At what point in an internship can you say you’ve conquered the initial learning curve? My last week was dotted with a variety of mini-achievements; I managed to get through the week without slamming my arm in a metro door, getting lost in the web of tunnels underneath Capitol Hill, or arriving late to work because of massive security lines. A trifecta of progress, to be sure.
My office’s other three interns and I have gotten into a routine for handling mail, phone calls, and news. Because we’ve become more efficient at getting things done, it’s left more time for fun activities such as congressional hearings, receptions, and speaking events. We also get one weekday off every week, so that leaves even more time to see the DC sights.
Last week’s highlights were attending a reception for the 69th anniversary of Guam’s liberation (when US forces won back the island from the Japanese during WWII), attending a hearing on EPA regulations by the Energy and Commerce Committee, and visiting the National Art Gallery and the Museum of Natural History Smithsonian. It was a good week for sure! There's so much to do in this city.
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| Smithsonian Castle |
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| South American Monkey |
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| World's largest rodent - the capybara |
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| Jaguar |
Dancing on stage at the Guam Reception
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| Jazz in the Garden |
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