Transition

Today a co-worker in DC sent me this article about the problems finding change (money) in Guatemala.

http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/09/27/guatemala_has_big_money_problem/

This article sets the stage for a transitional blog entry for a host of reasons:
1. NPR has picked up on my blog and is now running stories about my observations abroad.
2. The story is about my city of Xela in Guatemala.
3. Last night I watched my first pro soccer game, DC v. Mexico, at the DC stadium. I am continuing to practicar espanol at soccer games, with a co-worker, and in my head... that's right. What does this have to do with the article? Time's proximity.
4. A friend I studied with in Guatemala was in town this week.

For those just entering the blogstream of climbingamountain, I have moved from the mountains of Guatemala to wearing heels in Washington DC. I started my first full time real job last week and have a retirement plan and everything.

Also, I now have a digital camera. Go figure. So I hope to use it for DC pics soon. The sad news is that my trusty law school computer has clunked out on me. She was a trusty but temporamental machine, and I'm not letting her off this easy. We will be back in coffee shops together on wireless soon. In the meantime, I am enjoying the Southeast DC public library's free internet access for 1 hr and 10 minute periods. Extra kudos to the library for recently ordering Kristin Gore's new book (on cd), Sammy's House. This is the second in a series about a Washington DC staffer who mymics Bridget Jones in clumsiness with decisions and love. I love it because it's about my new city, politics, people my age, and funny funny. The first book, Sammy's Hill, was my travel research guide last summer before I moved here.

And now we have completely transitioned to DC. Welcome to the new journey with me! I look forward to our twists and turns on the comment board!

Much love from our nation's capital.