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I've been in DC about a month now. No, I don't have a job yet but i'm slowly but surely getting adjusted to life here. It's interesting. People are friendlier, the happy hours are a nice way to cap off or start an evening, and i'm liking my classes so far. A lot of things have ran across my mind and i'm not sure where exactly to go with it. I'm liking the fact that i'm meeting new people, mostly folks on my wave length, some or many who are not(but that's ok). Although the competitive nature of life here is really not my speed, I like the options in my field available here.

School has been interesting....I definetly feel like a grad student when I see the undergrad scurry about, some oblivious to the larger world around them, some who i'm sure have a lot more on their shoulders and a lot more on their mind than the eyes can see. Seeing as I don't live anywhere near campus, I don't feel like a part of the student body. Which can be seen as a good or bad thing I guess. My professors are cool, one doesn't believe in the publishing industry so he printed out all of our readings. The other more green teacher has made us purchase our books and I believe I have printed off atleast 250 pages of reading(I guess its ok to make others kills trees when its not hanging over your head...or maybe I should just upload the electronic copy but I can't really comprehend without something I can phyiscally touch...i'm a hands on learner). Both professors are passionate about what they do and have information that will be applicable to my future career.

Jobs...i'm patiently waiting for something to come along. I have been meeting with the career center to better my resume and I have sent out 50+ resumes so far, I've gotten a few interviews and nothing has panned out so far but who knows what this week will hold.

I'll be in Chicago the weekend of the 16th for an honoree banquet for the award I am receiving(check out previous post for info.).

My twin brother is engaged!!!! I'm so excited for him and his new fiance. I love them both and glad that they will me making that larger committment to spend their lives together. She will be a great addition to the family. :)

I have the urge to learn french and arabic and hopefully once things are settled I can explore them a bit further.

I want to get back to my community service work and hoping that things can settle soon so that I can find a time to do so.

I found the perfect place to live, buts it not available until Nov.1st. Still I want it....



Sorry if this bored you...my mind is pretty free of thoughts at this moment but stay posted.