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Service Centered: November 2013
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Service Centered: Thoughts on public service while exploring D.C. and the world. Monday, November 11, 2013. Outside of the office, I've been lucky to score some amazing invites to some great events. First on that list was the Season 2 Premier of the Norwegian/Netflix show Lilyhammer. So wonderful and full. I love that Norwegians fully embrace a low-key evening at home with friends over a simple home-made dinner followed by coffee and a rousing game of Ticket to Ride. I was warned more than once t...Discl...
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Service Centered: May 2014
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Service Centered: Thoughts on public service while exploring D.C. and the world. Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Old town and Blue Mosque. Inside of the Hagia Sophia. Originally built in 537. More Hagia Sophia - it is truly one of the most stunning buildings I've ever been inside. Storm clouds float in as we enjoyed the views from the Asian side of the Bosphorus. Floating down the Golden Horn with a crescent moon above. Hagia Sophia lit up at night. View of the old town from the hotel roof. I'm Not Giving Up My N...
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Service Centered: A Long Ride (or Many)
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Service Centered: Thoughts on public service while exploring D.C. and the world. Tuesday, September 2, 2014. A Long Ride (or Many). To getting to the top of Grefsenkollen, one of Oslo's favorite cycling challenges. Since I last wrote about becoming a bike lady. Proof I did it! Me and my trusty bike riding partner/guru (and our bikes) enjoy a post-ride meal - Kebab from Carmel Grill. I am officially obsessed. A group of ladies and their bikes enjoy a mid-ride snack. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Service Centered: September 2014
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Service Centered: Thoughts on public service while exploring D.C. and the world. Tuesday, September 2, 2014. A Long Ride (or Many). To getting to the top of Grefsenkollen, one of Oslo's favorite cycling challenges. Since I last wrote about becoming a bike lady. Proof I did it! Me and my trusty bike riding partner/guru (and our bikes) enjoy a post-ride meal - Kebab from Carmel Grill. I am officially obsessed. A group of ladies and their bikes enjoy a mid-ride snack. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Disclaimer:...
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Service Centered: January 2014
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Service Centered: Thoughts on public service while exploring D.C. and the world. Thursday, January 9, 2014. Speaking of skis, I used the day after Christmas to take my 10-year old niece up to the local ski hill and get some skiing in myself. 49 Degrees North hasn't changed one bit since I first learned how to ski there 22 years ago (yikes! As for resolutions, I'm sure I have some. 49 Degrees North, an amazing view, and a few lucky souls. Flying into Seattle at Sunset. Life at the Cabin. Wanderings of a C...
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Semper Ubi Sub Ubi: The Adventure Begins...
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Semper Ubi Sub Ubi. Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Today was the day for my move to DC/Arlington, VA. Everything went smoothly: airport, flight, landing. Into a cab for a quick ride from DCA. To my temporary apartment at the Slate. Building of Sedona-Slate. A quick check in and unpacking and it, kinda, feels like home - for a while, at least. Here are some pics of the apartment:. After settling in, I decided to explore my new neighborhood a bit. Headed out to find the Rosslyn Metro. Station, but it started rai...
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Semper Ubi Sub Ubi: First Week in the Foreign Service
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Semper Ubi Sub Ubi. Saturday, July 18, 2015. First Week in the Foreign Service. My first week of orientation in the US Foreign Service is done. What was it like? Everyone else I've met at the Department of State has also been kind and courteous. On the shuttle to the Foreign Service Institute in the mornings, I've talked with foreign service officers training for their first tours as well as those getting refreshers and then on their way to their eighth post. It's been fun so far. Bamako, Mali Summer 2017.
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Semper Ubi Sub Ubi: July 2015
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Semper Ubi Sub Ubi. Saturday, July 18, 2015. First Week in the Foreign Service. My first week of orientation in the US Foreign Service is done. What was it like? Everyone else I've met at the Department of State has also been kind and courteous. On the shuttle to the Foreign Service Institute in the mornings, I've talked with foreign service officers training for their first tours as well as those getting refreshers and then on their way to their eighth post. It's been fun so far. Links to this post.
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Semper Ubi Sub Ubi: First Pack Out Done
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Semper Ubi Sub Ubi. Friday, July 3, 2015. First Pack Out Done. A "15 Cube" air freight shipping box. The scale is important, since I get 250 pounds - including the weight of the containers. All boxed up and ready to go! In this picture, L to R: Albania, Quebec, France, British Virgin Islands (from Tortola), the HRC banner, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It was a lovely, and touching, party with many of my friends from the area. A nice send off to DC and then points onward. Charleston, South Carolina.
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Semper Ubi Sub Ubi: FSS Orientation: Day 1
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Semper Ubi Sub Ubi. Monday, July 13, 2015. FSS Orientation: Day 1. So, today was the day. Something that started years ago finally came to pass. Today was the first day of Foreign Service Orientation (specialists) for me and 80 other men and women from all different backgrounds, specialties, and areas. Stock photo from the internet). Talking with a new colleague, I realized that I forgot my passport. Yep, I forgot my passport. I put it specifically out on the counter to remember to bring it, and don'...