I love D.C. It took me a while to find the right people and the right places, but D.C. is an amazing, vibrant town full of passion and energy. Everyone here has something to say and share. You can't help but be exposed to new ideas and cultures. Whenever I'm feeling burned out, all I have to do is take a walk and take in the sights and sounds of the city. It's an inspiring, creative place.

There's something about the grit here that you don't find in southern cities. Yeah, I know, D.C. is technically southern. But really, the best way to describe it is a bunch of yankees pretending to be southern. It's cute. There's southern etiquette (stand on the right side of the escalator), but northern enforcement (we'll push you down and kick you in the stomach if you don't). It's truly a unique vibe, and somehow seems to fit. Charming, in a perverse sort of way.

The majority of the people in this city are some of the most interesting folks you'll ever meet. D.C. has an entire world outside of politics. The music and the arts here are top notch. It's incredibly diverse. It's the highest concentration of advanced degrees in the country, and the conversations you overhear simply meandering around serve as evidence. So many of the stereotypes that I didn't even know I had have been shattered since I've moved here. I've made life long friends that have opened my eyes to new thoughts, views, and cultures. Best of all, I have found a girl that I'm completely in love with. This city has given me quite a lot in a very short period of time, and I've been able to grow tremendously because of it.