Into the Crystal Ball

It's been a crazy week getting back into the grind of work. It really went fast!

I got some big news today- I was accepted into Nyack College's graduate school in DC! I'll be starting in January and will earn a Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership (think MBA). I'm pretty psyched as the school is in the Hall of States Building, which is about nine blocks from my house. The program goes for one year and is cohort style, so I'll be with the same group for the entire time. It makes for a good support system and learning style.

Orientation is on January 12th and classes begin on the 19th (Martin Luther King Day!). I was hoping to avoid anything near the Capitol on the 19th since it's the day before inauguration, but it looks like there's no avoiding the action (and tourists).

As for the weekend, Marie and I are renting a car and going to NC for a quick overnight trip to the Chapel Hill area. Marie bought a cat over Thanksgiving, so we're going to pick her up. Our new kitty, Charlotte, will be a fun (hopefully) addition to the house. I haven't been to Chapel Hill in several years, so it'll be good to hit the town tonight when we arrive.

Tomorrow afternoon we'll be back in the car and head for the District. Kat is having a Christmas party tomorrow, which I'll attend. On Sunday evening I am going to the National Cathedral for a presentation of Handel's Messiah. Afterward, we're trying anew restaurant in the NW side of town. Should make for a really festive weekend!