Saturday, July 17, 2010
New Followers!
Welcome to McKenzie and Stan!! You guys increased "my followers" by 50% and make me smile! Welcome aboard! Also check out Thirty by the 30th if you get a chance. :)
A Surprise!
A bouquet of the freshest smelling lilies, a cookie, and a love note.
Ryan sure knows how to spoil a girl.
Love.
Ryan sure knows how to spoil a girl. Love.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Cardio-Kickboxing = Kick in the Butt Exercise
As I mentioned in previous posts, I've started another blog, Thirty by the 30th.
Last night, Marie and I went to a cardio-kickboxing class that was amazing. Please forgive the cheapness of referencing another post, but I thought you may get a kick (pun intended) out of our experience. Check it!
P.S. If you're following me on here, I'd love you to also follow me on my new blog! (hint, hint)
Last night, Marie and I went to a cardio-kickboxing class that was amazing. Please forgive the cheapness of referencing another post, but I thought you may get a kick (pun intended) out of our experience. Check it!
P.S. If you're following me on here, I'd love you to also follow me on my new blog! (hint, hint)
Friday, July 09, 2010
The butterfly- 918C
My jaw dropped when I saw some of these pictures. Here's a link to what 918C has become. They gutted all her apartments and turned it into one home. She's beautiful.
I'll always remember 918C fondly as my first DC home. She was quaint, cozy and charming despite her make-shift bathroom, droopy ceilings, a ghetto climbing ladder to reach the drier and the occasional mouse. Sadly, I have no pictures of 918C for comparison when we lived there. I do, however, have memories that will forever be ingrained. It was the location of our first holiday party, Mal and Dave's engagement party, Mal's bachelorette shower and countless get-togethers with friends. 918C's porch was the location of many late night chats, some cries and many jack-o-lanterns. Her steps were creeky and windy, making it impossible for any bed larger than a double to proceed to the second floor. All her windows were drafty and stuffed with plastic bags held in place by duct tape. Still, she offered comfort and ease. I had some of my best naps in that middle bedroom and grew the most I've grown while living in that house.
She's transformed now and is almost unrecognizable, like an old friend after many years. Still, I'll never forget her as she was.
I'll always remember 918C fondly as my first DC home. She was quaint, cozy and charming despite her make-shift bathroom, droopy ceilings, a ghetto climbing ladder to reach the drier and the occasional mouse. Sadly, I have no pictures of 918C for comparison when we lived there. I do, however, have memories that will forever be ingrained. It was the location of our first holiday party, Mal and Dave's engagement party, Mal's bachelorette shower and countless get-togethers with friends. 918C's porch was the location of many late night chats, some cries and many jack-o-lanterns. Her steps were creeky and windy, making it impossible for any bed larger than a double to proceed to the second floor. All her windows were drafty and stuffed with plastic bags held in place by duct tape. Still, she offered comfort and ease. I had some of my best naps in that middle bedroom and grew the most I've grown while living in that house.
She's transformed now and is almost unrecognizable, like an old friend after many years. Still, I'll never forget her as she was.
Monday, July 05, 2010
A Feast on the Fourth!
Happy birthday, America!
We had a festive July 4th party with our friends. The yard was decorated, grill was cookin', and the conversation flowing. Our day began in the yard and ended inside, with a trip to the Mall for fireworks in the middle.
Thirty by the 30th!
Three posts so far. Check out my "extra" blog. I'll still use My Palette for posting personal updates, but Thirty by the 30th will be my journey to lose weight by my 30th birthday.
Add yourself as a "follower" to both to get updates on when I add new posts. Readers are part of the experience. I love to hear from you all, even when you write and let me know that I am past due on a new post. You're part of my inspiration!
Thanks for following me on My Palette. I hope to also see you on Thirty by the 30th!
Add yourself as a "follower" to both to get updates on when I add new posts. Readers are part of the experience. I love to hear from you all, even when you write and let me know that I am past due on a new post. You're part of my inspiration!
Thanks for following me on My Palette. I hope to also see you on Thirty by the 30th!
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