I guess we are going public with this.

[Vektor]

OK then!

I'm interning in Kerry's Boston office too.

I have a very kind and helpful friend on JK's staff who, after the Birthday Bash, graciously offered me the opportunity to help out in the Senate office this summer.

So, naturally, I said yes.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you who made this possible, and all of you who share my love of this great man. I'll try to do you proud.

I didn't post about this earlier, because I wasn't sure if WEL was ok with it. I see she is. Interestingly, we both got contacted about our internships by totally different staffers, and each had no idea the other was going to be doing this at first.

I'm not really sure what to say about all of it. I guess I just feel weird about it, and am still in shock. I hesitated to post about it, because I can't yet wrap my head around it.

I guess the cat's out of the bag, though.

[saracat]

1. What fun Vector! Won't that make someone jealous?

You will do fine. This is the thrill of a lifetime! Enjoy it! Maybe I'll visit when I visit a friend who works in DC!

[Vektor]

30. NO!

Hahahaha. There will be no behavior that would warrant jealousy. :-)

[JI7]

2. i'm so happy for both of you and all of us

this reminds me of that post you made about wanting to be home and living in a red area right now.

you will finally be able to spend some time at home helping the man you and the rest of us admire and love.

[ProSense]

3. Congratulations!

JK is going to have two extremely dedicated interns this summer, and I'm sure you will have a super fantastic experience.

:toast:

[FreedomAngel82]

4. Oh so it's you

Congrats! How exciting! I hope you tell us stories and all that good stuff as well. :hug: Congrats!

[Island Blue]

5. This is AWESOME!

I know you don't like to fly, but I take it this trip won't be a problem for you!

In honor of you and WEL, a VERY lame attempt at a haiku:

Summer internship.
Beacon Hill never the same.
Congrats Vek and WEL!

[karynnj]

6. Congratulations!

This is so great - Best wishes to you and WEL for a great experience. It will be great to have the two of you with connections posting here to help us in helping Kerry either in 2008 or in pushing the causes he represents.

[globalvillage]

7. Wow, Vek.

That is the most wonderful news. I'm so happy for you, and I know you and WEL will do wonderful work for the Senator.
You are two amazing and loyal women, with the brains and dedication to really make a difference.
Love to you both, and of course...
:yourock:

Oh, goes without saying, but behave yourself.
:-)

[TayTay]

8. Vek, you're coming to Boston

Wicked, wicked awesome. You and WEL are going to have a great time. (I hope it's not too hot in town this summer. You could avoid the 'wicket scawchah' days.)

So you, me, WEL and a few players to be named later at the Sawx game on a fine gift of a summer's night, sitting in the bleachers, drinking a cold one, chit-chatting away about the 'thiser and the thater,' taking in the game. Is there a finer way to pass an evening in all of time? Ah me, that sounds good.

Congratulations! All the best to both of you. (I'm so proud. It's making me verklempt. Our babies are leaving the nest and flying out in the wider world. I'm so happy for you guys!)

So, anybody up for that tour of vote-rich Southern New Hampshire? Honest, after Iowa, there simply is no better place to contemplate being after 2006, don't you agree?

[beachmom]

9. I am so happy for you, Vektor!!

This indeed does address that restlessness you have been feeling since you returned from Boston in December. Your lifelong dream is being fulfilled, and the Senator is lucky to have you and WEL working for him!

And of course, please post when you can, and don't be a stranger!

Congratulations again. I am just tickled pink to see two DU Kerrycrats emerging from cyberspace into the "real world" to make a difference.

[ray of light]

10. That's so awesome! Congrats!!!

I'm happy for both of you!

[Inuca]

11. Bravo to both of you

Wonderful experience, I am sure.

[Mass]

12. Awesone - Congratulation, Vektor.

[MH1]

13. Congratulations! This is so wonderful.

But I can't help but think those folks in Boston do not know what they are in for, with BOTH you and WEL. :evilgrin:

[_dynamicdems]

14. Wow! Kerrycrats are taking over! Congratulations! You'll be in Boston

how soon? We will have to have a BirthdayBash reunion for certain this summer! :party: :toast:

[wisteria]

15. This is just so nice. I am happy for both you and WEL.

Senator Kerry will certainly have a dedicated staff working for him. I just have one word of, "motherly advise"- behave yourself! :evilgrin:

[_dynamicdems]

16. Hehe...now don't spoil all their fun! n/t

[TayTay]

17. Not to worry.

We have a 'class valedictorian' and honors student and a dedicated nursing school student going to this Senate office. Both of them have been very hard workers and are 'high achievers.' My mother used to tell me, 'if you work hard, you get to play hard.' I guess that applies here as well. Both of 'our ladies' have been very hard workers and handled political duties, DU forums and high class loads and still had some time left over for fun and games. I don't think we have anything to worry about here.

You go WEL and VEK. Smart women RULE! Go, work hard and then play hard. I'm looking forward to having you two wonderous souls in Boston for the summer. We are going to 'have a time.'

[ginnyinWI]

19. finally somebody said it!

Haha--that was my first reaction too--I was going to say that JK will have to put on body armor whenever he comes to that office! :) ;)

[nolies32fouettes]

18. Congratulations to both of you!

I haven't been in the kerry forum long, but I can tell that all of you are great advocates for JK and will really be a wonderful addition there.

[sandnsea]

20. Both of you?!?

:rofl:

They don't know what they've unleashed!!! WEL & Vek in the Senator's office. Oh my gosh. It's going to be one wild summer!

Congratulations, that is just incredible for both of you. :hug:

[Blaukraut]

21. Congratulations, Vek!

This is such a wonderful opportunity for both of you. I hope you guys find time to get together with us Mass people again, seeing how you'll be here a while :-)

[emulatorloo]

22. Congrats Vektor -- I know you'll do the Senator proud

and if anybody gives you trouble about the Haikus, send 'em to me -- I'll explain the "political strategy" behind them to schock idiot Kerry bashers into shutting up.

:toast: :bounce: :toast:

[WildEyedLiberal]

23. I'm sorry if I put you on the spot

I didn't know you didn't want to post about it yet. It just sort of struck me that there was nothing I was still waiting on, and I wanted to let everyone know.

[Vektor]

25. Crisis averted!

No problem, my love! It wasn't that at all. I'm glad we talked. I'm just still in shock about the whole thing.

[Noisy Democrat]

24. Mazal Tov!

Congratulations, Vektor! I'm glad you'll be bringing your enthusiasm,dedication and energy to that office. :)

[babylonsister]

26. Senator Kerry obviously has picked the cream of the crop in

you two; two devoted, smart women who worship the ground he walks on! He's lucky and so are you! Congratulations! :thumbsup:

[Vektor]

27. Thank you all so much. I am still in shock...

I am excited about it, but having trouble putting my feelings into words. If my OP seemed hesitant, it is because I am just really still blown away by the reality of it all.

[kerrygoddess]

28. Congratulations!

Look out Beantown... two wicked gals will be on the loose! ;)

[Vektor]

29. Ah, thank you!

I can't wait. It will be nice to spend some time in my old home state.

Edited because I am a dumbass.

[jillan]

31. So does this mean that we will be getting haikus

in our email from John Kerry ?

:P

[Vektor]

32. OMG

The mere possibility gives me tingles.

[jillan]

33. This is for you and WEL

[Vektor]

34. Awww! Thank you!

That is awesome.