I've done it. Day 1. Didn't reach any summits, but I feel good. I didn't lead myself astray on my way there, didn't arive late, and there were no delays due to power cuts due to storms.
I like my office. And it's teeming with issues that interest me. I have my own laptop and my own seat - my space.I didn't quite conquer my fear of picking up the phone, though. Maybe doing that and grappling with its 30 buttons wiil be my goal for tomorrow. There are lots of people like me there - who started recently and can remember the jitters. Everyone made an effort to talk to me, and help me, so that certainly went a long way to putting me at ease. I met the Congressman too, I might add, near the close of my day. And he definitely was not a disappointment. He was happy to meet me. And I was happy to meet him!
Was given a quick run through bills and resolutions, useful web-sites, did some research for a letter to Nancy Pelosi from the office to remind her of our importance, began work on a resolution re this year being the 50th birthday of the peace symbol ( the one with origins in campaign for nuc disarmament0 and thought about what areas I'd like to focus on during my time there.
So thank you lucky stars, and WIP and host family for Day 1.
