When I grow up.

Remember when you were little and you dreamed what you do when you grew up? Well, until a couple of months ago, I still wondered. 

Then by nothing less than divine guidance I figured it out and landed my dream job. 

I just started last week. It is busy, I often work 10 hour days. But I couldn't be happier. I feel challenged, I feel like I am using my Masters degree, and I feel appreciated. I work with some of the most kind, patient, and intelligent people I have ever met. 

After work, Lincoln just listens and listens as I tell him the details of my day. I get really excited when I tell him what I am working on. On Thursday he commented, "It has been a long time since I have seen you this happy." 

This week the highlights included: scheduling and sitting in on interviews with CNN, FOX-Good Day Utah, KSL talk radio, NBC nightly news, ABC World News with Charles Gibson, Politico, and Roll Call. Oh yeah, and lets not forget about the Colbert Report. This little ditty had the whole office laughing for hours. 

Although, my all time favorite is carpooling to work everyday with my Lincoln. He is also working on Capitol Hill this semester as a law clerk. 

So, this blog may get a little more boring. No more spontaneous trips to Florida, New York or New England. No more road trips across the country. 

Maybe I should change the header to: The DC Essigs: Finally starting to pay off those grad school loans.