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Washington, D.C. has so much to offer! Whether it be visiting any number of free museums, walking the National Mall to take in the iconic landmarks while getting some exercise, or grabbing a bite to eat, the opportunities for a fun day trip are endless…and all of that is just the tip of the iceberg!…

The proximity of Washington, D.C. to Alexandria, Virginia is so close, a simple drive across the Potomac River is all that separates the two. Although, I have to be honest, I am not a big fan of driving into this large and congested city when there are other better ways to get around using public…

I know the title of this blog implies what city I will be talking about, but although my job was located in Alexandria, I spent most of my time among all three cities – Alexandria, Arlington, and Washington, DC. All three are worthy of discussion, but let’s start with Alexandria, a busy city nestled along…

A stark difference exists between rural Illinois and the area in and around Washington, DC, where I settled into my next job. You have heard me say before how I gravitate to and feel more at home in smaller cities, however I was eager for a change of pace from my job in Peoria, and…

I wanted to take a brief pause with this blog post from the usual discussion involving my job locations, to share some exciting news in regard to my rewarding career as a travel sonographer. But first, allow me to explain. As I may have eluded to in one of my very first posts, ultrasound has…

Peoria, Illinois has several notable establishments where you can get some great food and drink. In addition to culinary experiences, there are also a few sightseeing activities that you can partake in, to round out your stay in Peoria. A really fun way to see both downtown and the riverfront is on a Segway Tour….

My job assignment happened to fall during a great time of year to be in Peoria. Upon my arrival, the weather was unusually mild on that mid September day. It felt like summer the day I moved in to my apartment, however within a month the fall like temperatures arrived. Many people were surprised to…

I made the long drive to America’s heartland to begin my job in Peoria. It was fall and a beautiful, warm, sunny day when I moved into my 3rd floor brownstone apartment in a suburb of Peoria. I chose to live outside the city because I prefer a quieter, presumably safer suburb, than living within…

For those of you in the field of ultrasound, listen up. For those of you that have absolutely nothing to do with ultrasound, listen up ….you will learn valuable insight into the challenges this type of job entails, which may be useful if you yourself are on the other side of that transducer (device we…

Before I end my four blog tribute to all that Loudoun County has to offer, it is only appropriate to elaborate more on a subject mentioned in an earlier post on this area. And that is none other than Loudoun County’s expansive wineries and breweries. My taste in wine has certainly grown over the years,…