This week has been spent waiting. Like a couple of others, the machine has yet to declare me safe for work in a federal office. Once I am granted security clearance (which, according to my supervisor, can take up to 21 days
- Signed what will hopefully be the last form at the DHS offices. Got to meet one of the people I've been corresponding with over email in person for the first time.
- Turned what was supposed to be a visit to the American History Museum (I forget it's formal name) with a friend into a bagel and nice conversation thanks to bad timing.
- Consumed two boxes of Nature Valley granola bars, along with other junk laying around the house.
Exciting, no?
I will say that it's been a lot of fun getting to know my fellow interns. Learning how all of us deal with our disabilities in the real-world has been both an eye-opening and humbling experience for me - it's too easy to focus on yourself and forget that all humans (disabled or no) have their own limitations and talents. Looking forward to revolutionizing outside the box and letting you all know about it.
James
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