One Moment in Time

my apartment. kind of late, considering my new schedule as a working girl. pretty content. currently reading God's Politics, sort of, and looking forward to enjoying Gilead soon (thanks will!). my roommate, allyson. and come on guys, like i've ever seen an ugly baby? impossible.

so i've now been here in our nation's capital for just over a week and have four whole days of work under my belt at Bread for the World. the first day was kind of rough - or really just kind of dull and i was a bit concerned, but the rest of my time has been awesome! i'm getting to work on this conference in October that is bringing together influential Christian leaders and international experts on issues related to the Millennium Development Goals...ok, i don't want to bore with details, but i'm really enjoying it. and i have a radically new appreciation for The Office now. seriously, i ate a frozen dinner for lunch last week in the office break room with fellow co-workers, discussing election politics. we're having a staff bowling adventure this week, and i kind of went crazy decorating my cubicle, in which you all keep me company through our happy family picture.

in other news, i heard former civil rights movement activist william fauntroy speak in front of the Gandhi memorial yesterday. it was an inspiring speech which he concluded with an impassioned karaoke-type rendition of whitney houston's inspirational ballad "One Moment in Time." haaahhaaahaa, it was so humorous to me. no accompaniment, in front of Gandhi! everyone else was following every word, mouthing them with him. note to self: if ever struggling through a public speaking engagement, mariah or celine will do the trick.