I just missed the shuttle that leaves from my apt. and goes to the Metro. I was literally five feet from behind it, literally running toward it and it just drove away...now normally I would never bother sharing a story like this, had the driver of the shuttle not made eye contact with me as I was furiously waving and yelling WAIT! STOP!, and decided to continue driving (in fact, it sounded like he actually revved the engine a little more than usual), then this story would not have been told.
Story of my life.
It has been roughly a week and a half since my last blog, and I have decided that it is because I have become busy with the random and crazy and rewarding events of Life in D.C! But I know that is NO excuse,and I have far to many stories that need to be shared...so here we go! (This may be a long one, I have to catch up for all this time lost).
So, two days ago, it was EXTREMelY hot! It reminded me of FL, yeah, THAT kind of hot. After the thirty minute commute from work, I was somehow persuaded to go running with two of my coworkers. Just to give you an idea, while waiting in the waiting room, the temperature climbed from 94 to 98. Long story short, I sprinted/ speed walked 5 miles...and so what if my head was pounding, and my feet were hurting? So what if my legs felt like they had literally endured a beating...I started and finished! Thanks to a friend named Summer!!! (Shout out)!
So I am standing up on the metro, and typing on this very blog to you! Could mean a very entertaining story for you, or a sad and slightly embarrassing story for me...uh oh, I feel my hand slipping. This could be bad...
So I know all of you are thinking it, and some of you have already asked lol! The latter shall remain anonymous ;) But, yes! There are many many handsome men here in D.C! My friend and I were talking about how this was appropriately nicknamed "Chocolate City." And I feel like the Pentagon is ground Zero for them...(Random fact about Anastasia - men in uniform. Yes please!).
On a more realistic note - my work schedule is amazing! I work 4 days a week!!! Woot woot! Which means 4 outfits a week!!! Which means flats roughly three days a week!!! Woot woot!!! Life is good!
I have had my fare share of metro journeys thus far...always some weird people you sit near. Or the occasional man (or woman) that for one reason or another decide to fixate their tired gaze on one spot - which so frequently seems to be my face. Awkward. I am happy to say that this entire blog has been typed on my amazing blackberry...it makes it less awkward when you have something to look busy with when your on the metro.
Let me know if you have any questions that I can answer in my next blog :) This is fun!
Saturday, June 11
Monday, May 30
Dear Florida - Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
There are a couple of reasons as to why this blog is dedicated to you. Not because of your fancy beaches and amusement parks, but because of the frequent humid climate that seems to constantly hoover around you...
1. Today, which is Memorial Day, tourists flocked to D.C...not only was it a great day to remember but today also happened to be one of the Hottest Days in D.C of the year. There was a severe heat alert, which meant that not only were there high temperatures (94-96) but there was also severe humidity as well...Florida anyone?! So when is stepped outside this morning, I was ready to be hit with a wall of 100% heat, but instead I was greeted with the smoldering memories of working in Florida all summer and realizing that today of all days, really wasn't as bad as everyone was saying it was. And for that, I would like to say "Thank You Florida."
2. I also want to thank you for training my hair not to puff up like a lions mane in the humidity. Word of the day - Resilient: Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. (Thank you Moon Willow)! And again. Thank you Florida.
3. I also want to thank all of my previous Supervisors (Bethany, Kim, JJ). I'm currently looking through my closet for outfits to wear on my first day and I feel like I am looking at all of you! I don't know exactly what I am going to wear, but I will definitely make you proud!
Life is Good!
1. Today, which is Memorial Day, tourists flocked to D.C...not only was it a great day to remember but today also happened to be one of the Hottest Days in D.C of the year. There was a severe heat alert, which meant that not only were there high temperatures (94-96) but there was also severe humidity as well...Florida anyone?! So when is stepped outside this morning, I was ready to be hit with a wall of 100% heat, but instead I was greeted with the smoldering memories of working in Florida all summer and realizing that today of all days, really wasn't as bad as everyone was saying it was. And for that, I would like to say "Thank You Florida."
2. I also want to thank you for training my hair not to puff up like a lions mane in the humidity. Word of the day - Resilient: Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. (Thank you Moon Willow)! And again. Thank you Florida.
3. I also want to thank all of my previous Supervisors (Bethany, Kim, JJ). I'm currently looking through my closet for outfits to wear on my first day and I feel like I am looking at all of you! I don't know exactly what I am going to wear, but I will definitely make you proud!
Life is Good!
Saturday, May 28
My feet are KILLING me!
Lesson #1: Do NOT ever wear heels when commuting to work...especially if you live in DC and work at a Huge Facility! I'm just going to share with you my first experience with heels on the metro. (Please be advised, this story contains graphic content)! I understand that DC is a walking district, and I had only two reasons for wearing heels on the first day to get my picture taken. 1. I wanted to see just how bad it was going to be if I wore heels to and from work, just so I could see if the advice was true. 2. I have a really nice pair of black Express Editor pants and I have to wear them with heels because they're long....anyway.
My feet were good for a while, but after three different metro stops and walking around my internship site, I realized very quickly that even my most comfortable heels was not even close to being comfortable enough. Problem. As my two friends and I struggled home, I kept kicking myself (mentally) and could not wait to take my shoes off. Well, It just so happens I had some crazy blisters, and I had a small cut on my toe that had started bleeding because of the constant pressure from walking around!!! Lesson Learned. Ladies and Gentleman I will be wearing flats for the rest of my life...lesson learned.
Other than that, a few friends and I (Yes, I am making friends lol) decided to go out and walk around D.C yesterday. There are so many free things to do around the city! They had a Jazz festival in the park. Apparently, it is every week during the summer and it was Packed! So we went to the National Zoo...I made a friend :)
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7z3prjWS8M1cBJVG_PDQbQ?feat=directlink
Yesterday, one of my friends reminded me of something...I will be in Washington, D.C for the 4th of July this year! That is Really Exciting!!! I'll keep you posted!
My feet were good for a while, but after three different metro stops and walking around my internship site, I realized very quickly that even my most comfortable heels was not even close to being comfortable enough. Problem. As my two friends and I struggled home, I kept kicking myself (mentally) and could not wait to take my shoes off. Well, It just so happens I had some crazy blisters, and I had a small cut on my toe that had started bleeding because of the constant pressure from walking around!!! Lesson Learned. Ladies and Gentleman I will be wearing flats for the rest of my life...lesson learned.
Other than that, a few friends and I (Yes, I am making friends lol) decided to go out and walk around D.C yesterday. There are so many free things to do around the city! They had a Jazz festival in the park. Apparently, it is every week during the summer and it was Packed! So we went to the National Zoo...I made a friend :)
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7z3prjWS8M1cBJVG_PDQbQ?feat=directlink
Yesterday, one of my friends reminded me of something...I will be in Washington, D.C for the 4th of July this year! That is Really Exciting!!! I'll keep you posted!
Thursday, May 26
Washington D.C Intern
So, it is official. Yesterday began my check-in and internship experience. My best friend Suzanne and I drove from Boston to D.C - a total of 8 hours. We left Boston at around 10pm and pretty much drove straight through. (I recommend driving in the early hours of the morning, especially when you are going through New York City). We arrived at 6:45 am...roughly 3 hours before check in began. So we literally slept in the car in front of the building until it opened. Needless to say, I was the first person to check in, which means I got first dibs! Awesome! The apartments are amazing by the way!
Today marked the first day of my program orientation. I woke up around 8:30 and started the day off in the Word! Then, I decided to set up this blog. I want to share as much of my experience as possible. There are a lot of things that I cannot include in the blog about where I am interning, nor the work that I will be doing - its all confidential (which is awesome!!!). However, I am still going to include everything that I can. Including all the random moments, and advice that I have learned and want to share regarding interning and life in general.
Each summer, roughly 20,000 students flock to the nations capital in order to intern for a number of Non-Profits and Federal Agencies. One of my roommates is interning at the Library of Congress, and the other is interning for a Non-Profit T.A.S.S.C (Torture Abolition Survivors Support Coalition) which is pretty self-explanatory. Another girl is interning for the president of the NRA, crazy!
This is going to be a wild and exciting journey. I look forward to taking advantage of everything our Nations Capital has to offer. Even though I have barely enough money for groceries and will probably be living on Ramen noodles and tap water, I am SO excited for this amazing gift.
He is so good.
Today marked the first day of my program orientation. I woke up around 8:30 and started the day off in the Word! Then, I decided to set up this blog. I want to share as much of my experience as possible. There are a lot of things that I cannot include in the blog about where I am interning, nor the work that I will be doing - its all confidential (which is awesome!!!). However, I am still going to include everything that I can. Including all the random moments, and advice that I have learned and want to share regarding interning and life in general.
Each summer, roughly 20,000 students flock to the nations capital in order to intern for a number of Non-Profits and Federal Agencies. One of my roommates is interning at the Library of Congress, and the other is interning for a Non-Profit T.A.S.S.C (Torture Abolition Survivors Support Coalition) which is pretty self-explanatory. Another girl is interning for the president of the NRA, crazy!
This is going to be a wild and exciting journey. I look forward to taking advantage of everything our Nations Capital has to offer. Even though I have barely enough money for groceries and will probably be living on Ramen noodles and tap water, I am SO excited for this amazing gift.
He is so good.
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