Back in the US of A

So after an enjoyable few weeks in Ireland I've returned to the Commonwealth of Virginia for the second half of my year abroad. Sorry for the woeful rate of posting, but things will be different this semester! At least once I week, I promise.

So what to expect this semester? For a start, I'm still working in the coffee shop serving the good people of UR their coffee. However, Luc has left us. He's gone back to Germany to finish his degree meaning I was minus a roomie. Luckily Glenn felt he could tolerate sharing a room with me for 17 weeks. Lets see how he does!

I've also started an internship in the Virginia State Senate working for State Senator George Barker. It's very exciting - the Senate meets for only 60 days a year, so its very intense when the Senate is in session. I had my first day today (hence the suit) and the places was full of lobbyists and staffers. Sadly, I'll have to save all the stories until my death bed; so you'll have to look elsewhere for your political scandal.

I'm also doing a 'Campaigns and elections' course which is all about the US Presidential election. We'll get to study strategy, the electoral system and campaign ads. I'll keep you posted on how that goes, since it should be good fun. Go Ron Paul! Virginia has its primary on Feb 12th in case you're wondering, I'll let you know if anything happens locally about that.

Right, I gotta go to the gym so I'll leave you with the photo of me in my lovely suit and will chat next week.