$300 Fun party girl 21+ needed!! (Orem)
Looking for a chill girl to move into my apartment in September!! My apartment is awesome. It's near Walmart, has w/d, dishwasher, balcony, close to UVU and Walmart, just down the street from the mall...come check it out!! My old roommate is staying in her old room for the next month or it'd be available now (sorry!!) PLEASE PLEASE 21+ I can't have minors in my house because of alcohol. Snap me an email, come look!! Also, no cats or dogs whatsoever!! No males, I'd love to have a male roommate but our landlord is against it. Friends, guys, etc are very welcome, as I will have mine over :) Completely furnished with a twin bed, computer desk, and dresser. $300/month, and only about $30/month for all utilities. Only downfall is that it is on the third floor, but I will so help you get your stuff up!!
I'm moving in next week. Like totally for sure.
Love and Life: The Blog Formally Known As: The Rants and Raves of Miss Tina Fabulous
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Baby Charlotte
Can you come out to play already???
For those of you who don't know, my sister Tarin, is preggers and due any day now! Ok, so she's not due for another 18 days, but I keep praying that lil Char will want to see her Aunt Kiley before I take off for school! Tarin's convinced Charlotte will come to us a week later than originally planned, but lets all pray for ME (ok and Tarin too) that she will come a little bit sooner.
Yay a new baby. Dont worry I still love Caidence and Nicolaus to pieces. Marc and Tarin make the cutest babies ever.
Can you come out to play already???
For those of you who don't know, my sister Tarin, is preggers and due any day now! Ok, so she's not due for another 18 days, but I keep praying that lil Char will want to see her Aunt Kiley before I take off for school! Tarin's convinced Charlotte will come to us a week later than originally planned, but lets all pray for ME (ok and Tarin too) that she will come a little bit sooner.
Yay a new baby. Dont worry I still love Caidence and Nicolaus to pieces. Marc and Tarin make the cutest babies ever.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Doncha Know? ...
Thankfully I survived my hiatus to Minnesota without picking up the Minnesotan accent or lingo. And for those of you who thought there was nothing to do in the Twin Cities... here's to you! I had a fantastic time learning about this part of American Culture/History that I had never known before! Not only is Minnesota home to the LARGEST mall in America, it is also home to the original mall of America!! Yes, the one that shaped history by beginning the endless supply of indoor shopping plazas! Not sure yet if that's a good thing or a bad thing, but definitely an American thing! There was plenty to see and do and probably my favorite excursion was riding around on a Segway. Don't worry I quoted GOB the whole time I was on it! :)
City Skyline
Beautiful lakes
"Illusion, Michael. A trick is something a whore does for money."
Thankfully I survived my hiatus to Minnesota without picking up the Minnesotan accent or lingo. And for those of you who thought there was nothing to do in the Twin Cities... here's to you! I had a fantastic time learning about this part of American Culture/History that I had never known before! Not only is Minnesota home to the LARGEST mall in America, it is also home to the original mall of America!! Yes, the one that shaped history by beginning the endless supply of indoor shopping plazas! Not sure yet if that's a good thing or a bad thing, but definitely an American thing! There was plenty to see and do and probably my favorite excursion was riding around on a Segway. Don't worry I quoted GOB the whole time I was on it! :)
City Skyline
Beautiful lakes
"Illusion, Michael. A trick is something a whore does for money."
Saturday, August 02, 2008
One Year Ago This Weekend...
I was in Paris, or Pariii, if you will. I thought the only way to properly commemorate that fabulous experience would be to repost my blog about that weekend. It also allows me to properly showcase my ONE AND ONLY little sister, Miss Ashley and the incredible opportunity we had to be in Europe all summer together last year. LOVE YOU SIS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK IN KIRTLAND!
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I love Paris in the Springtime...
I hate to admit it, but I just dont have time to really blog about Paris so I'll just let the pictures do the talking. I had a fabulous 3 days in this city, although I was more of a tourist than anything else, which really doesn't let you fall in love with a city. Fab art and Fab food though. I can't wait to go back and discover more!
Notre Dame was so incredible!! Of course the best part was walking up the spiral staircases to get to the argoyles and the bell tower!! Ashley and I went right up inside of it! The views of Paris were amazing and especially to look out and see the Eiffel Tower for the very first time!!
We decided to be amitious (ok we really just dont have any mileage perception on a map) and walk from Notre Dame to the Eiffel Tower.... 4 hours later we finally made it! Haha but of course is the joy in the journey...we saw a photo shoot with this fabulous girl (see picture) that totally epitomized any fantasies we had about this romantic city! We also saw the Champ Elysses, which is Anna's Paris Must-See so that was great too.
Ahh...our first close up views of the Eiffel Tower! We found ourselves aimlessly walking through alleys and neighborhoods of Paris, hoping to run into it as we got closer and closer and couldnt see it over the city skyline. Once we caught a glimpse of it we ran to it, and then ran up the million stairs to get to the top!!
What an incredible view! For me this was such an awe-moment, I have studied Urban Planning and Paris and the city sightlines was inspiration for our very own Washington DC, after studying this city for the design and forethought, it was so amazing to see it from the top of the Eiffel Tower!
Next we met up with our group to go on a cruise on the Seine River, which takes you around the City of Love. We saw EVERYTHING, the building the White House was built after, the Louvre, the D'Orsay, Norte Dame, you name it, we saw it. We also ended our cruise right as they were lighting up the Eiffel Tower (it blinks every 10 minutes after 10pm!) We were enchanted with this amazing city!
We stopped for a moment and held hands as we looked up at the glittering Eiffel Tower. I remember thinking how lucky I was to be sharing that moment with the people I had grown to love over the past short months in Europe. They will always have a special place in my heart.
Haha, after that special moment we decided to go grab something to eat. Lexy and Patrice had gone to this little restaraunt earlier they like and wanted to take us there. I remember I was so tired I practically fell over in my chair that night. After what seemed a forever meal, we left the restaraunt and immediately realized we were pretty much lost. Anna started speaking french to anyone she saw, trying to get directions. Lexy was lost in her map, and I was so tired I just remember wandering the streets of Paris praying we could figure out our way home. We did and soon I was fast asleep.
Ahh the LOUVRE!! What an INCREDIBLE building/museum!!! That thing is HUGE so we decided to tackle it by going to JUST the bare essentials. After getting lost inside a few different times we saw some amazing pieces of art and were all inspired.
The Famous Mona Lisa.
Saying goodbye to Paris with Phantom of the Opera on my shuffle as we pull out of the train station.
I was in Paris, or Pariii, if you will. I thought the only way to properly commemorate that fabulous experience would be to repost my blog about that weekend. It also allows me to properly showcase my ONE AND ONLY little sister, Miss Ashley and the incredible opportunity we had to be in Europe all summer together last year. LOVE YOU SIS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK IN KIRTLAND!
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I love Paris in the Springtime...
I hate to admit it, but I just dont have time to really blog about Paris so I'll just let the pictures do the talking. I had a fabulous 3 days in this city, although I was more of a tourist than anything else, which really doesn't let you fall in love with a city. Fab art and Fab food though. I can't wait to go back and discover more!
Notre Dame was so incredible!! Of course the best part was walking up the spiral staircases to get to the argoyles and the bell tower!! Ashley and I went right up inside of it! The views of Paris were amazing and especially to look out and see the Eiffel Tower for the very first time!!
We decided to be amitious (ok we really just dont have any mileage perception on a map) and walk from Notre Dame to the Eiffel Tower.... 4 hours later we finally made it! Haha but of course is the joy in the journey...we saw a photo shoot with this fabulous girl (see picture) that totally epitomized any fantasies we had about this romantic city! We also saw the Champ Elysses, which is Anna's Paris Must-See so that was great too.
Ahh...our first close up views of the Eiffel Tower! We found ourselves aimlessly walking through alleys and neighborhoods of Paris, hoping to run into it as we got closer and closer and couldnt see it over the city skyline. Once we caught a glimpse of it we ran to it, and then ran up the million stairs to get to the top!!
What an incredible view! For me this was such an awe-moment, I have studied Urban Planning and Paris and the city sightlines was inspiration for our very own Washington DC, after studying this city for the design and forethought, it was so amazing to see it from the top of the Eiffel Tower!
Next we met up with our group to go on a cruise on the Seine River, which takes you around the City of Love. We saw EVERYTHING, the building the White House was built after, the Louvre, the D'Orsay, Norte Dame, you name it, we saw it. We also ended our cruise right as they were lighting up the Eiffel Tower (it blinks every 10 minutes after 10pm!) We were enchanted with this amazing city!
We stopped for a moment and held hands as we looked up at the glittering Eiffel Tower. I remember thinking how lucky I was to be sharing that moment with the people I had grown to love over the past short months in Europe. They will always have a special place in my heart.
Haha, after that special moment we decided to go grab something to eat. Lexy and Patrice had gone to this little restaraunt earlier they like and wanted to take us there. I remember I was so tired I practically fell over in my chair that night. After what seemed a forever meal, we left the restaraunt and immediately realized we were pretty much lost. Anna started speaking french to anyone she saw, trying to get directions. Lexy was lost in her map, and I was so tired I just remember wandering the streets of Paris praying we could figure out our way home. We did and soon I was fast asleep.
Ahh the LOUVRE!! What an INCREDIBLE building/museum!!! That thing is HUGE so we decided to tackle it by going to JUST the bare essentials. After getting lost inside a few different times we saw some amazing pieces of art and were all inspired.
The Famous Mona Lisa.
Saying goodbye to Paris with Phantom of the Opera on my shuffle as we pull out of the train station.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
No Wonder We Are Overweight.
Here's to you Willy Wonka!
Life-Cycle Studies: Candy Bars
Stop at almost any checkout counter and you'll find dozens of varieties of candy bars. In the United States, where people consume an average of 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of candy each per year, candy bars are associated with popular holidays like Halloween and Valentine's Day. In Scotland, the deep-fried Mars bar, dipped in batter and immersed in a vat of boiling oil, swept the country in the late 1990s.
Some 150 new candy bars hit the shelves every year, but 65 percent of U.S. brands have been around more than six decades. The first composite bar, the Goo Goo Cluster, debuted in 1912, luring buyers with its mix of milk chocolate, caramel, marshmallow, and nuts. The 1920s were the heyday of candy bars, with the emergence of brands like Three Musketeers, Baby Ruth, and Snickers-still the best-selling bar of all time. (More short-lived were the Chicken Dinner and Tummy Full, touted as cheap meal substitutes during the Great Depression.)
Mars and Hershey control 75 percent of the U.S. candy rack. Switzerland's Nestlé is the world's largest chocolate producer, and British candy bars, like the Cadbury Crunchie, maintain a strong following worldwide.
Production
The history of candy bars is a quest for ways to produce a more consistent product at lower cost. In 1958, Mars was able to cut the time spent per bar from 16 hours to 35 minutes. Today, precision machines mix, shape, and package bars at a rate of several hundred a minute.
Nearly all chocolate comes from tropical countries, where the cacao beans are picked, fermented, and sun-dried before being shipped to factories worldwide. There, they are roasted and winnowed, and the inner nib is crushed, heated, and ground into a thick "liquor" that consists largely of cocoa butter, a vegetable fat. The cocoa butter is mixed with various ingredients, such as sugar, milk, and vanilla, to form different types of chocolate.
The resulting mixture is kneaded between large steel rollers to make a smooth paste, and then "conched," or heated, mixed, ground, and stirred, to develop its flavor. An enrober is used to shower the liquid chocolate on lines of fillings, such as nougat, wafers, and caramel, most derived from water- and chemical-intensive commodities like corn, flour, and sugar. The bars then are wrapped and shipped to stores via truck or airplane. Once the candy is eaten, the wrapper is simply tossed, ending up in landfills or the open environment.
Doing It Better
Concerns about the use of child labor have sparked ambitious efforts to regulate chocolate production. The 2001 Harkin-Engel protocol aims to ensure that half the cocoa originating in West Africa, a leading producer, is free of exploitative child labor by July 2008. In general, the trend is toward "gourmet" products, including items that are handmade, made with local and organic ingredients, and fairly traded. The organic chocolate market is growing by more than 50 percent annually, and Mars, Hershey, and other candy makers are developing "artisan" brands.
So what's your favorite candy bar?
Here's to you Willy Wonka!
Life-Cycle Studies: Candy Bars
Stop at almost any checkout counter and you'll find dozens of varieties of candy bars. In the United States, where people consume an average of 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of candy each per year, candy bars are associated with popular holidays like Halloween and Valentine's Day. In Scotland, the deep-fried Mars bar, dipped in batter and immersed in a vat of boiling oil, swept the country in the late 1990s.
Some 150 new candy bars hit the shelves every year, but 65 percent of U.S. brands have been around more than six decades. The first composite bar, the Goo Goo Cluster, debuted in 1912, luring buyers with its mix of milk chocolate, caramel, marshmallow, and nuts. The 1920s were the heyday of candy bars, with the emergence of brands like Three Musketeers, Baby Ruth, and Snickers-still the best-selling bar of all time. (More short-lived were the Chicken Dinner and Tummy Full, touted as cheap meal substitutes during the Great Depression.)
Mars and Hershey control 75 percent of the U.S. candy rack. Switzerland's Nestlé is the world's largest chocolate producer, and British candy bars, like the Cadbury Crunchie, maintain a strong following worldwide.
Production
The history of candy bars is a quest for ways to produce a more consistent product at lower cost. In 1958, Mars was able to cut the time spent per bar from 16 hours to 35 minutes. Today, precision machines mix, shape, and package bars at a rate of several hundred a minute.
Nearly all chocolate comes from tropical countries, where the cacao beans are picked, fermented, and sun-dried before being shipped to factories worldwide. There, they are roasted and winnowed, and the inner nib is crushed, heated, and ground into a thick "liquor" that consists largely of cocoa butter, a vegetable fat. The cocoa butter is mixed with various ingredients, such as sugar, milk, and vanilla, to form different types of chocolate.
The resulting mixture is kneaded between large steel rollers to make a smooth paste, and then "conched," or heated, mixed, ground, and stirred, to develop its flavor. An enrober is used to shower the liquid chocolate on lines of fillings, such as nougat, wafers, and caramel, most derived from water- and chemical-intensive commodities like corn, flour, and sugar. The bars then are wrapped and shipped to stores via truck or airplane. Once the candy is eaten, the wrapper is simply tossed, ending up in landfills or the open environment.
Doing It Better
Concerns about the use of child labor have sparked ambitious efforts to regulate chocolate production. The 2001 Harkin-Engel protocol aims to ensure that half the cocoa originating in West Africa, a leading producer, is free of exploitative child labor by July 2008. In general, the trend is toward "gourmet" products, including items that are handmade, made with local and organic ingredients, and fairly traded. The organic chocolate market is growing by more than 50 percent annually, and Mars, Hershey, and other candy makers are developing "artisan" brands.
So what's your favorite candy bar?
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
One of my Favorite Summer-time Activities
I'm not sure what it is, exactly, that has such appeal about watching a movie outside on a big screen. Is it the paranoia that my face is getting attacked by mosquitos? Or perhaps its the awkward uncomfortable position that comes from looking up while sitting on a blanket on the grass ... whatever it may be, I absolutely LOVE summer movies on the beach, in the park, or on the Mall, as the DCer's do it.
Last night a big group of us gathered on the Mall to watch Arsenic and the Old Lace (a Cary Grant Classic-- weird but totally fun) with about 800 other DC locals. The weather was perfect, I made some new friends, had an incredible salad from Chop't, and couldn't have asked for a better Monday night activity.
I am truly going to miss DC. Sigh.
I'm not sure what it is, exactly, that has such appeal about watching a movie outside on a big screen. Is it the paranoia that my face is getting attacked by mosquitos? Or perhaps its the awkward uncomfortable position that comes from looking up while sitting on a blanket on the grass ... whatever it may be, I absolutely LOVE summer movies on the beach, in the park, or on the Mall, as the DCer's do it.
Last night a big group of us gathered on the Mall to watch Arsenic and the Old Lace (a Cary Grant Classic-- weird but totally fun) with about 800 other DC locals. The weather was perfect, I made some new friends, had an incredible salad from Chop't, and couldn't have asked for a better Monday night activity.
I am truly going to miss DC. Sigh.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
An Ode to Sonic
So I have come to realize that the only thing that got me through 2nd semester of grad school was my (frequent) SONIC drink runs with the one and only Miss Hells Bells herself as my saving grace. Considering the vast number of drinks I consumed at BYU, I have attempted to cut out my carbonated drinks since living in DC this summer. Ok so not having a Sonic in the District has helped with this cause.
Needless to say when I find myself in the presence of a Sonic, I force my driver to stop so I can taste, once again, the deliciousness of a VDP. (So far this has happened twice....both on the way to the beach; once in VA and once in DE).
Thank you VA and DE for keeping my spirits alive and my taste buds happy!
So I have come to realize that the only thing that got me through 2nd semester of grad school was my (frequent) SONIC drink runs with the one and only Miss Hells Bells herself as my saving grace. Considering the vast number of drinks I consumed at BYU, I have attempted to cut out my carbonated drinks since living in DC this summer. Ok so not having a Sonic in the District has helped with this cause.
Needless to say when I find myself in the presence of a Sonic, I force my driver to stop so I can taste, once again, the deliciousness of a VDP. (So far this has happened twice....both on the way to the beach; once in VA and once in DE).
Thank you VA and DE for keeping my spirits alive and my taste buds happy!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
AMY LOVE
So I have to give a big shout out to MISS AMY GIBSON for customizing my blog for me--- it's totally perfect and I love love it! Amy You're the bestest! I totally miss my SYTYCD/Chocolate Chip pancake/dance party roommate. She is totally married to her soulmate and I couldn't be happier for the 2 of them but I do miss our good times. Here are some classic pictures of us for old times sake...
The time where Amy saved me ...
Pool Party
The time we were black
The time when Amy got hit on by a lesbian in Mutts
The time when we had the best time ever at Amys wedding
So I have to give a big shout out to MISS AMY GIBSON for customizing my blog for me--- it's totally perfect and I love love it! Amy You're the bestest! I totally miss my SYTYCD/Chocolate Chip pancake/dance party roommate. She is totally married to her soulmate and I couldn't be happier for the 2 of them but I do miss our good times. Here are some classic pictures of us for old times sake...
The time where Amy saved me ...
Pool Party
The time we were black
The time when Amy got hit on by a lesbian in Mutts
The time when we had the best time ever at Amys wedding
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Saturday was another fabulous day... It began with a visit from Miss Jennie Sorenson-Chappius visiting for a little morning breakfast in the District! She is another one of my favorite people from the Marriott School and since she recently relocated to Michigan with her fantastic husband, the odds of us seeing each other much in the future are somewhat slim.
We met up with Russ again and head to Eastern Market, a favorite place of mine in the District on a Saturday, and had the famous Blue Bucks. Sadly, they were a bit overrated and I learned afterward that the French Toast is a much better choice.
After breakfast, Russ was still feeling ill (dang you Smitty), and it was so so so hot, so Russ took a nap on my couch while I took a nap by the pool! I got a fabulous tan and hung out with my favorite Reserve Girls and began my next book: Women Dont Ask.
After a day of relaxation I ended up at not one, but TWO Luaus! And then went to BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT. I totally got scared in the movie and I'm pretty sure my stand-in-boyfriend had some bruises on his arm from my tight grasp during the 2nd half. Dont worry, I was still home alone (what's with all 3 of my roommates being gone over the same 4 days???), but I slept soundly which is great considering the Sunday I had ...
We met up with Russ again and head to Eastern Market, a favorite place of mine in the District on a Saturday, and had the famous Blue Bucks. Sadly, they were a bit overrated and I learned afterward that the French Toast is a much better choice.
After breakfast, Russ was still feeling ill (dang you Smitty), and it was so so so hot, so Russ took a nap on my couch while I took a nap by the pool! I got a fabulous tan and hung out with my favorite Reserve Girls and began my next book: Women Dont Ask.
After a day of relaxation I ended up at not one, but TWO Luaus! And then went to BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT. I totally got scared in the movie and I'm pretty sure my stand-in-boyfriend had some bruises on his arm from my tight grasp during the 2nd half. Dont worry, I was still home alone (what's with all 3 of my roommates being gone over the same 4 days???), but I slept soundly which is great considering the Sunday I had ...
Saturday, July 19, 2008
So I know, its been like a month or something. Call me crazy, but I've been busy. Not to mention battling writer's block with this lame writing environment. Seriously one of these days i'll get a few hours to make my blog pretty. In the mean time, I thought I would pull a London Blog on all of you, and summarize my weekend. It was such a fabulous weekend in the City, a perfect blend of all of my favorite things!
Friday July 18
Breakfast at KramerBooks: So one of my favorite people from Provo was in town, a Miss Christy Hellewell and so we met for Breakfast (a trend of ours) at a classic DC hotspot. The food was delicious and the company was even better!!
After that, I ventured over to check out the Phillips Collection. It is the first American Modern Art Museum that was started by a man named Phillips. The collection resides in his original home, which is beautiful, and includes some of my favorite impressionist artists pieces including Degas, Cezanne, Manet, Van Gogh, and many many more. Walking out of the Phillips I noticed the Society of the Cincinnati mansion. Mom and I had walked through there a year ago, so to relive old memories I ventured inside. I learned that Cincinnati (the city in Ohio also known as McNasti) was named after this Society! I learn new stuff everyday apparently...
Venturing out, once again, I decided to walk up Connecticut Ave and walk through the shops. This is probably one of my favorite past times. I didn't really buy much (although I did get some great tea at a little shop) but it was so refreshing to discover new stores and try stuff on just for the sake of it :) I also tried a DC Classic Ice Cream Place: Larry's Homemade Ice Cream. Pretty sure I dreamed about my Pomegranate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream last night! It was sooooo good.
A little more shopping and then a phone call from William Russell Tanner got me out of the stores and down to the Mall. Where we hit up the American Indian Smithsonian. It was so hot that day and apparently Russ and Smitty were living in close quarters because Smitty got Russ sick so Russ had to have a slurpie. So one Jolly Rancher Watermelon flavored slurpie later and we found ourselves at this great little dive Tai place for dinner. Everyone (ok so maybe just Smitty) had order envy ...my food was spicy and delectable!
I went home after that and fully intended on starting my blogging efforts when I got a call from Miss Becca Haynie to get Ice Cream in Georgetown and watch Step Up 2: The Streets. Well, needless to say, T Sweets was AMAZING as was Step Up 2. Great way to end a great day.
Friday July 18
Breakfast at KramerBooks: So one of my favorite people from Provo was in town, a Miss Christy Hellewell and so we met for Breakfast (a trend of ours) at a classic DC hotspot. The food was delicious and the company was even better!!
After that, I ventured over to check out the Phillips Collection. It is the first American Modern Art Museum that was started by a man named Phillips. The collection resides in his original home, which is beautiful, and includes some of my favorite impressionist artists pieces including Degas, Cezanne, Manet, Van Gogh, and many many more. Walking out of the Phillips I noticed the Society of the Cincinnati mansion. Mom and I had walked through there a year ago, so to relive old memories I ventured inside. I learned that Cincinnati (the city in Ohio also known as McNasti) was named after this Society! I learn new stuff everyday apparently...
Venturing out, once again, I decided to walk up Connecticut Ave and walk through the shops. This is probably one of my favorite past times. I didn't really buy much (although I did get some great tea at a little shop) but it was so refreshing to discover new stores and try stuff on just for the sake of it :) I also tried a DC Classic Ice Cream Place: Larry's Homemade Ice Cream. Pretty sure I dreamed about my Pomegranate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream last night! It was sooooo good.
A little more shopping and then a phone call from William Russell Tanner got me out of the stores and down to the Mall. Where we hit up the American Indian Smithsonian. It was so hot that day and apparently Russ and Smitty were living in close quarters because Smitty got Russ sick so Russ had to have a slurpie. So one Jolly Rancher Watermelon flavored slurpie later and we found ourselves at this great little dive Tai place for dinner. Everyone (ok so maybe just Smitty) had order envy ...my food was spicy and delectable!
I went home after that and fully intended on starting my blogging efforts when I got a call from Miss Becca Haynie to get Ice Cream in Georgetown and watch Step Up 2: The Streets. Well, needless to say, T Sweets was AMAZING as was Step Up 2. Great way to end a great day.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
My Favorite Show
Is totally back on. I know what you all are thinking: Project Runway isn't on yet. Well everyone, just so you know, that is my 2nd favorite show (and it starts July 11 btw) but my NUMERO UNO Favorite Show is So You Think You Can Dance! (SYTYCD!) I missed it ALL last summer when I was in Europe, so I am totally making up for it this summer. So far my favorites are: Chelsea, Kerington, Comfort and Twitch. Its only been 1 week of the real competition, so I'm sure my favorites will alter a little, but I have such a good feeling about this season!
Oh and just a little plug: Amy keeps great tabs on SYTYCD also...you can check out her blog for videos, details, etc.
Is totally back on. I know what you all are thinking: Project Runway isn't on yet. Well everyone, just so you know, that is my 2nd favorite show (and it starts July 11 btw) but my NUMERO UNO Favorite Show is So You Think You Can Dance! (SYTYCD!) I missed it ALL last summer when I was in Europe, so I am totally making up for it this summer. So far my favorites are: Chelsea, Kerington, Comfort and Twitch. Its only been 1 week of the real competition, so I'm sure my favorites will alter a little, but I have such a good feeling about this season!
Oh and just a little plug: Amy keeps great tabs on SYTYCD also...you can check out her blog for videos, details, etc.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
No Water= No Food.
I saw on the news that there was a Water Main that broke in Montgomery County/Rockville, MD yesterday and noted that there were people without water--period. I also noted that my office is in Rockville, MD; but did not connect any direct interference into my life.
That is until I tried to buy lunch.
Normally, I go out to lunch. It gives me a chance to get out of the office and have a break in my day. However, today my boss decided that we should have a BYOL meeting. Since my commute takes over an hour every morning, I thus decided I would buy a salad from the Cafeteria on the first floor for my BYOL. As I entered the cafeteria, however, it was EMPTY. Not only of people, but of food as well. Apparently because of the water main breakage, the restaraunt didnt have water; to wash hands, cook, etc. So I bought an apple.
As soon as my boss caught wind of this, he decided we could grab potbelly's (an east coast college-style sandwich place). We jet off to Potbellys only to find that they too, were closed (note: we did call in advance to make sure it was open, but found out later we called the wrong one!). Immediately we headed 1 mile in the other direction to a shopping plaza, Falls Grove. Falls Grove clearly hadn't been affected by the water main break because it was flooded with cars. We had to park in corporate parking, run to safeway to grab a quick bite -- which turned out to be my only saving grace. Safeway is selling stomphouse chili today (Miss Stephanie can attest to this being my favorite!) Quickly feeling right at home, I grab some chili, a bread bowl and head out the door.
What an adventure.
I saw on the news that there was a Water Main that broke in Montgomery County/Rockville, MD yesterday and noted that there were people without water--period. I also noted that my office is in Rockville, MD; but did not connect any direct interference into my life.
That is until I tried to buy lunch.
Normally, I go out to lunch. It gives me a chance to get out of the office and have a break in my day. However, today my boss decided that we should have a BYOL meeting. Since my commute takes over an hour every morning, I thus decided I would buy a salad from the Cafeteria on the first floor for my BYOL. As I entered the cafeteria, however, it was EMPTY. Not only of people, but of food as well. Apparently because of the water main breakage, the restaraunt didnt have water; to wash hands, cook, etc. So I bought an apple.
As soon as my boss caught wind of this, he decided we could grab potbelly's (an east coast college-style sandwich place). We jet off to Potbellys only to find that they too, were closed (note: we did call in advance to make sure it was open, but found out later we called the wrong one!). Immediately we headed 1 mile in the other direction to a shopping plaza, Falls Grove. Falls Grove clearly hadn't been affected by the water main break because it was flooded with cars. We had to park in corporate parking, run to safeway to grab a quick bite -- which turned out to be my only saving grace. Safeway is selling stomphouse chili today (Miss Stephanie can attest to this being my favorite!) Quickly feeling right at home, I grab some chili, a bread bowl and head out the door.
What an adventure.
Monday, June 16, 2008
The 2nd Day I forgot My Umbrella.
Not that it would really make a difference this time. The storm was out of control, with water up to my ankles. I left work early in an attempt to miss the wrath of the storm, and thought I had it timed perfectly until the Shuttle that picks me up from the Metro didn't show up! Thus allowing me to find refuge under a freeway underpass (still getting wet by the storm). I covered my ears as the thunder raged, and chivered as the temperature dropped from 80 to 60 degrees.
I finally got home 45 minutes later to a black apartment. Apparently the big storm wiped out my power. I did some work by candlelight for a few hours and ate a sandwich and some carrots (did you know that no power means no way to cook food?!) Needless to say I quickly realized how much I rely upon technology and especially power on a daily basis. It is the basis of everything that I do! I was even ashamed of myself when I caught myself saying "thank goodness I have the internet on my Blackberry!".
What has the world come to?
Note: the power did come back on 5 hours later...
Not that it would really make a difference this time. The storm was out of control, with water up to my ankles. I left work early in an attempt to miss the wrath of the storm, and thought I had it timed perfectly until the Shuttle that picks me up from the Metro didn't show up! Thus allowing me to find refuge under a freeway underpass (still getting wet by the storm). I covered my ears as the thunder raged, and chivered as the temperature dropped from 80 to 60 degrees.
I finally got home 45 minutes later to a black apartment. Apparently the big storm wiped out my power. I did some work by candlelight for a few hours and ate a sandwich and some carrots (did you know that no power means no way to cook food?!) Needless to say I quickly realized how much I rely upon technology and especially power on a daily basis. It is the basis of everything that I do! I was even ashamed of myself when I caught myself saying "thank goodness I have the internet on my Blackberry!".
What has the world come to?
Note: the power did come back on 5 hours later...
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Monday, June 09, 2008
Global Warming?
So there is this ridiculous heat wave in DC right now. Luckily I was in Utah for the last couple days and missed the majority of it, but dont worry I came back at 11:00pm last night to 80 degrees + 90% humidity.
Kill Me.
Today's forcast isnt much better. So on my way to lunch at The Rio with a couple of intern cohorts, we get stopped by a news crew to be interviewed about the insane heat. Not afraid to be in front of the camera, and with the cameraman begging for mercy to be able to complete his assignment and get back to some air conditioned faciltiy, we accepted their request and rambled on about what we are doing to survive the miserable days.
Look for me on the 5:00 news, that is, the Maryland News. Maybe it will be on YouTube. I'm pretty sure I gave an outstanding performance.
So there is this ridiculous heat wave in DC right now. Luckily I was in Utah for the last couple days and missed the majority of it, but dont worry I came back at 11:00pm last night to 80 degrees + 90% humidity.
Kill Me.
Today's forcast isnt much better. So on my way to lunch at The Rio with a couple of intern cohorts, we get stopped by a news crew to be interviewed about the insane heat. Not afraid to be in front of the camera, and with the cameraman begging for mercy to be able to complete his assignment and get back to some air conditioned faciltiy, we accepted their request and rambled on about what we are doing to survive the miserable days.
Look for me on the 5:00 news, that is, the Maryland News. Maybe it will be on YouTube. I'm pretty sure I gave an outstanding performance.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Back in London Town?
Metro Rides to a foreign place
Weekend Markets
Relentless Rain Storms
Chaotic Museums
Although I enjoyed my stay in London I didn't realize I would be revisiting it this Saturday as I ventured out to explore this city I now call home. Although, I must say that despite how great our Nation's Capital is, no city compares to London, especially in regards to markets, rain, and museums!
Yesterday I found myself a bit unprepared for the weather (noted in the picture below), but with that said, I have to admit a small secret of mine. I love getting caught in a summer rain storm. There is just something about finding yourself completely helpless and not to mention soaking wet. I couldn't help but laugh and feel invigorated.
An imperfect day only makes the perfect days that much more perfect.
Metro Rides to a foreign place
Weekend Markets
Relentless Rain Storms
Chaotic Museums
Although I enjoyed my stay in London I didn't realize I would be revisiting it this Saturday as I ventured out to explore this city I now call home. Although, I must say that despite how great our Nation's Capital is, no city compares to London, especially in regards to markets, rain, and museums!
Yesterday I found myself a bit unprepared for the weather (noted in the picture below), but with that said, I have to admit a small secret of mine. I love getting caught in a summer rain storm. There is just something about finding yourself completely helpless and not to mention soaking wet. I couldn't help but laugh and feel invigorated.
An imperfect day only makes the perfect days that much more perfect.
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