Our First Anniversary

We celebrated our one year anniversary with a trip to Washington, D.C. Cory had a some business in Philadelphia for the first two days, so I flew in to Dulles early to hang out with my wonderful AAIA friends. We ate, drank, and were merry!

It was very cool to see how much Bethesda has changed since I moved back to Texas. There were new restaurants and boutiques and, needless to say, I was a little sad we had to come home. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't trade living so close to family for anything. But, it is fun to think about what life would be like if Cory had moved to Maryland instead. But, as I sit here typing in our lovely home (that is four times the size of my MD apartment) I am reminded that everything happens for a reason, no matter how cliche that sounds.

Back to our trip...The first few days were about relaxing with old friends and checking out all of the restaurants and shopping in Bethesda. The last two days were a whirlwind. We visited our favorite Smithsonian museums and galleries and some we hadn't been to before, including the the National Museum of American History and the National Museum of Crime and Punishment. The latter of which was completely awesome, for me. I think it my obsession with true crime baffles Cory. But, who isn't intrigued by Jeffrey Dahmer? I'll tell you. Cory. He was a good sport though!

I firmly believe that the best vacations revolve entirely around really amazing food. My favorite meal was at the landmark restaurant Ben's Chili Bowl. If you go to D.C., you must visit Ben's! I'm a hot dog kind of girl, and these were THE best. A close second is Marx Cafe in Mount Pleasant... excellent for tapas and vino. I'm salivating.

I'll leave you with a few pictures from our adventures in the District.

On the Mall

The White House

America's Most Wanted set

Key Bridge

25 Random Things About Me!

Until I get creative enough to really blog again...

1. I make lists every single day. One of the most satisfying things to me is marking items off of said lists. In fact, sometimes I list things I've already accomplished just so that I can immediately mark them off.

2. I find it very difficult to focus, relax or work if (a) there are dirty dishes in the sink (b) the bathrooms need to be cleaned or (c) if there is laundry to be done.

3. In college I would often do all of my laundry, fold it, display it on my bed and then leave it there to admire for a few days. Once sleeping on the couch got old, I'd put away the laundry.

4. I love Neiman Marcus, but a trip to CVS or Walgreens is ALMOST equally satisfying - something about grabbing the latest InStyle, a pack of twizzlers, a new eye lash curler and pointy Q-tips all at the same place really excites me!

5. I refuse to leave the house without sunscreen on my face.

6. I am a TV junkie. Working from home is very difficult sometimes.

7. I firmly believe that everything J.J. Abrams touches turns to gold.

8. I am obsessed with Felicity and I secretly hope J.J. Abrams will make Felicity the Movie! (See no.7)

9. I want Cory to take me to Lego Land and The Harry Potter theme park.

10. My mom and I go to Golightly's Antique Gallery at least once a week and it never gets old.

11. If cupcakes were healthy, I'd eat one with every meal.

12. I miss my Maryland friends desperately and can't wait to visit them this spring!

13. I consider my handbag purchases investments.

14. I collect stationery.

15. I have an affinity for snail-mail.

16. I am afraid of WebMD.

17. I love to read about true crime. I've read everything about Scott Peterson, OJ Simpson and Dahmer.

18. I am fascinated by mass transportation and hope to experience it again soon.

19. I am notorious for giving gifts as soon as I buy them and having to purchase another for the actual celebration/special occasion.

20. I live less than 10 miles from my parents, inlaws and two sets of grandparents! And, I love it!

21. I've been told that Cory and I look alike by quite a few people. I think it's just the glasses. :)

22. I believe in having too many little black dresses and pajamas. (Also, I wish it were socially acceptable to wear pjs out in public. Not that that has stopped me.)

23. My maternal grandma is a twin and my sisters-in-law are twins! It would be fun to have twins.

24. I love when my hair is styled, but I HATE doing my hair. This I am trying to overcome.

25. I love playing with stickers, rolled up tape, labels and any other one-sided sticky thing. I have done this since I was very, very small. My mom used to find little rolled up pieces of tape on the floor and is probably really happy that my addicition no longer messes up her vacuum cleaner. Once, for Christmas, I requested a scotch tape multipack from Sam's and Santa came through! No one knows what is wrong with me.

I think I definitely saved the best/strangest for last.