Start of the new...

New is the right term for the majority of things in my life right now.  Here's a list of the "new:"

• I live in a new city (though technically really old)
• A new apartment
• Have a new way to travel (bus and metro)
• A new job/internship
• New ward
• New roommates and people to get to know

I've moved to the greater area of Washington DC for an internship at the National Institute of Health.  Since my major is Recreation Management I have the opportunity to plan, organize and implement many different activities for the employees and patients at NIH as well as many charities throughout the area.  I have the opportunity to work closely with people who've been in this industry for 30+ years and who're major professionals, well-known and also very down-to-earth. 

Other than the time I spent as a missionary, I haven't ever lived far away from home, and I had someone with me all the time!  So, needless to say I'm a bit nervous for this journey but am soo soo excited for it as well!  It's sad being away from family, especially since my sister Traci just had a brand new baby (woohoo!!!) but the little Smith's and my friend Tiff and her family are fairly close by so that's going to be great.  It'll be another experience of a lifetime!
(This is me after my 2nd day of work, not the greatest picture but if I'd taken one on the first day it would've been more a 'deer in the headlights' look, haha)