Another week ends and another begins. Its been…interesting. Last week I went to a two day introduction
for the Department of Homeland Security.
Basically, it was a series of lectures that lasted two days for interns
and people just transferring into the department. We talked about a variety of subjects, and
were given packets of information as well.
I only knew one of the people at the meeting and only made a tiny bit of
small talk with the people around me.
Still it was a relaxing way to spend a couple of days.
Then of course was Independence Day. Having lived in DC for a number of years, I
have been to the Capitol for a couple of Independence Days. Honestly, I found it a little
underwhelming. Its partially the crowds,
partially the waiting, and partially that I just don’t get as much a kick outta
fireworks. When you’re a little kid, it
appears like the fireworks light up the sky.
But as an adult, you recognize that the display does not take up as much
space as it appears. This year was
different. First I had a great lunch
with my fiancée. Secondly, we met up
with some friends and were on the highway when the fireworks started. That was a much nicer experience, talking to
people and sitting in a car. Then the
day ended.
And of course, there was the heat. The whole latter part of this week has been
unbearable heart. Its maddening. Yesterday my fiancée and I were out and
about, and it was miserable. I have been
in this town for a number of years and I don’t remember ever feeling this bad
in the heat.
Still, it was a good relaxing week so far. As I prep for next week and prepare to go out
and buy some food, I’m excited to see what comes next.
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