You could pave the streets of Moscow with paper by the time I finish completing all these forms...

First day in the embassy... complete. Well, kind of, I do have to go back to pick my ID badge so  I don't have to carry my passport around Moscow.  But until then, I am taking a nap.

So far all I've really done is fill out paper work... and discover that I don't do well in high heels... guess who didn't bring flats? 

At first, I thought maybe I really am not an office person after all, but as the day went on I decided I actually like it... and I haven't even started working yet.  It's extremely laid back so the atmosphere is really nice. I met the head of the Political Department today and he told me that "since you're not getting paid, you can show up late on Monday. Everyone else has to call in sick."  I'd say that's permission to have a little fun during the 2:30 AM Super Bowl... lol.  I like everyone in my department, they are really fun.  I'm working in the external section of the political dept, which means I work with foreign affairs, whereas Aaron, the other intern in the Pol Dept that showed up today, is working in internal and works with domestic politics.  I also met a former intern who now works here and he told me that state department internships are the best because you actually get to do hands on work instead of sorting through mail, as embassies are ultimately their own city and have permanent services like a post office.  

There are two security check points you have to go through to even enter my office.  Not that it's top secret, but I can't even say out loud or publish in any way what floor I work on because access to all floors above floor five is restricted.  I think it's pretty fun going through all the check points. Makes me feel important. 

That's about all for now. I'm going to take a nap and I'll probably post again later on tonight, er... later on this morning for you guys :)