What a week. Every day has been packed with more exploration, new friends, and some very very late nights. On Thursday, I had an interview after work at an upscale restaurant in Brooklyn, called The River Cafe (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60827-d482173-Reviews-The_River_Cafe-Brooklyn_New_York.html) As you can see if you follow the link, is that it is the number 1 ratedContinue reading “Little Nothings”
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1 down, 9 to go
While my title insinuates that I am keeping track of my time here, I really can’t say that I am. Already, it feels much too real for me to be doing so- I feel like I actually have moved here, and that I’m simply at the beginning of a new job. I believe that meansContinue reading “1 down, 9 to go”
Beauty and Essex and Awe
Neale Donald Walsch once said, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” This first weekend has proven that mantra to me throughout. I am in a new city, where I am a minority for the first time in my life, and I barely know anyone. That’s a lot to take on at once.Continue reading “Beauty and Essex and Awe”
Somewhere in Brooklyn
I’m waking up in the city for the first time, and boy, it’s going to take some getting used to. While the bed in my room is super comfortable, and I love the skylight over it, I’m definitely not used to hearing people and cars and sirens all. night. long. Thats what you get whenContinue reading “Somewhere in Brooklyn”
Taking a bite out of the Big Apple
The day is here-almost. Tomorrow I embark on the most daunting, but also most promising, adventure of my life. My flights are booked, my bags packed, my roommate expecting me; I’m all set for my summer in New York. I remember about 13 months ago I was preparing myself in a fairly similar way. IContinue reading “Taking a bite out of the Big Apple”
It’s That Time Again…
Well, Summer has rolled around again. While the Pullman rain makes it hard to remember that the warm months are just around the corner, time did it again and pulled a fast one on me. In a week and a half, Lauren and I will be packing up and moving out of the apartment weContinue reading “It’s That Time Again…”
Tik, Tok..
I am currently enjoying a rare break from hustle and bustle in the lodge. Tonight marks the beginning of the Project Vote Smart Olympics, starting with a huge game of capture the flag. I would have participated, but had the opportunity to go on a horseback ride instead–Capture the Flag being something I can doContinue reading “Tik, Tok..”
Growing Attachments
It’s hard to believe I am already on week 3 here on the ranch. The days move slow, but the weeks are flying by. It definitely helps that my relationships here have only grown stronger day by day. Over the past week and a half, I have gotten 3 new roommates, who are all easyContinue reading “Growing Attachments”
Day 1/70
Well, I just got off from my first day working 8-5 in an office, and I can safely say it was a lot more tolerable than I thought. Halfway through the day I realized that I was enjoying being buried in a pile of folders holding bills in various stages of the legislative process. It’sContinue reading “Day 1/70”
Sunday’s Explorations
After having only a bagel and a little box of animal crackers all day yesterday before having a “dinner” of honey nut cheerios once I finally reached the ranch, I woke up hungrier than I may have ever been today. Luckily the kitchen has everything I could ask for- cereal, oatmeal, fruit, gold fish, trailContinue reading “Sunday’s Explorations”
Note to self: never trust iphone driving directions.
First of all, If you have ever wondered whether or not anyone would be crazy enough to live 10 miles off the main road in a town with a population of 1000, on a road worse on a car’s suspension than climbing a sheer cliff, I have your answer. Yes, and they happen to sometimesContinue reading “Note to self: never trust iphone driving directions.”
T Minus 2 days…
Hello All! For the next 10 weeks, starting on Saturday, I will be working in an internship with Project Vote Smart, a political non-profit compiling a database called the “Voter Self-Defense System”. I, along with 39 other interns, will be aiding in research and fact-checking from 8-5 every day of the week. Sounds pretty daunting,Continue reading “T Minus 2 days…”
