When I first moved to DC, I thought it would be a good idea to keep a blog to keep my people informed on my adventures, trials, and encounters. I have not really had the time to do such thing, especially since I'm working 12-14 hours a day. But! I have a moment now, so here we go.
I moved from the people I have loved more than anyone else in the world on July 24th. Moving from my Boone family was probably one of the most difficult things I have ever done. These are people that have seen me through the best, worst, ridiculous, and drunken times of my life. I have grown to be so comfortable with them, it was such a shock to think that they wouldn't be right next door anymore. However, there were many things in Boone that I was ready to leave. Despite all the wonderful memories I have in Boone, there are things that have happened there that I am very willing to leave behind. Besides, no one ever moved forward by staying in one place...so, when the opportunity to move away arose, I took it.
I'm living in North Bethesda, Maryland with my friend, Steven. We met through a mutual best friend, and I am pleased to say that we are working out great as roommates, friends, and co-workers. Steve & I are both Assistant Directors for Grassroots Campaigns, Inc (the DC office). It's nice having someone that is going through the same things I am--missing North Carolina, stressing out over a job, someone to watch Top Chef with--and I am grateful to have him here. Plus! I have been super blessed to have had so many visitors since I have been in DC--I'm glad I picked a place that people want to come visit and explore.
As for work...whew. It's a doozy. Canvassing is definitely not for the weak--in fact, I think it should be considered an extreme sport. It takes endurance, practice, and a hell of a lot of strength. I have had some of the most ridiculous encounters, and am now immune to homeless people asking me to buy them lunch. I never cease to surprise myself at times--I am shocked by how quickly I have adapted to mastering the Metro system, being a boss in an office, and already hating DC tourists. I sometimes feel like I have been living in this city my entire life...and then I see something so iconic, like Congress or the Washington Memorial, and I am in awe that I have been given such an awesome opportunity to live and work in such an incredible place.
Besides canvassing my ass off 15 hours a week, I love running an office. Apparently I'm pretty good at it too--I was promoted to Lead Assistant Director, and was asked to be the Lead Assistant Director at an office opening in Scranton, Pennsylvania (I know, my inner-'Office'' character swooned). The only catch was that I was going to have to move on Wednesday (yes, yesterday)...so I had to decline the offer. However, I am being developed to become the Head Director for the DC office, or wherever I end up, which is super exciting. I don't think this is something I want to do for the rest of my life, but it is an exciting career move for right now.
The question I get asked most is how my social life is going. I know this derives from how I was such a busy bee in Boone, and I must say that I am doing the best I can with what I am given. Working 12 hours a day doesn't leave much room to join a club or class, but I really love the people I work with and they are a fun bunch. Steve and I usually go out every weekend, and although he prefers gay bars, as long as I dance and get free drinks I am happy. The music scene here is absolutely incredible--it is so nice to live in a place where there are shows with bands that I actually want to see. Dylan and I went and saw Crystal Castles a couple of weeks ago, and for being my first show in DC, it was totally bad ass.
So, here I am--everyone's favorite freckled Jew living on her own in the city. I feel so incredibly blessed to have my friends and family so consistently calling, texting, sending letters, and keeping in touch to make me know that I am missed and loved. I am about to embark on a lot more journeys--I am going to both NYC & Las Vegas in October (NYC with Sarah, Brian, and potentially Nathaniel; Las Vegas with my Katie Lane)!!! I don't know what life has in store for me, but I have a feeling that although things are kind of tough and lonely now, they are going to get a lot better.
Sorry for this first entry being more introductory than anything, things will be more entertaining later. I miss and love you all so incredibly much--come visit soon, and keep reading!
xoxo
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