Actual Update

Well I'm actually here and I've finally eaten some dinner, so it's time for an update.
The apartment complex is beautiful. There are pictures below and I'm sure you can see just how spacious and bright our apartment is. I have three flatmates, Natalie and Megan are both from Ohio Northern, though I've never really talked to either of them prior to this. Our last flatmate is Ellie. She's from Olympia, Washington so she's much farther from home. It's a good group and I think we'll get along famously this quarter. Megan is working for another non-profit like me (Emily's List), Natalie is working for the Justice Department (Interpol), and Ellie is working in mass media (Roll Call). A nice wide variety of groups, we should have some really interesting dinnertime conversation.
I didn't get my first-choice class, but it still sounds like it will be an interesting one and even better it will count toward one of the few classes I still needed to take at ONU so I'll have one less class to take. The title of the class is American Foreign Policy Post 9/11: The Role of Race, Religion and Geo-politics. I'll have class on Thursday nights from 6:30 - 9:30... not the best but it'll work. The class is located on the Marymount University campus so I'll get to see another university's campus.
My work schedule looks like it will be Tuesday-Friday 9-5. Which really isn't bad at all. A regular job working regular hours. This'll be a first for me. I certainly hope it goes well.
Tonight Lauren and Jason and I hung out at my apartment, ordered Indian food in. Got to talk for a while and chill out and catch up. It was really nice. Tomorrow Jason's going to make us dinner after we tour the city. I'll be sure to put up some pictures from our adventures.
Until tomorrow, good evening from Washington D.C. :)

I'm Heeeeeeeeere

So I was asked to put some photos up online. Here's the apartment. I'll do a more complete update later.

The view when you open the front door

The kitchen. That's my flatmate Ellie.

View of my walk-thru closet. I'm standing in the bathroom, and thru the closet it my bedroom, which I share.

More info later.

Countdown...

Well it's my mom's birthday, which has always somehow marked the end of summer to me and that also means that I leave for D.C. VERY soon. In fact, it's just over three days away. Guess I should start packing then...

I Finally Have A Real Job

Yes!! I got my top choice internship. I am officially the Fall Intern for the Partnership position at Women for Women International. I'm terribly excited and now that I have a job I can stop telling people "Well, actually, it's funny. I don't know quite where I'm working yet."
I'm back home in Chatham for about a week and then I'll be leaving for Washington D.C. Packing and repacking will constitute the next week or so. :) Check out the website to see what they're all about!! www.womenforwomen.org

Update

Ok, so here's a quick update of what's going on with the Washington Center.

I've had two interviews so far, one with the Peace Corps and one with Women for Women International. Both sound like great opportunities in their own ways. I have one additional interview with the Asia America Initiative tomorrow but I should know exactly where I'll be working by Wednesday of next week.

I move home (Medina) on Monday and then leave with Lauren VERY early in the morning on the following Wednesday. I'm excited to roadtrip it a little with a good high school friend. I'm sure we have lots of catching up to do.

I'll be living in the Meridian at Courthouse apartment complex.
http://www.meridiancourthouse.com/
I'll be in a 2 bedroom apartment so either the Chesapeake or Fairfax layout at this address: http://www.meridiancourthouse.com/floorplans/fp.html
The man who interviewed me from the Peace Corps said it's a fabulous area really close to downtown D.C. with lots to do, so I'm very excited. I don't know a mailing address yet, but when I do I'll put it up here.

Sherri and Dr. Wilson have both given me people to contact while in D.C. and I appreicate their networking help more than they know. Right now I'm just looking forward to this great new experience. Can't wait to get on the road and start my next adventure.

Hope everyone had a great summer and good luck heading into whatever the fall my hold for you. I look forward to lots of comments *hint hint* :)