All Good Things

I can think of no better way to spend a Saturday morning than walking around Eastern Market, crepe in hand, browsing all the amazing things people are selling. There are so many fun things to look at, cool vendors to talk to, yummy fresh foods (when they're in season), and it's an excellent place to people watch. Actually, going to Eastern Market is probably my favorite thing to do in all of DC. If you ever come to visit, you need to put it at the top of your priority list. Trust me. :)



Me at Eastern Market Dec. '07

Last weekend I went to the Market with some friends and had a great time, There aren't near as many vendors out in the freezing cold as there are during the warmer months, so I really didn't really plan on making any purchases. We hit a few stops and then got really cold and decided to head to the indoor market. We didn't get far when something caught our attention. They were these cool looking purses made out of vintage materials. I thought they were cute. Then we started talking to the lady who makes them, Jenae. She was telling us how each bag is one of a kind, she makes them all herself, and will fix them for you if anything ever happens to it. By this time I started thinking they were really cute. She continues on saying that she is discounting all these bags a good amount because they're from last season and she has started on new ones. That almost had me sold, but not quite. We were about to leave when I saw quite possibly the cutest bag she had on display. And I picked it up . . . there was no going back after that. Fortunately there's an ATM at the indoor market, because, like I said before, I wasn't planning on making any purchases. She put the bag aside and we picked it up on our way to brunch.

Here's her website and of course pictures of the one I fell in love with.

http://rangeofemotion.com/

Living in Twilight

The books, loved them! They aren't the greatest work of fiction out there by any means, but they are definitely entertaining. In fact, for me, there's no better way to pass time on on the elliptical or bike, than to get lost in the world of Edward and Bella. No, joke, try it. Before you know it you're half hour is up and you'll likely add time to your work out so you can keep reading. It's fabulous!

The movie, hated it!!! I'm sorry, but when I read the book I was under the impression that Bella and Edward actually liked each other. Their relationship wasn't the least bit believable and that's what the story is ultimately about. I could go on and list the other reasons for my distain, but I'll spare you. I will say that it was a complete waste of $10.50! I knew I wasn't going to love it, so I just should have held out a few more weeks and seen a matinee while I'm home, but I caved. I know I'm in the minority when it comes to my opinion of the movie, and that's why I wanted to post about it. Twlight movie haters unite!


Now as to end on a positive note . . . I was super excited to use The Weepies song, Living in Twilight for the post title. I discovered The Weepies around the same time I was introduced to Twilight, and so I thought it was kinda funny when I listened to the song. They have three albums and World Spins Madly On is easily one of my top 10 favorite songs! They really are amazing, so you'll for sure want to check them out. :)

Can't Go Back Now . . .

Okay, so I'm doing something I said I'd never do. Start a blog. I'm sure I'm not the first person to say this, nor the last! But, as I find myself moving across the county to go on one of the most exciting adventures of my life I decided I need a good way to keep friends and family up to date. Hence this blog. I promise to make reading it worth your while!

For those of you who don't know, let me fill you in on the excitement in my life. I just bought myself a one-way ticket to Washington DC. It leaves August 17th at 7:10 am. I am so, so, SO excited! And if I'm being completely honest, scared at the same time. This is something I've wanted to do for over three years and it's finally happening. Apparently timing really is everything. My life has just fallen into place. I found an incredible nanny job, working for this amazing family with two adorable kids. The plan is to do this for at least a year and then see where I'm at with what I want to do in life.

This is definitely a bittersweet thing for me. While I can't wait to move, I'm sooo sad to leave my family and friends. I have had such an amazing time the past two years and I guarentee if I stayed I'd continute to have a good time, but I know this is the right move for me. It helps that I'll have my brother and sister-in-law as well as other family memebers less than a day away. And thankfully two of my best friends are in the DC area! I don't know that I could actually make the move if I didn't know anyone . . .

And here's one of the best things about going to DC: everyone can come visit!!! Think about it. ;)