On Friday I went to the Washington National Cathedral (and didn’t get lost at all either going there or coming back, thanks to the fabulous directions from my roommate). I found the mixing of religion and civics a bit odd – the state flags in the cathedral, the statue of George Washington. I understand the [...]
Monthly Archives: July 2008
I’ve arrived!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
I am now in DC. My new home.
I have very limited internet access where I’m living right now, so I’m not sure how much updating will occur over the next 2-3 weeks. I’ve found a nearby Starbucks (for their wireless), but the internet withdrawals could be painful. There’s a grocery store a mere block away, [...]
Still more mid move
Monday, July 21, 2008
Ohio, I think.
So close! But a few hours left to go tomorrow. I’m somewhere near Pittsburgh. Sick of driving. Sick of my car.
Made it through Illinois, cursed the poor signs of Indiana (ended up having to backtrack a couple exits twice because Indiana apparently thinks they are too good to properly label the interstate when [...]
More mid move
Sunday, July 20, 2008
The view from my hotel window tonight.
That’s a cornfield.
I’ve made it to the middle of Illinois. At this rate (and I believe I can maintain the same rate), I’ll get into DC noon-ish on Tuesday. That’ll work. I can only handle about 10 hours of driving before I start getting tired and wiggly and desperate [...]
Mid move
Saturday, July 19, 2008
I am currently in the middle of Nebraska, where I’ve stopped for the night.
Earlier this week I was looking at the website for the DC public libraries today. I am so excited to use them! I know, I’m a dork. But I really love libraries. There’s a neighborhood library a mere 3 blocks from where [...]
The final week
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
1. My desk (too big for the new apartment) has been carted off by a friend who wanted it.
2. My washer and dryer (unneeded in my new apartment because they are already provided) have been carted off by family members of a friend. The amount of lint that was underneath them was… a lot.
3. I’ve [...]
Farewell party
Thursday, July 10, 2008
My farewell party was today. Tons of very yummy food (it was a lunch party) and a beautiful cake, as shown in the photo below (I only had my cell phone, so couldn’t get a great picture, but you get the idea). An admin assistant who works here has turned into our party planner. She [...]
Finally progressing well
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
I have found a place to live (right in DC itself) and I have movers. My stress levels have gone down because those two key things are now taken care of.
Meanwhile, I continue to pack. I’m actually mostly done. Five friends – including three guys with more physical strength than I have – came over [...]
Happy 4th of July
Friday, July 4, 2008
The quest for a place to live and for movers continues. Sadly, it continues far too slowly for my tastes. I am hopelessly impatient.
I’ve found an apartment I want. It’s in DC itself. Now I’m hoping I can get it. It’s not available until a week after I start work, so I’ll have to find [...]
