Welcome to Briana Britton's blog. I am a recent graduate of Santa Clara University in California and I just moved to New York City. Here you will find the trials and tribulations, surprises and jubilations of my time in the Big Apple. Please feel free to follow and comment as you please.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

House of Reps Swearing-In

Yesterday was my first day on The Hill, and it was pretty hectic. I liked the people I worked on, but I had an emotional good bye with my mother... :(

But, today, my second day, I won the front row ticket for the Swearing-In of the House of Representatives! Our office had 1 ticket and about 10 staffers and interns' names in a drawing; I was so surprised when the rectangular, bright orange ticket was given to me at my front desk. Essentially, all those tickets were for the friends and families of Congress-people; I felt a little out of place, but I still took full advantage of my opportunity. I was scared to be seen as pretentious, so I was really  confused when I should sit or stand when a speaker would say something profound or exciting. 

I have just moved into my friend's house in Virginia, and I'm so tired - I would love to further explain my days and will keep you posted.

bri

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