Welcome!

Welcome to my latest and greatest blog, everyone! I thought that it would be a good idea to start blogging about my adventures in D.C. so that I wouldn't have to keep telling all my friends and family the same stories over and over again.  I'm already two weeks into my summer adventure, so I'll have to write a couple blogs about the first two weeks this week and hopefully catch up by next weekend.

First off, let me start by saying that Capitol Hill is in my blood.  I had no idea I would come out here and fall in love with this city and this career.  I feel like I have found my perfect job.  Even though I am just an intern, I  really enjoy every task and am excited to continue to gain experience and insight from the amazing people that work on the Hill.  For those of you that do not know, I work for Senator Boozman (a republican Senator from Arkansas).  My internship is a little special, however, because it is through an organization called the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, which is a non-profit that advises Congress on Child Welfare Policy.  Their staff is incredible and my fellow interns are also amazing people.  In order to be eligible for this program, we all had to have been in the foster care system for two years which gives us experience to back up our policy recommendations.

So far I have made many amazing memories and a have a heart full of excitement and love for this place.  Words can't really describe how good it feels to feel like you are at home when you've only lived in D.C. for two weeks.  I still have much to learn about living here, but the city has welcomed me with open arms, and I couldn't be more grateful.  Unfortunately, it is getting late and I should head to bed, but check back for another post tomorrow!

Thanks for reading, and as always feel free to ask questions or leave comments!


Blessings,
Ashleigh