Thank a Vet

Happy Memorial Day! Every year we always go to West Bend, IA to the Memorial Day services in honor of my Grandpa Wasko and other vets. Last summer, whenever I was at the WWII memorial I would always find a veteran and talk to him. To see the emotion from the men is indescribable. I would also thank them for their service. It is the best feeling in the world to see them smile back at you.
When I was in Arizona at the beginning of the month visiting my great Uncle Dennis, we pulled out his WWII book. The memories began flooding his mind and his mouth couldn't speak fast enough. These men will only be here for so long, it is important that we hear their stories.

The quilt..

As soon as I got home from Arizona I had my mind set that I wanted to make a quilt. A quilt that wouldn't have meaning behind it. Every other quilt of mine has sentimental value and therefore I don't use them...they are sitting in my cedar chest. I wanted to make a quilt that I could take to college, use as a throw, and snuggle up with. So, I went to Hobby Lobby and picked out some bright fun fabric and began cutting the fabric. I worked on this quilt night and day because I was determined to get it done ASAP ( I really don't know why, I just like finishing projects fast)

4 days later..I completed it! I am so proud of it and LOVE it! It is just what I wanted.

Ready to Go!

I have my suitcase packed and ready to go!

I don't leave for another 9 days... :)

Quilting

I have been home for a week now. I decided that I wanted to make a quilt! So... I went to Hobby Lobby and picked out some material! I have been slaving away on it.. it should be done tomorrow!


Oh and I will be interning with Make-a-Wish Foundation this summer in Bethesda, Maryland (right outside of DC) I am so excited and thankful for the wonderful opportunities God has blessed me with!

The End

Yesterday I met with Patty Beneke in the Hart Senate building. She is a chair person of Natural Energy. She gave some good tips as well as great insights for internships next summer. Came back to the center and worked on a bit of paperwork. Said good bye to Katie... We were going to go to the Nats game when Katie called and said she had forgot everything in her closet!! They were already 2 hours away. We all jumped off the metro packed Lauren's car and headed to Gettysburg to meet her! It was a great road trip and I couldn't think of a better way to spend my last night with the amazing people I have been working with this summer.

We are headed to breakfast for the last time before we all part. Headed to the airport to meet Ann and Kirby and then the rest of the gang later in the afternoon.

Best summer of my life.

It's raining

Today was an office day. Had breakfast and then went and worked on evaluations. Also had my exit interview with my bosses Molly and Freeman. Had another exit interview with HR. Worked on some other paperwork..it was boring. I like being out and about in this wonderful city..but it's raining!

Fun Day

Today we went to Splashdown Waterpark in Virginia to celebrate completing CWF. Darielle, Katie, Lauren and myself all then attended the Broadway show "Spring Awakening" at the Kennedy Center this evening. It was very good.