This weekend

Friday i got a frozen pizza, a bottle of wine, watched Hart of Dixie and went to bed at 10:30.

it was epic.

Saturday i went to the farmers market, hung out with my awesome friend, Eric, i went to a friends housewarming party, met tons of cool new people, rode my bike, went to karaoke, sang "Rehab" and "I want you to want me", got kissed on the cheek by an adorable undergrad Georgetown student, came home and ate the rest of the pizza from the night before.

Today i ran in Rock Creek Park, rode my bike, went to brunch with HCMW then got for yo, then kissed, then went to Pho with Hawt ginge, then had two saison beers as well.

SOLID WEEKEND. 

Labor Day weekend in DC

One of my BEST friends Jessica came to visit me in DC for the long weekend. We did SO much in the short time she was here!! Holy Moly.

A quick run down:
Friday: I brought Jes to Ping Pong Dim Sum. My favorite Dim Dum place in D.C. thus far. I'm sure there is a more authentic, cheaper place, but this place never fails to delight my senses. With the flavors, textures and beautiful presentation it's always a delectable time.

After Dim Sum we walked around, looking at the monuments at night.

Then, we headed over to my corner bar.  The bar manager who has seen me there before bought me and Jes TWO rounds then asked me on a date. He seems to be a playa, and when i quipped this to him he said, "i truly do find you absolutely stunning." - oh my. ALSO - mind you this is the same bar i have gotten two dates at previously after going there in yoga clothes, no makeup. I'm CONVINCED this bar like releases pheromones in my body or something. CRAY-CRAY.

Saturday: We woke up, got breakfast at a cute french bakery next to Eastern Market, then went to Eastern Market.  I bought a pack of organic lavender products a lady made and was selling and Jes got a stellar jade ring that matched her sea-foam green nail polish. Then we went to the American History museum - saw Julia Child's kitchen, the ORIGINAL star spangled banner (like the one the song was written about, AKA the one Francis Scott Key saw as he watched the battle), and Dorothy's red slippers.We then went to the Natural History Museum and after traipsing around we saw the Hope diamond and an IMAX film in which they played this song:

The film was "Ultimate Wave" with Kelly Slater surfing the ultimate wave in Tahiti.
Later that night we went to Alexandria for Eamonn's Chippery and PX Lounge Cocktail drinks. PX Lounge feels like an old Speakeasy. Kinda like being in "Midnight in Paris."

 Sunday: We had brunch, walked ALL over Georgetown, went to Madam's Organ, danced to an amazing Blues band (Stacey Brooks) and sang some Karaoke.

Monday: We went to the National Portrait gallery and then went to Teaism for really good zen food.

IT WAS A HELLUVAH WEEKEND. Love you, Jes!

The Coupe

I celebrated my move in to my new place over Brunch with two of my Best Friends in D.C. It is a blessing to have so many friends in a new place you have moved to.  For some serendipitous reason I have made many friends in a very short time and feel very lucky.

Here is a group of beautiful Row Houses I passed going to Brunch on Sunday. You can't really see but they are left to right, pink, white, golden yellow and orange. One day I'd love to live in my own rowhouse. I sort of live in one now.  It is a converted one.

We were served by a super duper hot ginge waiter who wore black thick rimmed glasses.

We chose blood orange mimosas for cocktails and a waitress came out with them with a huge smile on her face saying, "Aw girls, get ready for these, they are FABULOUS." i loved her delivery.

I ordered a Pork Tostada and it was divine. It made me think of Austin tex-mex food. It was:

Black beans, sour cream, corn tortillas,Manchego cheese, cilantro, avocado, one sunny side up egg on top.

I'll have to visit the Coupe more often. Not only b/c of the Hot Ginge waiter, but their presentation and food was AWESOME.

Yesterday was sunny and bright and i did some errands and got to peek around my new 'hood. I love it so far!!! It's the perfect amount of hipster, yuppie, and culture! Culture being the most important ingredient in the mix, of course.