Sunday, July 30, 2023
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The end is near…
Work Stuff: I have been working on the Big Piece for the entirety of the week. I am so excited for this article to come out even though it will be after the internship officially ends. I worked really hard this week to the get the piece in good shape (hopefully almost done!). I have revised 5 different drafts this week which is a great learning tool but it is also, to be frank, a lot of work. I spent a good chunk of time just staring at my screen willing the right words to come to my head. Fortunately, the end is in sight now. Also, my next article is officially published!! I will link it up top. My presentations (one for work, one for the end of the internship) are also in good shape, although I am not quite sure if I am happy with them yet. The editing continues!
Fun Stuff: This week was admittedly a little quieter than the others. Everyone is working hard to get everything wrapped up and I can't wait to see the presentations that come as a result. We did have a game night earlier in the week where we played one of Devin's favorite games: Azul. I am sad to say I did not do that well, but we took the time to plan out some more activities we wanted to do before we leave. The group of us who played DnD also finished up the campaign this week, which was bittersweet. I had to say goodbye to Gavin, the 77-year-old man I played (I did a voice for him; it was truly something). Jenna, Janessa, and I all got our last burritos from District Taco and played Jackbox with a bunch of other interns on Friday. Last night, a group of us went to see two pianists perform in Georgetown. They played so many great songs and my hearing went out a little bit from the cheers of the crowd. Devin and I also did our last gym day together and Emily and I finished watching our reality TV show. Today, Janessa and I went to see Oppenheimer (it was great) and we finished it off with a sunset viewing on the Kennedy Center terrace.
It is strange to know that I will be back home in less than a week from now. It is very bittersweet. I have grown very fond of the people here (as well as the work, which I love). I am ready to be out of the city but I will really miss all the wonderful people I have met. I am very grateful to be here. We'll get to the sappy stuff next time, but I am looking forward to spending this last week with everyone and relishing in a successful summer.
Hannah Means