When I was looking for a job I had my heart set on living in NYC. The lights, the hustle and bustle, the endless flow of creativity manifesting itself in small underground bands, street artists, and musicals. The city was home to food, music, and art from all over the globe, a patchwork of the new and old world. I was looking for the change and creativity that the city promised, the grime and grit that came with living in a cardboard box because I couldn't afford the rent, and I couldn't wait to be in the middle of it all.

Instead, I got Washington DC, the land of collared shirts and dry-cleaned suits. And politicians, government employees, and military personnel. I have never seen a city whose residents are just so... I don't know. Not what I was looking for? Granted, I'm sure there are still artists and musicians and all that, but I feel like this isn't quite what I was expecting. I feel like I clicked my heels three times while whispering "There's no place like home," only to end up in yuppie paradise. On the other hand, I'd rather be in DC than some other small, random city [cough SYRACUSEcough].

I know many who love DC, who came just to be able feel close to where all the political decisions are made, but I am not one of those people. While I am not disinterested in politics, it is just an area I try not to become too involved in. How did I end up in DC, and how did I end up working for the federal government? God knows. But besides my surprise of ending up NOT in NYC, I am actually very excited and happy about my new job. I guess I just need to suck it up and get used to living here. I'm sure I'll find great and fascinating things to do in DC.

So you know how life manages to pull the rug out from under you when you least expect it?

WELL. about 4 days ago I realized I only have 2 weeks left to get a new job otherwise I'll have to be in Syracuse past July. Then that train of thought lead me to realize that, Gee, I better have somewhere to live for July. So I call up the dude who I'm currently subleasing my studio from to see if the room is still available for July. What do you know? He rented it out 2 days ago 0.o SO. I have to find a place to sublease just for the month of July, that is close enough within walking distance to News 10, within 2 weeks. And after searching frantically in craigslist, orangehousing, and every other apt listing.... I've realized the possibility of me finding a place is very, very slim. That lead to the realization that I had exactly 2 weeks to give my 2 weeks notice.

You know how life manages to force you to quit your job and pack all your bags and boxes within 2 weeks and move to Philadelphia when you least expect it?