Week 5

So this week Congress wasn't in session, meaning that all the Congressmen/women had gone home for the week. Inevitably, the office was much slower than usual. However, I used the available to time to accomplish several things.

Monday night, I spent supper with the former Under Secretary of the Navy and his wife and we chatted about international politics and had a wonderful evening. I am excited about making that contact because he shares many of the same interests I have for Africa.

I finished my first draft on the Somalia extended essay I have been digging into and feel extremely relieved to have that off my plate. As far as my bill is concerned, I have reworded the resolution to the Congressman's liking so that it pinpoints the al-Shabaab rather than simply Somalia as the culprit for child conscription practices. On Tuesday I gave a tour to one of Ken Salazar's staff and he gave me his contact information and told me he would be happy to help me anytime.

As far as my stay in D.C. goes, I am still going strong. I could definitely see myself working here at some point in my life. This weekend I am touring Georgetown and meeting up with an old friend who is at George Washington Medical School.

Thanks for the continued interest!