Balancing Act

I have to say, I love Vacation. (Just call me Clark Griswold) I’m enjoying my time off very much, but only a few things have changed since the end of the semester. I still wake up at 9ish more times than not. I’m still constantly on the go. I’m usually at the gym for an hour and a half in the mornings after late nights reading.(I’m old and I’m boring, what can I say) After that I spend time getting ready for my trip to D.C. I spend a lot of time writing for this blog. I have several posts that I haven’t published yet. (It’s all about timing) The best part is that I have more free time to spend in front of the boob tube. It’s great because all the re-runs that are on now are new to me. (In Grad School in might have time to follow 2 or 3 of your favorite shows. The rest of the time your face will be in a book.)

Over the past five days I’ve been very busy preparing for my State Department internship. I haven’t talked about where I’m going to be for my internship because I’m a little superstitious. Thought I’ve been awarded my internship, I’ve been quite about it during the back ground clearance. And even though I’m very, very, very far from being a felon, I still worry. But I recieved my clearence today so I feel better about talking about it now. I was informed over winter break that I would be interning in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs and I was beyond excited because it was my first choice. Political-Military Affairs puts me on the frontlines of everything going on in the world. Ed Kulakowski, who is the local State Department Diplomat in Residence and Dean Pauletta Walsh have both been a great help. Early next year you will all get a chance to meet Mr. Kulakowski. He’ll be on campus to discuss State Department internships and jobs. My tip to all of you is to start your Government applications early. Also communicate with Mr. Kulakowski during your entire time at Pepperdine. He’ll help you with anything you need.

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