So people of the free world (well free world in a a figurative sense as I am now a peace and conflict student and this is just not the case) I've decided to blog. I am partaking in the Washington Semester with American University this spring! I'm on the Peace and Conflict Resolution tract and in late March I will be traveling to 4 amazing places for 21 days: Jordan, Cyprus, Turkey, and Greece. Another part of this program involves an internship but I haven't gotten that far yet so don't criticize me. I've had three phone interviews and a few more coming up (I'm pretty hopeful about those). Anyways, I'll keep you posted on that soon. Fingers crossed!
For now I'll give you just a little background on myself. I'm studying International Affairs and Government at the ole ball and chain Skiddy, which I love and will dearly miss this semester except for the fact that there is a Whole Foods and a Panera within walking distance to me now. If you've never shopped at Whole Foods I understand because it can be pricey. That being said, it's worth it. For someone like me with a food allergy (to dairy and NO lactaid pills do not work) it makes it easier to find s'wonderful treats (aka dark chocolate and vegan goodies). In other news, I enjoy sarcasm, a good book, politics, The West Wing, and traveling the globe.
In this blog, which I will try to update biweekly or so, I will include updates on my new life in DC, my learnings on peace and conflict, my Mediterranean and Middle Eastern travels, and all things me. You may even encounter funny quotes from the West Wing. Tonight's quote is "Charlie, please don't say the word erotic in the Oval Office" and it is said by Mrs. Landingham. Enough about the West Wing. Although everyone should watch it.
So to those global citizens out there reading this (whether you are a friend, stranger, or foe) I welcome you to my journey. I hope you enjoy the ride as much as I will. How can you not when you live right by a Whole Foods!
Love
BD in DC
I was going to say these thigns before:
ReplyDeleteUGH I SO WANT THE TAKE-OUT OPTION ;__; they can give us container size limits and everything, just let me take it back to my room! so true about sheltered life... tbh every time I go to downtown boston (not the most diverse place in the world) after a semester at Skid I have to shake off the reverse culture shock.
also would like to note that skidmore's bookstore and library are both inadequate.