Britney Spears: Artist of Choice for MP Researchers

So just to give you a little tidbit on my working environment...

R = the probably late 20's, early 30's senior researcher and foreign affairs specialist for my MP, married to an American diplomat, thinks he's America, plans on becoming an American, has an Obama poster on his wall... seriously obsessed with all things America... like actually fought with me today when I said I prefer the British legislative process over the American one

L = the twenty-three year old tasmanian devil hidden in the body of a small computer geek, absolutely hilarious, puts my unintentional noise making to shame, always cracking jokes and keeping me entertained

V = the older woman, kind of jumpy, but still really sweet, basically my MP's personal assistant, always nice and kind of the target of most of R & L's jokes

I can't lie... I laugh at least seven times an hour with these people. The British humor... humour... is bitter, sarcastic, and down-right hilarious. I'm pretty sure this is where I was supposed to be born. I love the office culture because it makes everything pain-free. Such an awesome atmosphere to work in especially since a lot of political office work can get a little monotonous.

A story to explain just another 5 minutes in my MP's office...

At the end of the day as I was preparing to leave, L and R inquired about whether or not I think my internship placement is better than my friends'. I began my reply "yes, i feel so lucky" only to be interrupted by L who begins singing none other than "She's so lucky, she's a star, but she cries, cries, cries with a broken heart thinkin'..." and R joins in... "if there's nothing missing in my life then whyyy do these tears flow at night." Yes, two educated male British political researchers sang a late 90's/early 2000's pop song by none other than Britney Spears. And I must add that this was not the first time a Britney Spears song was sung today. The others included "My Prerogative" (not initially a Britney Spears song, but still... the coincidence cannot be ignored) and "I'm a Slave For You" (ring any bells, mom? hahahaaaa good times.)

Anyway I thought I would share how extremely happy I am with my internship. The environment I work in is amazing and now that constituents are receiving the letters I've been sending and ministers are responding to my case requests, I'm beginning to see how I am actually helping people. I can't wait to see what 90's pop songs await me in the next few weeks. Can't believe I have less than two months left!