One of the spots that I like to hang out at,, when I have free time is a local jazz bar named Mr. Henry's (http://www.mrhenrysdc.com/entertainment). It is across the street from where I am living in DC. It has been around for many years. One of my favorite female artists used to sing here, Roberta Flack. Between Wednesday and Saturday, Mr. Henry's has live jazz, bluegrass, or open mic music upstairs. Since it is close and I love music, I like to go there at least once on the weekend. Everyone who works there is very friendly. They all know my name and say hello to me when I come in. Some even give me hugs now. Since being away from my family and friends back home, it has meant a lot to get to know these friendly individuals in Washington, DC.
One day I was in my apartment and I received a text from one of my friends there. She invited me to come to her home to spend some time with her, her boyfriend, and her friends on the Sunday night before Columbus day. I was excited to be invited and accepted. I arrived and we all sat around a fire pit, sipping beer and sharing stories. We all rolled with laughter and quickly clicked with one another. I realized that I could make friends wherever I end up landing after graduation and it was a good feeling. Phoenix is definitely my home but after I graduate, I will need to go where the best opportunity for me and my family takes me. My fellow interns through TFAS have given me the same feeling. We are all from all over the country and yet we all manage to enjoy each other so much. I suppose that the fact that I am an extrovert and love people helps, but if you are willing to take a chance and reach out to new people, you too could experience new friendships in a strange place. I already think about the difficulty of leaving so many that I have come to love here when it is time to go back home in December. Of course, knowing that I can catch up with my Phoenix friends and familly returns a smile to my face. Knowing people from all over the country is a good thing, especially when it comes time to hunt for a job. I know I have made life time friends here already and I am so glad.
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Zachary Azevedo
10/21/2015 11:36:22 am
Being in a new environment is very hard for a lot of people but it seems that you are doing great. I think you were fortunate to find a group of people to invite you into their friendship so that you have something outside of your work at the internship to keep you motivated and uplifted. I agree with your idea of building a network for life after college and that being one benefit of making friends in your travels. Look forward to reading more of your adventures in a new place throughout this semester.
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Daphne ThompsonPursuing a Bachelor Degree in Public Services and Policy, Daphne is starting her senior year this fall. Archives
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