Next

So, today was a big day. This morning the announcement was made about New Attitude's new name. Most of the past three and a half weeks of my life have been spent working on Next, and now the rest of the world knows what Next is. Or if you don't, go here: This Is Next.

If you make your way towards the blog section, or actually just the main page presently, you may recognize someone you know. Yes, friends, it's true. This zealously endeavoring boy has a new platform, and I think probably a few more readers over there. But do not worry, I will not abandon you to reading only about my work life on some foreign blog. This blog is still my home. Georgia is still my home.

I've been meaning to take some pictures around the office to run a post about where I work. But I haven't done that yet.

I also meant to write a poetic description of the way I carved out my car from a block of ice the other morning, as a master sculptor unveiling his masterpiece to the world's ignorant eyes, all so that I could drive to work. Yes, I am that dedicated. Actually, if I don't go to work I sincerely have nothing to do all day, so a day without work is a thing to be dreaded.

I'll write more this weekend during all my immense free time. In the mean time, check out Next. That's my job.

Snow Day and A Weekend in Philadelphia

To be fair, it's not really a snow day. I had the day off anyway because it's MLK Day. But it is in fact really snowing for the first time since I've been here. If only I were someone who got excited about snow, this would be great. It's not very thick on the ground yet, but it's still coming down pretty steadily. I do hope it lets up by tomorrow because I would very much not like to have to stay in the house again. Besides, things are getting busy at work and there's a lot I need to do this week.



I went to Philadelphia this weekend. I drove up on Friday evening after work and drove back Sunday afternoon. Mostly I went to see my friend Justin, but particularly this weekend because my last weekend here was boring enough to make me realize I never wanted to do that again. I had a great time hanging out with Justin and his friends at Villanova University. No pictures from the weekend, but it was a much-needed dose of non-stop socializing. Then I spent the entirety of my two and a half hour drive back to Maryland on the phone with various friends from home, which was wonderful in the best way.

I need a real winter coat, a scarf, and a haircut. These things were on today's to do list, but my desire to venture out into the snow is minimal. I will most likely do so later this evening however, as tonight I am going to Paul's house for dinner and 24. Paul is my boss, if you haven't been keeping tabs.

That's all for now. I have high and unlikely-to-be-met ambitions to read for the rest of the day.

Maryland: One Week and Where I Live

I've been in Maryland for a full week now. I'd like to be able to say that it has flown by, that I can't believe that a week has already passed. But that's not true. I don't mean to say that it has been a particularly long week though. Actually, this week has felt exactly as long as one week should feel, whatever feeling that is.

My job is definitely the best part about being here. Which is good because that's the reason I am indeed here. I look forward to going to work each morning and am in no hurry to leave at the end of the day. I guess that's pretty lucky for me, hey?

My boss, Paul, took me into DC on Sunday afternoon. We went to the Newseum, which was one of the coolest museums I've ever been to. This is seriously a must-see.

Oh, and if you missed it on Facebook, I met up with Paul's and my hero at the museum, got a quick picture:



I don't feel like writing much tonight, so here's some pictures of where I live these days.


My bedroom.


I told you I lived in the country now.


I've had to make several emergency pull-overs for pictures. I had to park and then tromp through a field in my dress clothes to get this one.


I have a thing for barns.

Maryland: The Early Days

So I'm in Maryland. If this is news to you, scroll back a post or two and you'll see what I mean. Just make sure to skip over the bit about "Top 8 of 2008" because that never happened. I meant to do it, honestly I did. Maybe I still will. I'll probably get bored enough soon. It'll just be delayed.

Anyway, the drive up was uneventful enough so I'll withhold detailed descriptions of the ten hours I spent in a car on a gloomy day with an aching back. But at least the music was good.

The first day of work was great, mostly spent meeting people, being oriented with the office, and getting an overview of the next few months. I don't think it's going to be quite what I imagined, but I should be able to adjust to the work quickly.

It's been cold and rainy (threatening to ice over) since I've arrived so I haven't had a chance to take pictures outside, but apparently I now live in the country. Also not what I expected, but kind of cool. It's about a half-hour drive down to the Sovereign Grace Ministries offices from my uncle's house.

I started missing Georgia before I ever left, but a few of my wonderful friends gave me as a farewell gift the beautiful creation pictured below. It has immediately become one of my most valued possessions. Thank you Christina, Anne-Marie, Tiffany, Scott, and Scott.