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Hello everyone. Hope your weeks are winding down on a positive note. The days really got ahead of me, and nothing seemed really post worthy this week. The Cherry Blossom Parade was a definite let down. I know that a lot of things were up in the air with the pending government shutdown so I would think that some of the groups decided not to make the trip. We were seated near the most annoying announcers, but my mom and I were cracking up the whole time. The weather was frigid as well and I wore flats so my feet were slightly numb once we left. The things we do to be fashionable. This little trip did remind me how much I love DC. Who knows what is in store for me in the future but part of me feels strongly about calling it home some day.

After the parade we headed to Chinatown to none other than one of my favorite restaurants ever, Matchbox! Any of you DC dwellers that have not been are totally missing out. They also have restaurants on Capitol Hill, in Rockville, MD and Palm Springs, CA but I have only been to the original.

 the decor is so modern, and the building is only 15 feet wide but it seems so huge inside!

It is delicious! Mom and I split the trio appetizer of two scallops, two crabcakes, and two sliders. Amazeballs. They are known for their pizzas. My two favorite are the chicken pesto and the Q special. Can't say enough good things about this restaurant. And now I am starving. 

My Capitals pulled out a win last night. Yessss! On to game two tomorrow night. The only good thing about them playing the Rangers is that the game is televised up here. Do I dare rock my Ove*chkin shirt out tomorrow night? Probably not. New York sports fans are not the nicest.

I am using my powers to predict some grocery shopping in my near future....

 

I guess a girl cannot live on wine and water alone. Not pictured are the frozen chicken and broccoli in the freezer, aka the only form of sustenance in my apartment.

Whoops. 

Friday, Friday!

Unless you have been residing under a large boulder, you know what the title of this post is in reference to. I only made it through Rebecca*Black's musical train wreck once, and that was just barely. I guess when you've got a dream, a mom with $2,000 and some whacked out producer that thinks you can sing, anything is possible. Regardless, TGIF in a serious way. This week as a whole seemed to go by quickly but the days just drug on and on. I am coming up on a semi big work deadline at the end of the month, so there is a little bit of added pressure. I am still fighting off this nasty cough, it has been over a month. Not sure how my lungs are clear, as the doctor claimed, when I literally almost keeled over and died when I was working out with my trainer last night. Anyone have some spare lungs lying around? This girl could use them.

After work I am heading down to DC for the weekend. Mom, Dad, and I are going to the Cherry*Blossom Parade on Saturday. Despite the pending government shutdown, the parade will still take place. 

I especially love DC at this time of year. It is so beautiful and so many people are coming from all over for this parade. I remember when I was 5 and we lived in Japan we went to a big parade and celebration for the cherry blossoms. There is a chance of rain tomorrow, but I am really hoping it holds off. Sunday is my mom's birthday so after the parade we are going to head to Georgetown for some shopping, and probably a late birthday lunch. The woman is the hardest person on the planet to shop for, so I think a day with me will suffice as her present? ;)

What are your plans for the weekend? Do tell!

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here comes the sun.

Slightly muggy in my office today, but I am okay with it because that means it is finally warming up outside. The weather this weekend was great. Thank you Mother Nature for finally delivering. How did you all spend your first April weekend? 

Saturday I headed into the city to meet MCW of Saving the Best for Last... for brunch. I won't echo her sentiments, but she hit the nail right on the head. I really enjoyed meeting her and am thankful that she wasn't turned off by my chattiness. We braved the crowds as everyone must have been coming out of hibernation and stopped in at J.Crew. The rainy day ballet flats are just genius, and I am wearing mine today. I definitely recommend them! From there, I met up with my girl friends from college, we had an intense power hour, and then headed out. The night is a bit of a blur but I know it ended with a snack wrap or two from McDonald's. Ouch. Sunday L, M, and I went to the Yankees game! They lost but it was such a pretty day out. I only wore a cardigan and the sun was nice and warm which means an exponentially happier me. The amount of beer I drank in 24 hours is astounding to me even days later. Whoops.

Since I never ever take my camera out I had to wait for friends to put up pictures from my weekend in College Town, PA. This one is my favorite/the only one I don't look a fool in. 

sorority sisters and me

ETA: the flats can be found here! I purchased a pair in the olive green color.

forget you.

Well, that one was a total bust, back to the drawing board. Guys are really masters of trickery, make you think they are one thing and then turn out to be something completely different.

Good thing I have a jam-packed weekend ahead of me!

 

catch you all back here on Monday! Enjoy yourselves.

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