I have never been in a snowstorm before that left 2 and 1/2 feet at my doorstep. Friday morning it started snowing, and then it just didn't stop. Literally like 36 hours straight of snowfall. And it was gorgeous... every flake. To see D.C. blanketed in snow was one of the most beautiful sights in my 22 years of life. God is the best painter.
The week as whole went really well. Work is ever so slightly becoming more and more enjoyable every day, with my office beginning to more and more trust me and allow me to take on the more fun and challenging duties. I gave tours last week (and loved them), I sat in on the House Floor during a vote (AWESOME), and I went to three different meetings/briefings about things I care about (a briefing on the Obama administration's spending problem held by the CATO Institute, a religious education briefing, and a reception for public school principals/superintendents).
The Tech house is the Tech house... Anytime you get 19 people in one complex (and 8 sharing a single apartment) you are going to have some annoyances and drama. But we all know we are a family who has to look out for eachother and take care of eachother. Capitol Hill is one of the most stressful places, and it's really nice that we can relax and sometimes when necessary vent to others in the house who know EXACTLY what you are going through. The Tech house is really more of a blessing than a curse.
But back to the SNOWpocalypse... On Saturday, we sledded down Capitol Hill... like the literal hill. It was one of those things where some day looking back I will be able to tell kids/grandkids/friends/peers in the nursing home that I sledded down the Capitol lawn during one of the largest snowstorms in D.C. history. It was stinkin awesome.
I went back to National Community Church this morning, and I realized this was where I am supposed to be this semester. There are tons of opportunities to get involved in small groups, community service projects, and just meet other young people. I even met some people that want to practice Spanish together once a week, and we may start trying to translate a Spanish bible together to stimulate our Spanish minds! Things are starting to fall into place here, and I'm thankful and blessed by all that is around me here to make me feel comfortable in this temporary home away from my other homes (Houston and Lubbock).
Got some pictures of SNOWmageddon for ya, and until next time...
Great pic of some of the first floor kiddos
Me sleddin' down Cap Hill!
Peace and love,
Noel
Sweet picture of you sledding down the hill!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Keep up the good work. You know that we're praying for you and look for great things from your experience in D.C. I hope that D.C. is never the same again because, looking back they'll say, "Noel Bryant was here."
ReplyDeleteSheri's brother and his wife continue to drive in to work. They don't get snowed in at home for much - ever! If you need them, their offices are over near the Spy Museum. Text if you need contact info.
Enjoy the snow!
J