Welcome back, everyone!

Hello, everyone! It is summer in Washington. That means it is really hot and humid and Congress is rushing around so they can leave for summer recess.

After spending more than a year working closely in the government in Washington, D.C., I have come to realize that when Congress isn't in session, the whole city slows down. Restaurants have less people in them, the metro isn't as crowded (well, except when there is a large influx of tourists), and even if your job isn't in the government chances are it is still a little bit slower.

Now, I think part of this is because it is really hot, and really humid in D.C. (the city was built on a swamp, so it only makes sense). And I think the other part is because when Congress is in session, not only are the Members of Congress adding to the number of people here, they are also the reason most people visit Washington, D.C.

Moral of the story, most jobs in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding areas are at least in some way affected by Congress. And that is why working in the government is very important.