful day outside. Congress lets out next week, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to go to another hearing during my time here.
I completed my final draft of my Learning Objectives Statement and will turn it in to my advisor on Monday with a signature from my supervisor that he got a copy of it. I now need to do a resume revision and turn that in on Monday along with the LOS.
The activities on Monday were interesting. Neither topic was one that was important to me, but they were still interesting. I didn't enjoy sitting down and staying still and awake for so long during the talks. The Israeli-Palestinian Peace talk featured a native Israeli-Ori Nir- and a native Palestinian-Ziad Nasali. For the talk on the Iraqi war, Dr. Lawrence Korb, Assistant Secretary of Defense during Reagan's Administration, gave his views on resolving the conflict and answered questions from students. Personally, I'm not sure how much I would trust the opinion of Reagan's defence people (and I wasn't even alive at the time).
It took me 1.5 hours to commute to class yesterday. I was livid! Of course I ended up getting to class later than my normal lateness because of Yellow Line issues on the Metro (class starts at 5:30 and there's no way I can get there on time). The transfer took forever too, which it shouldn't have during "rush hour." I really like my class, but getting all the way to the Washington Center is a PITA with a lot of walking involved.
I think my calendar for next week is going to be crazy hectic, but I think I'll manage (if I make it to the store sometime to get food sometime before the end of next week). My (second) cousin, Nicole, is coming into town tomorrow and I'm going to go out with her and her sister (another cousin I've never met) to King St. for dinner at The Warehouse. It will be fun seeing her again!
I've started to become a bit "horse-sick" since I've been in withdrawal from horses and riding ever since I left. I have a feeling that I'm going to have to visit one of the amazing tack stores in NoVA to satiate my horsey appetite.
I went to my first Congressional hearing at the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight (what a mouthful). The topic was the Cuban-American travel restrictions trying to pass H.R. 757 to allow Cuban-Americans to visit family members more often than once every three years (a restriction put into place in 1995). The panels were very interesting and I decided that I wouldn't have minded getting an internship on Capitol Hill either on a committee or in a Representative's office so I could go to more hearings. I wasn't able to stay for the last panel of speakers since I needed to grab lunch and head to work for a couple hours. I got some food from the cafe in the Rayburn Congressional building and was very impressed with how eco-friendly everything was. There was a recycling bin for everything imaginable (lunch comes in recycled/recyclable containers) and very little goes into the waste bin. I ate my lunch out in the courtyard by the fountain since it was such a beautiful day outside. Congress lets out next week, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to go to another hearing during my time here.
I completed my final draft of my Learning Objectives Statement and will turn it in to my advisor on Monday with a signature from my supervisor that he got a copy of it. I now need to do a resume revision and turn that in on Monday along with the LOS.
The activities on Monday were interesting. Neither topic was one that was important to me, but they were still interesting. I didn't enjoy sitting down and staying still and awake for so long during the talks. The Israeli-Palestinian Peace talk featured a native Israeli-Ori Nir- and a native Palestinian-Ziad Nasali. For the talk on the Iraqi war, Dr. Lawrence Korb, Assistant Secretary of Defense during Reagan's Administration, gave his views on resolving the conflict and answered questions from students. Personally, I'm not sure how much I would trust the opinion of Reagan's defence people (and I wasn't even alive at the time).
It took me 1.5 hours to commute to class yesterday. I was livid! Of course I ended up getting to class later than my normal lateness because of Yellow Line issues on the Metro (class starts at 5:30 and there's no way I can get there on time). The transfer took forever too, which it shouldn't have during "rush hour." I really like my class, but getting all the way to the Washington Center is a PITA with a lot of walking involved.
I think my calendar for next week is going to be crazy hectic, but I think I'll manage (if I make it to the store sometime to get food sometime before the end of next week). My (second) cousin, Nicole, is coming into town tomorrow and I'm going to go out with her and her sister (another cousin I've never met) to King St. for dinner at The Warehouse. It will be fun seeing her again!
I've started to become a bit "horse-sick" since I've been in withdrawal from horses and riding ever since I left. I have a feeling that I'm going to have to visit one of the amazing tack stores in NoVA to satiate my horsey appetite.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Back in D.C.
I got back from Georgia on Thursday around noon. After dropping my stuff off and eating lunch at my apartment, I went into work for around three hours. It turns out that my boss hadn't expected me to come in to work, even though he had put it on my project schedule.
On Friday, I was assigned a new project to work on. I ended up making a lot of calls for it and getting quite a bit done. The building where the office is located had an ice cream social in the afternoon catered by Baskin Robbins, and the ice cream was SO amazing (not for my diet though). I'm hoping they have these quite often so I can get some great ice cream.
Friday night I got together with Allie and she brought me to see Burn After Reading at a theater in Georgetown. The movie wasn't at all what I was expecting from the previews, but it ended up being quite interesting (though maybe not as great as I had anticipated).
I think I've been coming down with some kind of illness in the past couple of days. I'm hoping it's just a minor thing that will go away soon.
Tomorrow I'm planning to go to the Art Festival on King Street in Alexandria, one of the top art festivals in the United States. I think my Mom would be jealous of me since she loves art festivals.
On Friday, I was assigned a new project to work on. I ended up making a lot of calls for it and getting quite a bit done. The building where the office is located had an ice cream social in the afternoon catered by Baskin Robbins, and the ice cream was SO amazing (not for my diet though). I'm hoping they have these quite often so I can get some great ice cream.
Friday night I got together with Allie and she brought me to see Burn After Reading at a theater in Georgetown. The movie wasn't at all what I was expecting from the previews, but it ended up being quite interesting (though maybe not as great as I had anticipated).
I think I've been coming down with some kind of illness in the past couple of days. I'm hoping it's just a minor thing that will go away soon.
Tomorrow I'm planning to go to the Art Festival on King Street in Alexandria, one of the top art festivals in the United States. I think my Mom would be jealous of me since she loves art festivals.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Weekend Continued....
After both my horses decided to have issues last night, I received bad news this morning that my Grandmother passed away. I will be flying out to the funeral tomorrow afternoon and returning at noon on September 11. After coming into the apartment to my roommates watching United 93, I'm being paranoid about the flight back to the D.C. area on the year they're opening a memorial at the Pentagon for those who died seven years ago. I'm going to be missing the TWC tour of the Newseum and my second class with Colman McCarthy while I'm gone, along with a couple days of work.
I've been working on my Learning Objective Statement all weekend since it's due tomorrow. The LOS is a description of the company I'm working for, the description of the position I have within the company, and the academic, professional, civic, and personal goals I want to achieve while completing my semester here. The paper should end up being around three pages long, and I've finished just under two pages so far. I'm going to send in the paperwork due tomorrow in with either one of my roommates or in the mail.
I probably won't post until Thursday or Friday since I'm going to be out of town.
I've been working on my Learning Objective Statement all weekend since it's due tomorrow. The LOS is a description of the company I'm working for, the description of the position I have within the company, and the academic, professional, civic, and personal goals I want to achieve while completing my semester here. The paper should end up being around three pages long, and I've finished just under two pages so far. I'm going to send in the paperwork due tomorrow in with either one of my roommates or in the mail.
I probably won't post until Thursday or Friday since I'm going to be out of town.
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