Week three in D.C. has been one of a completely different theme than my first two in the city. I finally feel oriented, prepared and best of all, cool! I have begun to establish a consistent schedule from week to week, which if you are anything like me, is pretty important to my productivity. This week has also seen nicer weather than the previous two. Being from Montana, the 94+ heat mixed with the humidity was really not up my alley! Last week while the ‘feels like’ temperature was 103, Montana was getting snow! Can you believe that? Snow, in mid-June! In that respect, I really wanted to be home. Luckily Mother Nature has let up and this week has been extremely comfortable and actually quite nice outside.
The buzz around D.C. (and probably around the country for that matter) this week has been the sudden death of NBC News and Meet the Press Chief Correspondent Tim Russert. I have personally found it astounding to see the outpouring of affection around the District and country in the wake of his passing. I find myself captivated time and time again by all of the tributes, he truly seemed like an honest journalist.
Speaking of captivating, the office has kept me busy this week, as I have begun work on a few new projects. We are still waiting to hear who will replace Floyd Mayweather in what will be Oscar De La Hoya’s final fight. Therefore, we are also still uncertain about any possibility of a press tour this summer (although, I am holding out hope, as I believe the experience would be invaluable). In the meantime, today I began work on a potential list of sponsors which Baltimore Ravens running back, Willis McGahee could use to partner with. This glimpse inside the NFL has been interesting to say the least.
Meeting my cousin's baby girl
In regards to my course with The Washington Center, Intercultural Communications: How Washington-based Organizations Prepare for A Global Marketplace, is a course which will be focusing on globalization of our economy and the impact it will have on America and the world. The one thing so far that has surprised me, and to my delight, is that this course offers a different approach to the learning atmosphere. My classes back at The University of Montana tend to be a lecture format with little interaction, which can sometimes restrict the potential for conversation. I really enjoy the fact that this course uses a more discussion-based format where we have the opportunity to learn from and debate each other. I feel this will help the course be more enjoyable over the summer.
As far as the weekend goes, I did not do much sightseeing; instead I went on a ride-along with my cousin who is a police officer up in Germantown. As I am sure you can imagine, that was quite the experience. Although he said it was one of the slower nights in his beat, the night was highlighted by an attempted burglary call. I tell you what, there is nothing quite like flying 90 mph in a 40 mph zone in a police car. I may have to do that again next weekend.
I am looking forward to the rest of this week as there are many events taking place that I am going to try to attend. I will be sure to let you know about them.
Until next time…
.e
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