Here We Go!

For those of you keeping track, this is my 795th attempt at starting a blog (ok, a bit of hyperbole) -- maybe this one will finally stick!

After six mostly awesome years in DC, I decided to head out west. As much as I loved the people I met and experiences I had in Washington, I began to feel rather unsettled and antsy. A career in politics/foreign service no longer interested me and I felt adrift in a sea of competition and angst. The city no longer had the welcoming appeal it did when I first pulled up to Georgetown in 2007. Hence, I made the difficult and scary decision to pack up my life and move to Denver, Colorado with absolutely zero job prospects and no idea of what I wanted to do next. I have spent my entire life on the east coast, in high-energy cities, and Denver just seemed like the right change to make. My best friend Kendall moved out here a year ago and LOVES it and, in visiting her, I got the sense it might be the right place for me too.

Saying goodbye was very sad, but I am confident that the friendships I made while in DC will continue regardless of geography. This blog is my attempt to stay in touch and keep everyone abreast of the happenings in my life!

My transition to Denver began with a week-long road trip across the US with my awesome (and very patient) mother, Laura. Day 1 was a bit rough as I found myself far more petrified and sad than I had anticipated. Fortunately, Mom was there to pick me up, get me in the car, and get us going. The next post is her recording of our trip, along with some of my anecdotes and pictures. You can also follow her on Instagram (lensler) for a thorough documenting of our trip.