I actually like working in DC, though I hate that it doesn't have Congressional representation (that comment probably says a bit about me), which is why I live in Silver Spring -- right across the border, where I get some pretty decent members of Congress, and the new downtown "Silver Sprung." (When DC gets the vote, I'll consider moving). I've been here since 2001, and I still love it. I am hard working, dedicated, and determined

First job in DC was six years in the media relations department of a national non-profit organization that advocates on civil liberties issues, I did press/communications work for a very progressive Member of Congress, did a stint with a national political campaign, and am now working for the federal government.

I love it - it's great to have jobs where you get to work on stuff you actually care about. I'm also involved with a few local organizations, and try to stay on top of the issues.

Shopping; Cooking; Eating; Mingling; Finding a Bargain; Happy Hours

My Smile, laugh and easy-going nature

Books: The Stranger (Camus), Embracing Defeat (Dower), Ambling into History (Bruni), The Kid (Savage), Stupid White Men (Moore), Fast Food Nation (Schlosser ), Shrub (Ivins), Lies... (Franken), the Harry Potter Books.

Movies: American President, Clue, Dr. Strangelove, Empire of the Sun, Cruel Intentions, Get Real, Beautiful Thing, Trick, Spaceballs, Silence of the Lambs, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Broken Hearts Club, Ice Storm, In the Bedroom, Last Emperor, Michael Moore films, Office Space, Saved, Mean Girls

Shows: Downton Abbey, Modern Family, West Wing, among others

Music: Madonna, Billy Joel, Sarah, dance, pop, rock, classical, soundtracks, electronica, trance

Food Sushi, Thai, Burgers, Steaks, pretty much anything

Friends, Family, Cell Phone, Internet Access, Cable News, Good Food

How we can continue to make progress

Hanging out with friends or lounging at home.

I once dropped a date on the dance floor. Literally.

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