I'm still kicken'

Sorry, it's certainly been a while. Lots of happenings. First things first, I couldn't be happier about the elections. DC has been all a buzz with the upcoming transition. And I guess I can see myself here for at least the next four years ;) I don't want to jinx myself, but I do hope to have some good news to share in the coming week or two on the job front. Keep sending good vibes to the universe. And I promise to blast the world with news when I have it. But in the mean time, I'm still interviewing. I'm going back for a third (yes, THIRD) round with a consulting firm that interviews in a "speed dating" format. I'm hoping to have more than 2 minutes to ask them questions this time and love that the HR person reassured me by saying that interviews would be 30 minutes this time rather than 20 minutes. Wow. Don't you like only need 8?

Today it feels like winter, but DC has been gorgeous with all the leaves falling. My mom and dad had a nice visit including a beautiful trip to Monticello. Mom taught me how to make chicken and dumplings (yum!) and homemade apple pie (crust and all), so I guess I'm set for my DC Thanksgiving this year. My thesis deadline is shortly after so I'll be staying in DC. I'm looking forward to seeing the lighting of the National Christmas tree in between writing my heart out.

Oh, and speaking of that little thing called school. I'll be done in -- count'em -- 5 weeks! My thesis is coming along and I should have a final draft in the next two or three. The results are interesting -- in that they prove me wrong. I'll try to post more about it when I have it all completed, because lets be honest, this is the only place it will ever get published.

And this week I'm off to TX for my good friends' wedding, but also some much needed time with my sister. She's been going through a rough time but we're going to cheer her up with some girls nights -- including the Madonna concert on Sunday. Stay tuned for vogue photos.