I literally just left working for them 2-3 weeks ago. For a foot in the door gig, it’s an excellent opportunity. My supervisor was an absolute angel and the folks I worked with were absolutely lovely.

Look into History Associates. They’re based in Rockville but will help with gaining experience in a ton of areas. I worked with them before landing my current federal archival job. Clients include museums, law firms, national parks, universities, state governments, corporations, quite literally every field.

Mysa.wine has an entire natural wine guide for DC on their website. I found it to be really helpful

He laughed when I asked why he didn’t call metropd or something since we were still at the fort totten station and it was just myself, the driver, and this man on the bus. He laughed in my face and said “he didn’t do anything to me (the driver)” and that it wasn’t his job to call metropd or do anything. I made a report on Sunday after I was able to calm down but I doubt anything will be done 🙁

I came back Saturday evening from an out of town trip and took the bus from fort totten home. It was 9pm so I should have known better and the minute I get on the bus, a man runs on screaming at me, threatening me, saying he’s going to follow me home, poor his drink on me, and kill me because I didn’t want to talk to him. The bus driver laughed the whole time and it’s the first time in this city that I felt like my life was in danger. Still shaken up by it and angry at how how metro employees seem to be enjoying the violence against people.

That place was a trip with how under funded it is and how the staff is still in such good spirits. I work in archives so my heart hurt for them but it was a lovely 5 minute stop hahaha

It was absolutely beautiful! Was able to go at 10am on Friday so I nearly had the entire place to myself. Actual magic