Spring has Sprung!!

This week was evidence that good things come to those who wait. Pretty much every single intern has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of nice weather to basically do ANYTHING with. Granted, we can go sightseeing and do things when the weather is shoddy, but it just isn’t as enjoyable. This week we had a LCJ lecture about foreign policy in the Middle East, and specifically Afghanistan and Iraq. I do hope that next week, after this upcoming PLS, we go to a more Criminal Justice-oriented program. I just have different expectations of the programming and I can’t wait until we see some more “national” lectures. :)

I received a project involving college CO-OP applicants to the US Marshals throughout the country from my manager at my internship. It is a pretty awesome to be responsible for a (relatively) large group of people, and I’m glad my superiors have enough faith and trust in me in to take care of the job! I am challenging myself to finish it within a month, just to see if I can work within a real deadline. It’s pretty exciting.

This weekend my roommates and I took advantage of this GORGEOUS weather! Friday night we ate out near Dupont Circle, which was nice. Saturday we were able to get out again and head out to the National Mall. We were able to check out the health care bill protest that was going on. Regardless of my views, it was amazing to see the power of the American people. I am extremely proud that I live in this country where if I don’t like something, I can march right to the capital of my nation and protest or celebrate it. It was really intense, and while it was cool to check out, wasn’t exactly my scene. 

Afterwards, we went to Eastern Market for lunch. Saturday night my one roommate Melissa and I just hung out at our apartment because...

We went back to Eastern Market on Sunday! For those of you who probably don’t know, Eastern Market is a stop off the Orange/Blue line that is also an open-air farmers and flea market. The market part may sound skeptical, but I can assure you it was fantastic! Before we went shopping we stopped at a french cafe for breakfast which was absolutely mouthwatering. My roommates Natalie, Melissa, and I were able to pick up a ton of fresh produce and goods! I was able to buy delicious fuji apples, navel oranges, watermelon and more. My roommates made out like bandits. We had all fresh food to make an amazing dinner with, and it was just really nice to buy something fresh and cook it right away. I even carved the watermelon to make a bowl to serve our fruit in! :) Farmer’s markets are definitely great ways to stimulate the local economy without breaking the bank! I also purchased a piece of art from a vendor and bought a bar of natural soap that was vanilla and sandalwood scented. My roommates and I also got sets of GORGEOUS wrap around necklaces and earrings. It was just a really neat experience. I didn’t get pictures of the market, but I did get pictures of the “fruits” of our labor. We definitely plan on going back as soon as possible.

Until next time..