Washington Interns

Is it true? Because it’s sure looking like it! With all 4 teams at least 2-1 or better, the NFC East is looking like a great contender for a Super Bowl title.  This is especially true with the rest of the NFC not doing too hot…Most divisions have a couple teams here and there doing well, but others near the bottom of the NFL after Week 3.  I sure wouldn’t be surprised if it goes to an NFC East face off for the NFC title!

The Redskins and Eagles are 2-1, while the Giants and Cowboys are both 3-0.  Who will be #1 after Week 4? Well, I guess we’ll have to wait and see!  The Redskins and Cowboys face off next Sunday at Texas Stadium in Irving, TX.  Both teams won their games this past week and should have no problems competing next Sunday in another historical rivalry showdown! 

 Get Your Popcorn Ready!

Who ever knew that summer would come to last until late September?  Well, apparently it does…Ah summer in D.C., how it reminds me of a giant sauna; the weather and all.  But despite the humidity, summer in our nation’s capital is amazingly awesome compared to any other city or time to visit Washington.  Think of the numerous holidays that occur during the summer months (including the most important one, Independence Day!), the festivals, the tourists, ahhh the memories…

 Now, as all us summer interns return back to school and the daily routine of our normal lives, we take with us the memories of our summers in Washington.  Of all those great times we spent at work, at conferences, listening to speakers, sightseeing, exploring the city at night, partying, fighting the tourists, and overall just having a great time.  These will all be great memories indeed.  And yes, I’m sure work wasn’t all that fun, but it’s all the experiences we had that make up our overall experience that we are going to remember…

 Goodbye D.C. for now, goodbye summer, and hello fall!  It’s Official!

If you are ever in Arlington, Virginia DO NOT ever shop at the Costco in Pentagon City! They are ridiculously rude, and are unwilling to work with you when a problem arises. I was there just this evening and was unable to make a purchase because of a minor problem with my account/membership. They singled me out, while not giving anyone else in my line a problem. They were also unwilling to work with me when I tried to explain the situation and instead forced me into a situation where I could no longer act in a friendly manner. There is no reason why I should not have been able to purchase items there since I have been for the last couple of months…But apparently today I got problems about it and then basically kicked out of the store…

So if you’re ever in the area, keep this in mind and DO NOT visit this store because it will save you much time…

What does Independence Day really mean to you? In my experience, I’ve found that most people don’t really put much thought into this annual day of historical honor and rememberance: The anniversary of our Nation’s birth. Instead, most Americans simply celebrate it as any other National holiday: a day home from work, a day with family and friends, cookouts, and fireworks. I mean, those are all great benefits and events that come with the 4th of July, but does anyone else actually think about the significance of this particular day and why it is so important to us all as Americans today?

About 232 years ago on July 4, 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the revised version of the Declaration of Independence; the version we all know and love today. On this day, our declaration to Great Britain became official; thus beginning our quest for independence. And don’t forget that we were the underdogs in during the revolution! Britain was the most powerful nation on Earth, both in terms of capital and military strength. Our quest for independence seemed nearly impossible, but our founding fathers and fellow Americans never gave up and never stopped believing in what they were fighting for. FREEDOM. Our brothers and sisters died for the country they all loved and were loyal to, just so their children and grandchildren and generations after could live freely; in the absence of tyrant and unfair rule. Although what they viewed as fair and unfair treatment is much different from what we value today, they fought and died for what they believed in, not for them, but for the improvement of our people and our Country as a whole.

So as you sit around on the eve of the anniversary of our independence, do not forget why we celebrate this historical event and perhaps even ponder what our country might be like if we had not ever become independent. It would be much different right now I can certainly tell you that.  So if you value your liberty and civil rights: remember our founding fathers, those who died in the name of their country and its people, and those who publicly supported the Declaration.

REMEMBER LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS!

 HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!  BE PROUD TO BE AMERICANS!!!

Did you know that summer doesn’t officially begin until June 20th?  That’s right, despite the deathly hot and humid weather here in the DC metro area, we haven’t been experiencing summer “officially” yet…So mark your calendars for this coming Friday, when we finally kick off the start of the summer season!

 What’s so special about seasons that we need official start dates?  In my experience, weather patterns tend to change from region to region, country to country.  So why can’t seasons be based on the local weather of a particular region or city?  Of course, this would mean that some countries south of the equator would only have 2 seasons a year, but still…it would be a more accurate way to portray the weather based on the English definitions of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.

Ahhh…good old summer…This can be a person’s favorite or least favorite time of the year.  As for me, I despise summer!  Most likely because I was born in the summer and grew up in regions of the country where summers are awfully painful.  But DC isn’t any better since the hot weather these last couple of weeks has been painful enough.  Yeah, feel sorry for the interns and government employees that have to trudge through the near 100 degree weather in suits and long sleeve shirts…

Hello and welcome to my blog, exclusively from the point-of-view of a college student intern here in Washington, DC! My goal is to appeal to young people in the metro area and get them thinking about specific topics, events, or ideas! I just wanted to start by welcoming everyone to my new blog! Please feel free to leave comments as you wish, and please be honest about what you write! I will try to reply to as many comments as I can, so keep them coming! Also, if you ever want to hear about a specific topic, please don’t hesitate to let me know! Since I will try to accommodate your request! Otherwise, I will just write about whatever subject pops into my head or whatever is the talk of the town on a certain day!

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