Archive for June, 2009

Security Clearance Update

June 30, 2009
By melissa

Oh my goodness! Two days, two updates! I thought I’d post a little update about my security clearance, or current lack thereof. On June 16 I sent an email to diplomatic security asking for an update on my case. On June 21 I got the following email: Your case is pending investigations. Our original...
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Surprise Trip to New York

June 29, 2009
By melissa

For Chad’s 30th birthday, I surprised him with a trip to New York City for the weekend.  We left Thursday morning, and he had no idea where we were headed.  At first he thought we would be flying out of National, then when we got into the car and headed north, he thought we...
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Foreign Service Security Clearance Interview

June 12, 2009
By melissa

I’d say I can’t believe I haven’t written anything since Memorial Day, but it’s really not that surprising. It’s been more than four weeks since I had my interview with Mr. J, the gentleman who is (I think) managing my Security Clearance case. We originally planned to meet at the Shirlington Library, but then...
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