Warning: this is a dialogue between me, myself and Irene. I know I’m turning schizo – but yes, we all need weirdos in our lives right?
How long until you are in DC?
This time next week I will be sleeping in an apartment in Adams Morgan, Washington DC, and probably sweating, musing, dreaming, and freaking out over my first day of work. I’m excited!
I really cannot believe that it is time to go to Washington DC – did the second term fly by that fast? It’s been a term of being lazy to be honest (oh no, Irene- a future leader of South Africa confessing to being lazy? A lazy asian? is that possible – yes folks. it is), hanging out with friends, and a lot of reflection. God has been good though – and with the plans for DC He’s shown his provision!
Where are you working?
We still have not found out about our internships, but I am very relaxed about it. I think I’m freaking out more about what I am going to do there – and where am I going to find time to practice? But I am not going to fuss about that until I know what my days are going to look like in DC. The reasons why internships were delayed is because of visa drama: the American consulate decided to change regulations. But God has been good, and thankfully we can still travel on B1/B2 visas. Yippee!
Are you planning to stay in a dustbin, or have you found your family?
And my host family? Yes, I finally got an email from them yesterday after worrying all weekend about why they didn’t email the first time. And they sound awesome: I’m going to have 2 little host sisters who are 4 and 11 – how exciting! And the 11 year old plays piano – how appropriate! I am going to be staying in an area called Adams Morgan, which is right near the city. The family stays in an apartment and I think I get the back room (or something like that) – basically Adams Morgan is the cool part of town apparently. I’m also glad to be in AM because it also happens to be in the area of a church that I am interested in going to. So, God is good. Yeah!
And how is packing going?
Packing? What’s that? Kid.ding. Well, I am still in the process of packing my res room, so that is a bigger priority. I have got some clothes for the first few days of work, so I will be shopping in DC (H&M beware!). The camera has been packed, I’ve got my cash passport. Now to just squish everything into 20kg. I’ve said bye to Macgyver (my faithful laptop) – so now it’s getting down to business!
Anything else?
Hmm. Not really. I just need to pack and get prepared. Boom.
And I still need R2500 for funds. Anyone – can you help?
And fluit fluit, my storie is uit. SAWIP team see you on Saturday night!
Michael
10/06/2011
Hey Kim. I am sorry I didnt get to meet you at the Nigel Bailey Leadership workshop a couple weekends ago in CT. Anyway, Adams Morgan is indeed very cool! Good luck with your trip and keep up the blogs!
Michael
10/06/2011
Sorry I meant Irene!