As we leisurely strolled through the city in search of a good meal during lunch yesterday, most of us could not have imagined that we would be running and ducking for cover just a few short hours later. It was so hot around lunch time, I wore sun glasses and wondered if I needed another application of sun block on my way to get an oatmeal/chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich from Potbelly (it was really good). So, to my utter shock and surprise, when I left work at 5:30, the light drizzle quickly turned into a rain storm fully complimented with thunder and lightning. I tried to walk it out as I saw many others doing who were just a bit more accustomed to the evening rain. But as it began to pour, I was over it and took shelter at a near by ATM covering.

However, as the time went by, I had places to go and things that I needed to do, like the really nice happy hour at the Science Club on K. Putting aside my desire to be nice and dry after a long days work, I briskly walked the three blocks, hovering in front of restaurant doors at red lights. I finally made it to the Science Club for an intern social coordinated by Campus Progress. A few other interns and I arrived a bit earlier than the suggested time, trying to escape the weather.

But once I got inside, I forgot all about the gloom that held me hostage just moments before. Although small and narrow, the Science Club has a good vibe and energy. It seemed like a prime location to host an event like this one since many interns are working in the near-by area. The music was really a good mix. Think Will Smith’s Summer Time and Kirk Franklin right after something by Erykah Badu. The food (because we all care about the food) was really good. They have a menu that can accommodate vegetarians as well.

The food was good; the drinks were right; but most importantly, the conversation and networking was on track. Interns were their from Progressive Majority, Sierra Club, Center for American Progress, Campus Progress, Center for Progressive Leaders, and Gender Pact. I had the opportunity to meet some other interns who plan to be at Take Back America, which I will be working and attending by the way. Take Back America will have everything from Presidential candidate speaking to House and Senate rep lectures, to rallies to film series to breakout sessions like Progressive Majority candidate track and much more. These are all day events so you are sure to find something to get into during lunch or after work. Register today. Ourfuture.org