Headed to DC

So, after much pondering and consideration, I have decided to join the blog world. I'm not sure if this makes me a hipster, behind the curve, caving to peer pressure, or just following the crowd. Regardless, here I am, blogging.

I am going to offer a disclaimer: As you may have noticed by my name, this is going to be a political blog. I plan on blogging about my adventures in DC this summer and the ones leading up to getting out the nation's capitol. My second disclaimer: This will be opinionated. All of you that know me (and for anyone that stumbles upon this, you will soon find out), know how I am. This will be a place for me to lay out my political views, my reactions to current legislation, court rulings, executive orders, and all things political. I won't mention my party affiliation, but I do not think it will be hard to figure out.

Now, having laid the parameters of this blog, let me introduce the reason that prompted this blog: The Koch Internship Program (KIP). This summer I will be interning at the Charles G. Koch Institute (CKI) as a regulatory policy intern in Arlington, VA. I cannot begin to express my excitement!

Part of this whole adventure (the stages I am going through now) involved finding housing. This has proved to be very interesting. There are so many things I am trying to find on such a limited budget. I need to be close to the Orange line for transit, I am looking for either a really cheap apartment+utilities or a moderately priced apartment including utilities. Craigslist at times looks incredibly helpful, that is, until no one replies to your emails.

I have recently been introduced to airbnb.com, which is currently looking to be the most promising outlet for housing. The excitement and stress of apartment hunting is something that I have never experienced before. I have also realized I'm going to finally realize what it is like to be a college student--that is, living on a diet of ramen noodles, since for the first time in my undergrad career I won't be in a residence hall, nor will I have a meal plan provided to me. Yikes!

Anyways, this is just the beginning of my ramblings. Some of these post will be more informative of where I am at in this process. Some will be targeted towards a specific interest/topic, and others, well, who knows what they will be! In the end, I hope they are all enjoyable.

So, join me in my quest to conquer DC this summer, and I hope you enjoy!