I was excited by the feeling of finally arriving in a city where I would not only grow as an individual but as a human being. I was enthralled by the fact that I was in a world where people worked in sync with the government and where life flowed in a circular motion such as the cars moved to the symphony of every-changing streetlights during rush hour traffic in Du Pont Circle. As I kept a steady pace, my heart began to beat a bit faster. I began to get more and more nervous as I made my way closer to the NAACP and as the midday air became more humid, I gazed into the distance and realized that this moment would stay with me forever because not only was I extremely hot from the blazing sun, but I was embarking on a life changing experience. Opening the front door of the NAACP office was both nerve wracking and exciting. I was nervous because opening the door to the NAACP office could determine my fate for future careers and I was excited because the office was extremely well air-conditioned and I was finally able to find some salvation from the sweltering heat.

I had a great experience on my first day at my internship and I am excited to return tomorrow.