it's raining, it's pouring...
I woke up this morning to water. It was pouring outside. It was pouring inside, too. The a/c vent in our hallway was leaking. I set up little cups after I wished Tiffany a good first day at her internship. She's working at the Democratic National Committee. Alyssa's first day was today, too, at the Susan Davis Foundation. Lori had to go downtown to get her fingerprints taken for an Interpol internship, a position she "tentatively" has. She's also trying to get a spot at the Republican National Committee. I got a call this morning from Erica at Century Council. I have an interview tomorrow at 3. I'm excited for it, but only a little nervous. I'm sure I'll get it.
Anyway, today I cleaned around the apartment, took the trash out, organized the kitchen cupboards. Then I took a nap. Then I decided to go out and do something, if only just to get out of the condo. I went downtown to the National Archives. It was still lightly raining, but not too bad. I really need to get an umbrella. The Archives were incredible. I stood in front of the original copy of the United States of America Constitution and teared up. It's such an incredible document. While looking at the Declaration of Independence I wondered, how did they send this to King George? Did TJ fold it up and send it via post? Or a special courier? An armed detail? And I wonder about the look on King George's face when he read it. I wonder what his initial reaction was. The museum was great. The Public Vault section was very cool, as well. When I'd seen all the exhibits, I went back home. It's been pretty easy to get used to the Metro system, coming from using the El in Chicago.
My first class was tonight, Political Communication. Unfortunately, I was ridiculously bored the first time. It was mostly lecture, and the prof was not the most dynamic. At least I have it with Lori, so I can make sarcastic comments under my breath to someone. It wasn't one of my first choices for classes; it doesn't really interest me. I wish there'd been a class about law, or about the Court. That would have been cool. My next class is on Thursday, Allies and Adversaries. I'm looking forward more to that one.
I haven't really felt homesick today. That's good. I'm getting used to DC. It's a great city (although, nothing compares to Chi-town). It didn't hit me as fast as Paris did, but I'm sure it'll grow on me. I wouldn't mind living here somewhere down the road.
Tomorrow is the Pentagon tour. Then we're going to a lecture at the Cato Institute (I'll try not be bitter) about the tensions in the Republican party. Then my interview's at 3. An exciting day to be.
Anyway, today I cleaned around the apartment, took the trash out, organized the kitchen cupboards. Then I took a nap. Then I decided to go out and do something, if only just to get out of the condo. I went downtown to the National Archives. It was still lightly raining, but not too bad. I really need to get an umbrella. The Archives were incredible. I stood in front of the original copy of the United States of America Constitution and teared up. It's such an incredible document. While looking at the Declaration of Independence I wondered, how did they send this to King George? Did TJ fold it up and send it via post? Or a special courier? An armed detail? And I wonder about the look on King George's face when he read it. I wonder what his initial reaction was. The museum was great. The Public Vault section was very cool, as well. When I'd seen all the exhibits, I went back home. It's been pretty easy to get used to the Metro system, coming from using the El in Chicago.
My first class was tonight, Political Communication. Unfortunately, I was ridiculously bored the first time. It was mostly lecture, and the prof was not the most dynamic. At least I have it with Lori, so I can make sarcastic comments under my breath to someone. It wasn't one of my first choices for classes; it doesn't really interest me. I wish there'd been a class about law, or about the Court. That would have been cool. My next class is on Thursday, Allies and Adversaries. I'm looking forward more to that one.
I haven't really felt homesick today. That's good. I'm getting used to DC. It's a great city (although, nothing compares to Chi-town). It didn't hit me as fast as Paris did, but I'm sure it'll grow on me. I wouldn't mind living here somewhere down the road.
Tomorrow is the Pentagon tour. Then we're going to a lecture at the Cato Institute (I'll try not be bitter) about the tensions in the Republican party. Then my interview's at 3. An exciting day to be.
posted by Kat @ 21:37
2 Comments:
At 10:20 PM,
Anonymous said…
#1. You clean? When did this start?
#2. I think that King George laughed. I mean this is a document that basically said, "Dear King, we thirteen small colonies have decided that we don't like you anymore. We have therefore decided that we'll be independant of you, despite the fact the you have the world's best navy and army." You would have laughed too. (And if I remember correctly, they sent it by courier to Parliment.)
#3 I'm glad you're getting along with those roomies and enjoying DC. (though you're right, nothing compares with Chicago...which is why CURF is now CUChi...pronounce it, it's funnier now).
#4 In case you didn't know CUChi actually won their first football game! It was shocking to everyone.
At 10:17 AM,
On More Serious Matters said…
#1 I'm as *shocked* as Leeser.
#2 Yeah, kind of like the Pope and his response to Martin Luther.
#3 Cootch. Just say it. That's what it is, no use pussyfooting around it (pardon the pun). Meanwhile, I've been lots of places, I still love Chicago best (and miss Salamanca the most).
#4 Yay Coach Pries! I actually like him. That's more because I know his wife and she is awesome. :)
#5 Get an umbrella! Or maybe Galoshes. It's fun to say.
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