First week on the Hill!

So far I am really enjoying my internship! I am learning a lot and everyone I work with is incredibly nice and helpful. Last weekend, I got to enjoy seeing the Holocaust Memorial Museum. I had already seen this memorial when I came to DC in 8th grade, but I must say, it did not make as much of an impact on me as it did this past visit. I think this memorial is something that every American, yet every human being should see. This memorial was honest, respectful and enlightening. It unfortunately opened my eyes to kind of hatred that humans can have for one another.

Besides seeing the museum I also walked up and down the Mall with some friends and enjoyed the sites. Then on Saturday evening I went out with some friends.

So far I love living at this place. EVERYONE is so friendly and welcoming and I have already made some really good friends. I am still getting used to waking up at 6:30 in the morning and actually functioning. However this means my bedtime is well 10:00. I am so thankful for this internship and all the friends that I am making here in Washington, God has once again blessed me beyond anything I could ask for. Not to mention blessing me with a wonderfully supportive family, who just sent me a care package today! I was so excited!
Anyway, it is bedtime now. Thanks for all the love and support!

All my love,

Carrie

Home Sweet Washington!

The Washington Monument

A pretty Building!


The first sign we saw for Washington DC!

So today was another successful trip around Washington DC. I love where I am living and I love all the girls here, everyone is so kind and genuine. Last night I met some girls at dinner and we all headed to the capitol to listen to the DC symphony play on the lawn however, it started to rain. So instead of sitting on the soaking wet ground in a downpour we decided to head of to Union Station for some grub. Union station is huge, and I don't think huge correctly defines it. It includes a metro station, and is an Amtrak station as well as a mall, equipped with restaurants and a movie theater. I must say I have never seen anything quite like it. Last night we ate at Johnny Rockets. It has been so nice getting to meet so many people who are all working on the Hill like me.

Today was another adventure with the same ladies. We decided we would do some last minute shopping on Labor Day before the work week started. We travel on the metro again. (Which I am beginning to love and wish Shelbyville would invest in one. At least one that would travel from my parents house to Shelbyville and then to Louisville, oh that would be nice!) We went "downtown" and did some shopping and ate lunch at a cute sandwich place called Potbelly's. It was delish! I actually found the perfect bag/purse to accompany me to the office everyday, it is large enough to fit my lunch, umbrella and my laptop. I was quite impressed. Then after 5 hours of walking downtown we decided it was time to head back!

So far Washington has been a fun adventure and I can't wait to start my new internship tomorrow. I am extremely nervous and hope that I do well! :) Fortunately the building is super close to where I live. Wish me luck and send prayers for tomorrow because I will surely be needing them!

I made it

After an long draining 10 hour drive to Washington DC. My dad and I arrived and my new home. So far I really like where I am living and doesn't seem any different than the sorority house. I am all moved in to my room. (which is rather tiny). Tomorrow I have the day to roam around an explore and I can't wait to learn more about the city I am living in. I have no definite plans yet, but I am excited to see the sights. Also I might be meeting a friend from college who is going to show me around DC and teach me how to ride the metro, because I feel like a total looser since I have only had one trip on a subway and it was in NYC with a large group of people. I can't wait to pick his brain and learn some helpful hints about the city. I am beyond excited to explore tomorrow. I do however already miss my wonderful family, and my bestfriend, Christopher. We are supposed to skype for the first time tonight, and I am really excited. (gee I sound like such a dork, but the idea of getting to see my bf who is 700 miles away sounds just perfect!). I will be skyping him on the wonderful new laptop that my grandmother bought me! (Thank you grandma!) It is a mini laptop and is perfect for this city, and this tiny room. I have never owned a laptop before so this is exciting. Tomorrow I will have some more free time on my hands, so I will update more about where I am living and give you a peek at my new room. I hope everyone is well.



all my love,



Carrie