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…
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From the Midwest to the Nation’s Capitol Region
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…
The Fetal Heart is a Beautiful Thing!
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…
Where to eat, drink, and be merry in Peoria
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….
Fall in Peoria
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…
Hello, Peoria!
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…
A day in the life of a travel sonographer
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…
A look at the Northeast’s Version of Napa: Loudoun County Virginia
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,…
A tale of two very different cities: DC or Harper’s Ferry?
From Loudoun County in Northern, Virginia, if the shopping, dining, beer trail, wine trail, hiking, biking, or sunsets aren’t enough for you, there is always a day trip. You could spend the day at George Washington’s home in Mt. Vernon, have a picnic and hike overlooking the waterfalls in Great Falls, explore Old Town Winchester…
Loudoun County, VA: Beauty & Fun Abound
Leesburg, Virginia, one of the many towns that make up Loudoun County, is a beautiful and historical town in Northern Virginia that has so much to offer. Whether you are interested in a long weekend getaway to enjoy some great wine while listening to some acoustic live music or you are looking to burn some…