These days here at the conference have been none stop busy. I feels more like a couple of weeks than a couple of days because the days are so jam-packed. Today I got to visit the capitol for my first time. It was extraordinary and super gorgeous. The crazy thing that happened today was that we just happened to miss the shooting at capitol hill today. I am thanking my lucky stars that WJMC wasn’t there to get possibly hurt. I think it would’ve been a great experience to see and report the event.
I’ve never been to D.C. until this week and I may be experiencing everything in super speed mode but I’m enjoying every bit of it. I got the chance to visit the Lincoln Memorial (Lincoln is the coolest president!) and the ever so famous Smithsonian. My feet may be aching from the excessive amount of walking and yet I still have a huge smile on my face.
I’ve met so many people so far this week. So many that I’m lucky if I can remember their names. I think it is amazing to be here with my peers from all over the US that share an interest in journalism. Everyone that I’ve met was pretty cool and I’ve started friendships with some of them. I’ve even started to pick up a little of their accents (crazy, right?).
I have to say that I’m glad I didn’t give up on the fundraisers to get here. It was well worth it and I would’ve regreted not coming. I’ve gained so much experience and knowledge of journalism. And most importantly: I’m learning more about myself.
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