Another week has come and gone. As I sit here writing I'm trying to soak in every last bit of this city. I love the different fashions, the history, the different languages you hear on the streets, the food, the flood of commuters at 8:30 & 5 each day, the street musicians. . .I could go on and on. There is always something to see, some reason to smile, something new to experience. I can't believe how lucky I am to be here at this time in my life.

Work has been interesting. At times I feel like I am accomplishing so much, and at other times I feel like I'm just sitting around. I have to remind myself to take it all in and not get caught up in the moment, good or bad. I guess it's my type-A personality in full swing. 

Laura and I got to have lunch with the Deputy Secretary on Monday. We talked for over an hour, which I'm sure cut into a lot of other things he could have been doing, but he was so present and willing to answer any questions we had. Hearing the different jobs he had after graduation reminded me that life has a funny way of working out. To go from a night-time security guy to Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation is quite a leap. The rest of the week consisted of meetings, writing, and trying to stay busy. Next week will hopefully be a little busier as we have a lot of events and meetings to attend, even a taping of the Secretary's "On the Go" segment. 

On Tuesday after work, a group of us from work went on a boat ride on the Potomac. We departed from Georgetown, went up the Potomac River toward the monuments, and circled back around. It was so fun and different to see the city from the water, and a great way to get to know my coworkers a bit better. It started to pour as soon as we returned to the dock so we ducked into a pizza place to wait out the downpour. Not the most enjoyable walk home, but an experience nonetheless. 

On Wednesday I went to the Best of Washington event. This is an annual event put on by the Washingtonian Magazine highlighting the best restaurants and shops around D.C. A friend of mine works for AT&T, who hosted the event, so he had an extra ticket and invited me. Definitely swanky, which I was completely fine with. It was great to get out during the week and do something totally different. Thursday morning was a little rough, but the memories of the event were well worth the lost sleep. 

Today, Laura and I went to the Newseum, which is a museum all about the news, who'da guessed? It was so up my alley! We spent much of the afternoon there, with plans to return tomorrow to finish up. Laura went to dinner with a friend, and I headed to the Old Post Office. I went up to the observation and got a great view of the city. Funny how small it seems from so high up. 

I continue to adapt to life here. It's not always easy, but it's worth the journey. I'm learning so much about myself, the world around me, and what I want to do with all that I've been blessed with. I love not knowing what's around the corner, but realizing that whatever it is, I'll figure it out. Happiness is all that I'm looking for, and that is something I can create for myself. 

Xoxo,

Kate