Week 11

I am so tired of seeing gray skies--it's April and a few weeks into spring; we should be walking around sans scarves and coats, yet people are eyeing me as the over-zealous girl who sprung into spring too early by gliding out the door in only a thin shirt. I live for the summer and all the beaches and barbeques that come with it, if you couldn’t tell.

Last week the office went to a luncheon to honor the recipients of the Ridenhour Award, which celebrates "truth-telling." Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the recipients last year, and it was extremely interesting to hear politically driven individuals address "truth-telling," especially since politicians are infamous for speaking of promises with fingers crossed behind their backs. Although I appeared to be the only one standing to the right of the political equator, I still enjoyed myself at the event. Here's a picture of most of the interns and office staff that went:

As I’m finally wrapping up all the documents due in my portfolio, it amazes me that I only have one month left in D.C. I’ve had an amazing time down here, and I’m not sure if I’m ready to leave the professional world for college life filled with classes, cramming, and (sometimes) condescending professors. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss the late nights and lazy Sundays associated with the collegiate experience, but I’ll definitely miss the young professional atmosphere once I leave. I’ll especially miss how clean the city is when I walk around in New York City smog during the summer. I think I see a hint of sun finally, so I’m going to take a quick lunch break--until next time!