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Goodbye Washington

July 12, 2008 at 1:06 am (Uncategorized)

It is that time… time to close some chapters in my life… actually what feels like a lot at once…

I didn’t get out of “school mode” after I graduated because I had so many time constraints in DC. I will have evenings and weekends back now. For the first time in 7 years. 

I didn’t “love” my internship because I don’t see the value outside of fulfilling self interests and that is SO not my thing. HOWEVER, living in DC, learning to really be an economist (although I have a long way to go!), and the opportunities that arose are endless and amazing! I made a few good friends, ate a lot of good food, learned a lot about myself, and grew immeasurably closer to the Lord in these few months. In short, I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything in the world. I am sad it is over, not the job, but joyful to move forward. 

I’m one of the few people who likes the town I live in, and I’ll be excited to get back! It’s my home now. =)

The coming months hold exciting adventures: Liz’s wedding, Natalie’s wedding, Rebecca’s wedding, Joni’s baby (and new house), triathlons with Marsha, visiting old friends, then the holidays and probably a trip to Montana to see my Mom. I can’t imagine a better way to round out ’08. Oh and there is a Salsa & Margarita Festival in there, featuring a one Pat Green, as a bonus. Haha =)

So to re-cap: awesome experience, great personal growth, good introspection, promising future, happy Haley. Thanks for your emails, love, support, phone calls (most of which I never returned- I really hate the phone), encouragement, and prayers!!!

I’m keeping up the blog and pictures because I’m on the go so much and it is a good way to keep a “journal” of your own life.

~Haley~ =D