tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-289840942024-03-13T02:06:13.178-04:00liveleahfinding the prettyLAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-79541131858658702442011-10-13T13:15:00.002-04:002011-10-13T13:19:39.418-04:00it's been a while.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnMZQLvNYzHDSUFy9fZY2z0y5p3pNfUQ3GG4AFf5cKc8mryIKYHMPZ8IbZTk-IAlmOAoJ-rnjkIX-VJqm5_izLHZkR64MEOKCYuO5MC1W6d4ZpbULKr78rfaneqJlln0aLPx6-g/s1600/100workout.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnMZQLvNYzHDSUFy9fZY2z0y5p3pNfUQ3GG4AFf5cKc8mryIKYHMPZ8IbZTk-IAlmOAoJ-rnjkIX-VJqm5_izLHZkR64MEOKCYuO5MC1W6d4ZpbULKr78rfaneqJlln0aLPx6-g/s320/100workout.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663027337121847154" border="0" /></a><br />an example of what i've been doing for the last year... BRING IT.LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-78974373286386908662010-06-11T07:51:00.003-04:002010-06-11T07:57:09.721-04:00me gusto mucho!i want to live in <a href="http://www.theurelandthomas.com/acerca">this store</a> and eat macaroons all day. pretty please?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.impactlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/girl_daydreaming.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.impactlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/girl_daydreaming.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(wait for the slideshow to move... the styling is incredible!)</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><br /><br />photo courtesy of impactlab.com</span>LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-67483171996485338722010-04-27T09:12:00.004-04:002010-04-27T09:21:32.746-04:00DC Gallery Girl<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4553754701_06a04dbf1d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 335px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4553754701_06a04dbf1d.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >Photo from Brightest Young Things Web Site and by <em>Temniet Mesgna</em></span><br /></div><br /><br />Like gallery hopping in DC? Check out this article on <a href="http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/art-design/meet-the-gallery-girls-pt-2-flashpoint-the-fridge-susan-calloway-fine-arts/">Brightest Young Things</a> on various DC galleries and the gals who help run them. Karyn and I used to go to college together but became friends post CUA. Besides being super talented, smart, and funny, she (and my friend Irene) used to throw the best halloween parties ever (and is seriously good at bobbing for apples).<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Kudos Karyn!LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-20634493839706370522010-04-09T17:17:00.001-04:002010-04-09T23:02:48.237-04:00from one side of the world to another.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/2670576022_555165e507.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/2670576022_555165e507.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />i'm going to the <a href="http://liveleah.blogspot.com/2009/05/daydreaming-of-sby.html">philippines</a> in june. and i might do a little jaunt to get some <a href="http://www.blogto.com/listings/restaurants/upload/2007/07/200708_pv-pho.jpg">pho</a> while i'm on that side of the world.<br /><br /><br />on top of my planning for <a href="http://liveleah.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-wish-to-live-simply.html">this</a> and <a href="http://exploremekong.org/responsible/wp-content/cat-images/mekong-tourism.jpg">that</a>, i came across <a href="http://www.sisdeli.fi/index.php">this place </a>on the web.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.sisdeli.fi/images/kuvitus_etusivu_hki_ullanlinna.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 295px; height: 237px;" src="http://www.sisdeli.fi/images/kuvitus_etusivu_hki_ullanlinna.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>how awesome is that store front?! and... they serve food like this:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.sisdeli.fi/images/hyvanolon_ateria.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.sisdeli.fi/images/hyvanolon_ateria.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />and now, i want to go to finland. just to get coffee in that cute little, plaid cup.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.sisdeli.fi/images/etusivu-4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 140px;" src="http://www.sisdeli.fi/images/etusivu-4.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />oh, those europeans, always so stylish. what a great restaurant branding idea!LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-4619224770237846182010-03-18T17:48:00.000-04:002010-03-18T17:48:00.204-04:00currently obsessed: moleskine city maps<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-71326348041790_2095_1699237"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-71326348041790_2095_1699237" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />i like to take notes when i travel. in <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/liveleah/sets/72157604771036309/">africa</a>, i wrote my notes in a regular <a href="http://www.moleskines.com/klmb710.html">moleskin pocket notebook</a>. i wrote what we <a href="http://liveleah.blogspot.com/2008/04/eles.html">did</a>, what i <a href="http://liveleah.blogspot.com/2008/03/yes-please.html">ate</a>, what<span style="font-style: italic;"> <a href="http://liveleah.blogspot.com/2008/04/mis-adventures-continue.html">that</a></span><a href="http://liveleah.blogspot.com/2008/04/mis-adventures-continue.html"> pic</a> was about, observations on the <a href="http://liveleah.blogspot.com/2008/04/perceptions-vs-reality.html">life</a> there, the <a href="http://liveleah.blogspot.com/2008/03/tragically-stereotypical.html">people</a> and what to <a href="http://liveleah.blogspot.com/2008/04/eles.html">remember to do</a> if i ever go back. <br /><br />when <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/liveleah/sets/72157602214508579/">i went to dublin</a> a few years ago, i grabbed one of these <a href="http://www.moleskines.com/moleskine-european-city-notebooks.html">moleskin city notebooks</a> in order to take notes and map out our adventures. they have also expanded their line to asian and more north american cities.<br /><br />i have a cousin in from the philippines this week and since it's his first time on the east coast, i figured i'd take him to see the big lights of new york city. i figured i'd pick one up to expand my growing moleskin collection and not scream "tourist!" on the subway.<br /><br /><br />good things about this:<br /><ul><li>the maps are broken out onto multiple pages and blown up, so they are discreet. you are not unfolding a bedsheet sized map and making yourself a target (of jokes or worse). </li><li>there are clear tracing papers that you can overlay on the map, so you can write out paths or mark locations you want to visit without ruining your map. great to re- use for that next visit. </li><li>there is a list of all the subway stations and where they are on the map.<br /></li><li>there are so many dividers to place notes like restraurants you liked (or not), phone numbers for box offices, your hotel, etc. </li><li>it's so small it can fit in my pocket (or small handbag)<br /></li></ul><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-71326348041790_2093_568064"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 650px; height: 394px;" src="http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-71326348041790_2093_568064" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />i love it!LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-89377849491261304482010-03-16T11:39:00.003-04:002010-03-16T11:52:13.577-04:00taste this!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqwndV6mkkRdcuGf4UlZS5p7Y6g6R0-2Ggd9zNd3GTNGXdI4xRvO2ZtWkiTiHiFfDfiq4VgKTaMKIDcwU3f9sZJ9ELknOo49uKaGYUpBTndZJ9zYNjwSAZ7LhJbIxfKV-u-lyt/s1600/Picture+2.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqwndV6mkkRdcuGf4UlZS5p7Y6g6R0-2Ggd9zNd3GTNGXdI4xRvO2ZtWkiTiHiFfDfiq4VgKTaMKIDcwU3f9sZJ9ELknOo49uKaGYUpBTndZJ9zYNjwSAZ7LhJbIxfKV-u-lyt/s1600/Picture+2.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><blockquote style="font-style: italic;">Help the nearly 17 million children who are at risk of hunger. Your contribution helps surround kids with the healthy food they need to thrive.</blockquote><br />my MIA excuse again is yet another volunteer charity event in the works + family coming from all corners of the world (london, philippines, wisconsin, nj - ha). march is definitely coming in like a lion.<br /><br />check out <a href="http://strength.org/">share our strength</a> and their big event, <a href="http://strength.org/washington/">taste of the nation</a>. the committee has been working to put on a really good event all in the name of good food and feeding hungry kids.<br /><br />i'm copying and pasting this text from <a href="http://amandamc.blogspot.com/">metrocurean</a> (yes, i'm lazy). but regardless, you should come support this event and help feed a child.<br /><br /><div></div><blockquote><div>Volunteers are needed for <a href="http://strength.org/washington/">Taste of the Nation</a>, coming up April 12. It's a great way to help an important cause, and you'll get to attend the event at a [discounted price]. A few details from event organizers:</div><div><br /></div>"We have three shifts for volunteers: 1-5 p.m., 5-8 p.m., and 8-11 p.m. Volunteers in the 1-5 p.m. shift will be invited back to the event at 7 p.m. to join the event as a guest. Volunteers in the 5-8 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. shift will be given the opportunity to walk around and sample the great food and wine while they are on a break. As part of the volunteer commitment, there is a mandatory volunteer orientation either Tuesday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. or Thursday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m." <div><br /></div><div>For more information and to volunteer, email DCTaste@gmail.com.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></blockquote><div></div>If you can't volunteer, please think of attending. it will be fun. and yummy (<a href="http://strength.org/washington/restaurant_participants/">the restuarant list</a> is INSANE).LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-82281294109924709772010-03-05T09:02:00.003-05:002010-03-05T09:09:26.132-05:00friday, i'm in love<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://beverlyhsu.com/images/cookiecutters.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://beverlyhsu.com/images/cookiecutters.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>ran across these helvetica cookie cutters in blogland today. how awesome. awesome. awesome.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://beverlyhsu.com/images/cookiedough.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://beverlyhsu.com/images/cookiedough.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />oh, <a href="http://beverlyhsu.com/cookies.html">beverly hsu</a>, you are brilliant! you must have loved <a href="http://www.helveticafilm.com/">this documentary</a> too? yes?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://beverlyhsu.com/images/cookiesonplate.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 400px;" src="http://beverlyhsu.com/images/cookiesonplate.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-86610830058265772072010-02-24T10:54:00.004-05:002010-02-24T16:29:41.941-05:00Getting Red Carpet Ready<span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">I know it's getting old, but life sometimes gets in the way. 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<br />LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-38920598890364439602010-02-06T10:17:00.003-05:002010-02-06T10:24:37.824-05:00taste the rainbow!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiTbo_Hc5H-FBkbsdYKkfQTPtdWiXnGGTu02Qm6nHdajgC_eRfsQoQ8xnxE2Gq6XyoG2pXEodzMTMZRI0PQzz4afOkBimu0O2AKVhK9ecajdzuMB9kKXJHe5hjoKheHDMGeGy/s1600/color+cake.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px; height: 613px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSiTbo_Hc5H-FBkbsdYKkfQTPtdWiXnGGTu02Qm6nHdajgC_eRfsQoQ8xnxE2Gq6XyoG2pXEodzMTMZRI0PQzz4afOkBimu0O2AKVhK9ecajdzuMB9kKXJHe5hjoKheHDMGeGy/s1600/color+cake.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />just a little bit of color to add to the blinding white out/coverage in the DC area.<br /><br />how cute it this cake featured on <a href="http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2010/02/rainbow-party.html">jordan ferney</a>? i wish i was trapped at home (instead of at a hotel in capitol hill) so i could play with food dye and cake batter! <br /><br /><br />enjoy the snowpacolypse!LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-77036053083553035762010-02-02T09:27:00.002-05:002010-02-02T09:36:33.407-05:00and then i read.after i stopped drooling over the pictures below, i decided to read what <a href="http://luxirare.com/float/">luxirare</a> had to say...<br /><br /><p><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/lanvin.fr/');" href="http://lanvin.fr/"></a></p><blockquote><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/lanvin.fr/');" href="http://lanvin.fr/">Alber Elbaz</a> speaks about “lightness” during interviews before his collections. I think his summation of what women need seems pretty accurate. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Yes, we need lightness/ease/mobility</span>. I love the way Elbaz makes clothes. His <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/www.youtube.com/watch?v=efu8fgGNlcU');" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efu8fgGNlcU" rel="shadowbox[post-115];player=swf;width=640;height=385;">Lanvin spring 2008 collection</a> made me cry. I like lightness. He is rare, a genius, and I like that he is chubby. Pies should be light too. I don’t like big pies, with one flavor. <span style="font-weight: bold;">I want to change everyday.</span> I have internet, my iphone, and many choices. <span style="font-weight: bold;">I’ve simply turned into a big ball of vacillation- going back and forth between a circle of different flavors/opportunities.</span> This is why fashion blogs are so great. Mobility, I can access blog content from anywhere, magazines are heavy, they need to stay at home so my shoulder can rest. <span style="font-weight: bold;">After I’ve had a little view on one person’s blog, I move onto the next and the next. All different. All fast, all immediate gratification. Pies, they need to be the same. I want a couple of bites, and I want to be done with it.</span> I want to pop open my bag when I’m hungry and taste a little sweetness. <span style="font-weight: bold;">I don’t want commitment. I want to be promiscuous with my food. </span>I want to eat pie, but I don’t want a whole slice- I want to try other flavors too, but for just a little, and move onto another. If I have one slice, I may have guilt hanging over me all day. <span style="font-weight: bold;">I want little pies, yes, with more pie crust than filling</span>. 50 calories or less, no guilt. Eating pie slices makes me feel fat. Lolipop-Pies, perhaps this would work. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rotating flavors. Grab and go. In and out.</span> Blackberry, pumpkin, apple, banana…my favorites. <span style="font-weight: bold;">You see I am very slutty about my food.</span> Yes this post revolves around <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/astore.amazon.com/bakerella-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=13');" href="http://astore.amazon.com/bakerella-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=13">lollipop sticks.</a></blockquote><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/astore.amazon.com/bakerella-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=13');" href="http://astore.amazon.com/bakerella-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=13"></a><p></p><br />brilliant.LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-87723778158981715772010-02-02T09:13:00.003-05:002010-02-02T09:20:04.243-05:00pie. on a stick. (aka heaven)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/3747916604_f42c1c9d66_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 900px; height: 598px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/3747916604_f42c1c9d66_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />omg omg omg. how much do i love these pie pops!?<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/3747939842_02ccc4280e_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 900px; height: 660px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/3747939842_02ccc4280e_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>even better than the actual pop? the packaging! (iiiiiii!) <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2589/3745661613_ee79a5b4f2_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 900px; height: 598px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2589/3745661613_ee79a5b4f2_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />oh <a href="http://luxirare.com/float/">luxirare</a>, you are totally my crush today. <br /><br /><br />(!!!)LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-24006113539515617872010-01-17T22:24:00.004-05:002010-01-19T08:35:33.895-05:00disaster reliefIt's been a week now since the earthquake in Haiti. I know the news is completely oversaturated with information with what's going on. But just to reiterate in the simplest terms--<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Disasters happen. People need help. The Red Cross helps. Always. </span><br /><br />The Red Cross relies heavily on donations and volunteers. You can help all victims of disasters in three ways:<br /><ul><li>monetary donations<br /></li><li>volunteering<br /></li><li>giving blood</li></ul>If you haven't already, please <a href="http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_main&s_src=RSG000000000&s_subsrc=RCO_FrontPagePanel">visit their website</a> to help them help others in our nation and beyond.LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-367164203604270362010-01-17T19:57:00.004-05:002010-01-17T22:18:45.216-05:00classic<div>now that the holidays are over (i know, i'm late), let's do a review shall we? </div><div><br /></div><div>in the last few months, i've visited my share of new bars and restaurants in the dc and philly areas. and with the <a href="http://www.amctv.com:80/originals/madmen/cocktail-guide/">rebirth of the cocktail</a> and the trendiness of all things <a href="http://www.amctv.com:80/originals/madmen/about/">mad men</a>, i've been enjoying my libations more than ever. </div><div><br /></div><div>my current favorite? the old fashioned. </div><div><br /></div><div>with it's agnostora bitters, sugar, and orange zest it's the perfect complement to my drink of choice, bourbon. you can find a <a href="http://www.amctv.com:80/originals/madmen/cocktail-guide/old_fashioned">recipe</a> and some trivia <a href="http://www.esquire.com/drinks/old-fashioned-drink-recipe">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>some places to check this classic cocktail out? </div><div><br /></div><div>in philly, check out <a href="http://www.villagewhiskey.com/">the village whiskey</a>. don't forget to also try the duck fat fries and the variety of pickled items - it's way past vlassic. promise. or you can always go to <a href="http://thepubandkitchen.com/">the pub and kitchen</a>, one of <a href="http://liveleah.blogspot.com/2009/04/to-do-discover-philadelphia.html">my philly faves</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>in dc, definitely grab one at <a href="http://www.againndc.com/">againn</a> (best i've had so far - must be the brandied cherries) with frites. also try it at the <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/dining/attraction_detail.html?propertyID=3279&attractionId=1004250472">W hotel's living room bar</a> or at my virginia favorite, <a href="http://eventiderestaurant.com/">eventide</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>cheers!</div>LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-53736785494183658922010-01-01T21:24:00.003-05:002010-01-01T22:12:25.511-05:00it's a new year!<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4235854720_a3d0d572f2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 333px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4235854720_a3d0d572f2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">traditional slovenian dinner</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">[clockwise from the top: sauerkraut, stuffing, dumplings, lentil soup and a rye pork roast]</span></div><div><br />happy new year! i can't wait to see what 2010 will bring my way. </div><div><br /></div><div>last night, i attended a house party hosted by the fun boys of the <a href="http://www.harmonizers.org">alexandria harmonizers</a>. besides a black and white casino theme, we were treated to spontaneous bursts of harmonies every few minutes and a beautiful rendition of "auld lang syne" at the stroke of midnight. it was a ton of fun! if you get a chance to purchase tickets to their next show, i wouldn't miss the chance. they are pretty amazing - and nice boys to boot! <div><div><br /></div><div>today, my friend invited us over for a traditional <a href="http://www.theslovenian.com/articles/radesce.htm">slovenian new years day dinner</a> (as in pork, not chicken). it was a delicious and will bring us good luck for the year. good food, good company and crazy ohio state fans while watching the rose bowl. what more could you ask for?</div><div><br /></div><div>finally, santa brought one more family christmas party tonight. back to opening presents... hope you had a great NYE and great start to the new year!<br /> <div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-85800331465474436752009-12-26T10:12:00.004-05:002009-12-26T15:38:22.666-05:00christmas packaging 2009<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>no matter how rushed i get during the holiday season buying this, making that, or going there, i try to spend some time creating a theme for my presents. as i've said <a href="http://liveleah.blogspot.com/2009/06/heartfelt-and-simple.html">here</a> and <a href="http://liveleah.blogspot.com/2009/04/wedding-season-packaging.html">here</a> and <a href="http://liveleah.blogspot.com/2008/03/its-all-about-packaging.html">here</a>, i'm not a fan of millions of rolls of wrapping paper for every occasion, age and gender. besides not being green, i just don't have room for rolls. <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>so this year, in a effort to use less paper and also in hopes of encouraging recycling, i used metal tins for the presents i was giving.</div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/4214788356_d9fb633b58.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">metal tins with handcut & handwritten tags</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>instead of the next big thing toy (another thing i'm not a fan of), i stuck to timeless presents that my many nieces and nephews will enjoy later in life. in addition to some new winter scarves, i decoupaged ornaments for all the kids with pictures of events from this year (one from the snowstorm last weekend). my godchildren also got personalized snow globes which w</div><div>ere a huge hit!</div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4214019475_f8d6c3cc8f.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">decoupaged glass ornaments and snow globe</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>finally, the goodie of the season - pecan tarts a la leah. better than </div><div>your average pecan pie. and cuter too!</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2546/4214788504_2d73410bf1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>i hope that those that celebrate christmas had a great one! we surely did. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>i'm glad to be back. back posts to come! </i></div><div><br /></div>LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-73223599042773231912009-12-17T05:37:00.000-05:002009-12-17T09:56:53.068-05:00back to our regularly scheduled program...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8Th-qtBrvRpieKgrY1JznFyno1A4oY8hWz4o7cmbEDFoIYshVgCD4DciazZlLWSKuf4fhKlAJIL91Av2iHWo1HYTbf2gJk2UCAPz-RuNkDyMN-2sWdNfBc2XLYKf4JwXQx5Z_Q/s1600-h/kevin+sleeping.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8Th-qtBrvRpieKgrY1JznFyno1A4oY8hWz4o7cmbEDFoIYshVgCD4DciazZlLWSKuf4fhKlAJIL91Av2iHWo1HYTbf2gJk2UCAPz-RuNkDyMN-2sWdNfBc2XLYKf4JwXQx5Z_Q/s400/kevin+sleeping.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416218015085972898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />um. so i get it. i disappeared. <br /><br />what can i say? life happens. nothing bad. just busy. <br /><br />i know i promised this in my last post, but i plan on getting back on the horse soon. just gotta get my ducks in a row. and by ducks, i mean joining the 21st century and getting internet at home.<br /><br />i know. lame.LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-86278286495333308572009-09-23T03:00:00.000-04:002009-09-23T03:00:05.635-04:00Back Track Part II: Spa Castle<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/1243546339.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 245px;" src="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/1243546339.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">avenue S spa at Spa Castle (yes, that's a private jacuzzi in the back)*<br /></span></div><br />Let's just cut to the chase here. I LOVE THE SPA. Again, I LOVE THE SPA.<br /><br />So let me tell you, how excited I was when my friends took me to this place called <a href="http://nyspacastle.com/eng/main/main.php">Spa Castle</a> in Queen, NY for my birthday. Ya'll, it was like an adult water park. But larger. And so much better.<br /><br />You walk in, pay an entrance fee of $40 and get a waterpoof watch that acts as your locker key and 'credit card'. You lock up everything. Your watch, bathing suit, and assigned uniform is all you need.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/1243546518.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/1243546518.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The locker room has a bath area with 4 different jacazzis but we avoided that since it was nude only -traditional Korean bath - but it also had a lounge and some sauna rooms where you can lay and sleep (in your uniform).<br /><br />Upstairs you walk up to the massive first floor. There is an area for purchasing private massages like a traditional spa and a lounge where everyone is chilling/eating. The lounge has a buffet, a pinkberry-esque yogurt place, starbucks, sushi, hamburgers, you name it.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/1243546275.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/1243546275.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">the sauna town</span><br /><br /></div>Then it has 7 saunas. Again, 7 saunas. They are all different and cater to each guest. There was a gold plated sauna, a jade sauna, an ice sauna, a LED color therapy sauna, a infrared sauna, a super hot sauna, the list goes on and on. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/1243545866.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 334px;" src="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/1243545866.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />In the mezzanine, there is a sleeping lounge with comfy recliners which all have individual TVs attached. People were taking naps galore. There was also a separate room just for foot and hand massages.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/p_file_11183239347.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 402px;" src="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/p_file_11183239347.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />On the second floor were the pools. There was an indoor pool with a swim up bar and tables for eating (in the pool). There was the warm pool with various acupuncture-like massaging jets for each individual seat.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/1243546577.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/1243546577.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">just one of the many outdoor pools/jacuzzis/waterfall areas</span><br /><br /></div>Outside it was like adult spa playground. There was a deck to lay out, the wooden aroma therapy jacuzzi, the regular jacuzzi, then the massive bade pool (building wide, at least 1 block long) with ever possible jet, spray, and waterfall you can imagine. The jets and sprays were strong enough to work out knots in my shoulders so that I didn't have to go the regular massage place.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/1243546497.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/1243546497.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">my favorite jet, perfect for the shoulder knots! </span><br /><br /></div>The place is insane and all of pool and sauna access was included with entry. Entry is a day rate, so if you can get there at opening and stay until closing - no problem.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/1243546928.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://nyspacastle.com/upload/gallery/1243546928.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Finally, on the third floor, yup a 3rd floor, there was Korean restaurant, where one could enjoy the day on the patio or inside having the famous bulgogi and kimchi.<br /><br /><br />The best part is, the owners are building 19 more Spa Castles around the country. SpaCastle gods, don't forget DC please!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Don't miss: anything. If you have the time and money to check out the Avenue S spa, do so! if only I had the time and was not on a recessionista budget, I'd be there. For those who are on a recessionista budget, your $40 will go a long way in just the pools. Sit with the stronger jets for a while and you can probably work those knots! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Tips:</span> <span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">You'll get the most of your $40 if you make this at least a half day trip and find out where you are most relaxed and sit for a while. You'll spend the first hour just getting your bearings and trying everything out.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Bring a towel, the towels they provide are just hand towels and won't dry or cover much. <br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">Finally, be prepared for nudity (both to see and to partake) in the locker rooms. The showers are not private and again, the towels are teeny tiny. </span></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><br />*all photos linked from the <a href="http://nyspacastle.com/eng/main/main.php">Spa Castle web site</a></span>LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-73007016273795745062009-09-22T12:00:00.000-04:002009-09-22T12:00:05.087-04:00Back Track: Part I<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nikkosushibar.net/images/japanese-restaurant.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://www.nikkosushibar.net/images/japanese-restaurant.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">photo of Nikko, c/o the<a href="http://www.nikkosushibar.net/"> Nikko Sushi Bar Site</a></span><br /></div><br />It all started with a business trip to North Carolina in August. It was busy, busy, busy. But we were able to squeeze in some time to have a fabulous dinner at <a href="http://www.nikkosushibar.net/">Nikko Sushi Bar</a>.<br /><br />Big city upscale feel meets Southern Charm meets Asian Zen.<br /><br />The sushi was fresh and plated beautifully. My true test for good sushi is salmon and unagi. The The eel was broiled just enough and not dry/chewy (common mistake). But the salmon, ooh the salmon! The salmon sashimi was like butter - smooth, fresh, melt in your mouth yum! This place rivals the amazing sushi in Seattle.<br /><br />To make the night even more recessionista fabulous is that Charlotte has a lower standard of living cost than the bigger cities, so I gasped when I saw the bill. For the price of only 2 in DC to have the same cocktails, salads, appetizers, 2 rolls a piece, and desserts the 3 of us had, we ate, and ate well. It was like a restaurant week discount. Bonus! If ever you're in the downtown Charlotte area, the short cab ride to Nikko is well worth it.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Don't miss</span>: <span style="font-style: italic;">the Salmon Sashimi, the Strawberry Mochi, and the Red Bean Tempura Ice Cream and of course, owner behind the bar running around in a cowboy hat.</span>LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-78280771501486951652009-09-09T12:43:00.006-04:002009-09-21T19:40:20.073-04:00what happened to me?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMn_V1rg49Y73DnAccVmkaqWLHXxAPOND_PqOsNkoXWX0xhk81mHnahyphenhyphendXrENUOgDO7fCxqTUy3_hHLvCuRhIbJ02te9gfLt7y7t5fhuzKvRPzaQ-tFLigduzXoYMcW_-r4wuIYg/s1600-h/leah-7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMn_V1rg49Y73DnAccVmkaqWLHXxAPOND_PqOsNkoXWX0xhk81mHnahyphenhyphendXrENUOgDO7fCxqTUy3_hHLvCuRhIbJ02te9gfLt7y7t5fhuzKvRPzaQ-tFLigduzXoYMcW_-r4wuIYg/s400/leah-7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384049507182772962" border="0" /></a> life did. it's been a long time, i know. but i'll be back soon. in the meantime, look at my jumper and velcro sneaks! and those red faux penny loafers! and my cousin's priceless face! hee!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqQk8hZ-RAfFHCZS5XOh5VMmaVjlMgpakhLysWJJinOeN234z2QLmJbZHkBBZGcETjJJWF83-EGSsIcdOPpFDwhsDK5Tz4U6ex-YwOf2zNc_3wLj3au-t5u30drAkhy1Wg-dYCA/s1600-h/1984.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqQk8hZ-RAfFHCZS5XOh5VMmaVjlMgpakhLysWJJinOeN234z2QLmJbZHkBBZGcETjJJWF83-EGSsIcdOPpFDwhsDK5Tz4U6ex-YwOf2zNc_3wLj3au-t5u30drAkhy1Wg-dYCA/s400/1984.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384049512134697394" border="0" /></a>LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-29810508349727515072009-08-13T16:30:00.006-04:002009-08-13T16:44:29.270-04:00there's never any time.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0votLvy4apTkyjWvZwhZMypB70nC-iCfAT668D8uWzkdEoRyn4zdVFmfQwUqVZjF9Ujv4LbPz47BJUsdMP4HnTN_ugF8MUEEdutSoHrp6KbLn1AhKCt-PN4Wpkow4jrbUy7vHBA/s1600-h/DSC_0656.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0votLvy4apTkyjWvZwhZMypB70nC-iCfAT668D8uWzkdEoRyn4zdVFmfQwUqVZjF9Ujv4LbPz47BJUsdMP4HnTN_ugF8MUEEdutSoHrp6KbLn1AhKCt-PN4Wpkow4jrbUy7vHBA/s400/DSC_0656.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369550030350641426" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">the scary queen charlotte at CLT airport | charlotte, nc | august 13, 2009</span><br /></div><br />it's been absolutely nuts in leahland.<br /><br />i'm currently in charlotte, waiting to jump on a flight that i had to beg to be put on because a certain airline whose hub is in charlotte decided to cancel the 4:30 flight to dca WITHOUT notifying anyone on the flight. [non]checking-in was fun. thanks, usair, thanks.<br /><br />things are a little busy here, so as a late reference to the rumored saved by the bell reunion and my crazed schedule as of late, here is the BEST. CLIP. EVER.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ljtuGoIIKGs&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ljtuGoIIKGs&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-41828564681211689252009-08-02T17:15:00.004-04:002009-08-02T17:45:48.279-04:00to do: dog days on u street<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVNRd5FYNLcVusoh8fLgMFyLKixiMD6LUNV-gJX8k7Nbe4-8gDrRlNH7F55DI5lBaAfEbC0pRZtgzzJ5FArWOVdmn3sdQTOciKneT9t5-mCzl3uyqbr8HeelJnEOfrSapbVq7OqA/s1600-h/DSC_0623.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVNRd5FYNLcVusoh8fLgMFyLKixiMD6LUNV-gJX8k7Nbe4-8gDrRlNH7F55DI5lBaAfEbC0pRZtgzzJ5FArWOVdmn3sdQTOciKneT9t5-mCzl3uyqbr8HeelJnEOfrSapbVq7OqA/s400/DSC_0623.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365480183808127618" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">dirty energy| u street | aug 1</span><br /></div><br /><br />U Street celebrated this weekend with a Community Festival. Local shops participated in the <a href="http://www.midcitylife.com/files/DDInsert_NEW.pdf">Dog Days of August</a> which included some crazy sales (and lots of fun junking). I walked around, shopped (a little too much), and was able to stop and just take shots of the usual DC charm and character.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxg4wtO8KniZr-6hZd7h1DNp6qnf0hy7Ped-hPYPhCl6KJdlcjU9ANrh3VXwMZ05bhu372y4sbIzRvIIELPEkP-c7yjHcj8g2dMQbuh93k-D98-zXb8VgTz-P01PUdLOcJHNPKQ/s1600-h/DSC_0615.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxg4wtO8KniZr-6hZd7h1DNp6qnf0hy7Ped-hPYPhCl6KJdlcjU9ANrh3VXwMZ05bhu372y4sbIzRvIIELPEkP-c7yjHcj8g2dMQbuh93k-D98-zXb8VgTz-P01PUdLOcJHNPKQ/s400/DSC_0615.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365480168477121986" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">stamped crates | u street | aug 1</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">yum, farmers market peaches. p.s. farmers market at 14 & u, every saturday from 9-1pm. <br /></div></div><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFkatxSFnVdnd68e4dmvaUsCxt52CzlSxFSFno-6yHwU9l6bUwl60DUCvGDXQo2brQ5YDPADAoR0bf_R_ovnQhOqSMRNjdXso4i1GCu3oJn9wwNsFE-5mWQdkk3-dHkZHMA1EWKQ/s1600-h/DSC_0619.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFkatxSFnVdnd68e4dmvaUsCxt52CzlSxFSFno-6yHwU9l6bUwl60DUCvGDXQo2brQ5YDPADAoR0bf_R_ovnQhOqSMRNjdXso4i1GCu3oJn9wwNsFE-5mWQdkk3-dHkZHMA1EWKQ/s400/DSC_0619.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365481459405102114" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">monkey bucket | u street | aug 1</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipG0Z__2IkTi25ice-AlVXGWeIzL1My1HADKbdkK2JPu8PKoDEw8gjjrRM0CPZXHUHzmpGrRznjjYqEtxwAtLfP3ZIBTJNMwsHLlK7SNhVF225-PWruy2Ysbb7tGTbCC0OZdH8vg/s1600-h/DSC_0621.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipG0Z__2IkTi25ice-AlVXGWeIzL1My1HADKbdkK2JPu8PKoDEw8gjjrRM0CPZXHUHzmpGrRznjjYqEtxwAtLfP3ZIBTJNMwsHLlK7SNhVF225-PWruy2Ysbb7tGTbCC0OZdH8vg/s400/DSC_0621.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365481466386087074" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">old & dusty| u street | aug 1</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">loved hanging/junking out at <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/stores/ruff-and-ready-furnishings,807331.html">ruff and ready</a>, it's like your grandma's attic/basement on crack. hording anyone? if you're patient, you'll find some good estate pieces priced to go. not for the claustrophobic or germaphobic.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbBzPwOeFdpTzfCn84qpa2Y4hS_1lSE9zHQ5TLBn_G98EimESzdP_K9DKyw8Ti9VsqOTMkRUI_OyzT4lXYi4d6MuO1j_J4Nc8yg4N-Uzgn54_teiiwLRCxjtAnFFolxLnZkYGtw/s1600-h/DSC_0616.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbBzPwOeFdpTzfCn84qpa2Y4hS_1lSE9zHQ5TLBn_G98EimESzdP_K9DKyw8Ti9VsqOTMkRUI_OyzT4lXYi4d6MuO1j_J4Nc8yg4N-Uzgn54_teiiwLRCxjtAnFFolxLnZkYGtw/s400/DSC_0616.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365480176595056018" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">sporadic chess | u street | aug 1</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">the best part of this scenario is that the guy who is standing was just passing by (see his luggage next to him?) and decided to play with the guy on the bike. random. and so u street.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNYs_hXBs1D-00RtR3MYPJrFndMzIv4mIpOgF2xYuYgFJ1Vnb5D5RIUW575G8Sp4dLwWr1Hhdbj-5E-uzlxd6jxJ5COcRdPrcDt_ongmbgqhM34ObtRhun29AJeN1K2Od5lstcQA/s1600-h/DSC_0628.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNYs_hXBs1D-00RtR3MYPJrFndMzIv4mIpOgF2xYuYgFJ1Vnb5D5RIUW575G8Sp4dLwWr1Hhdbj-5E-uzlxd6jxJ5COcRdPrcDt_ongmbgqhM34ObtRhun29AJeN1K2Od5lstcQA/s400/DSC_0628.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365480187299425618" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">musicar | u street | aug 1</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">these things were out to promote the<a href="http://www.artcarfest.com/info.html"> Art Cars Festival</a>. total road hazard--people were slowing down to gawk -- but hilarious and total over stimulation.<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvFxUuhv986RNV4FsZeDK6dud2j3iOFeqyjGxFLyb7RDF6zfe4ipoGn8FHGS31Om8-tDudntProttggaQQtuFtYOPKSrV0ffYG2lm1lyrfrZByQT90bPgbFxqd9CKzB3-43r4OCg/s1600-h/DSC_0632.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvFxUuhv986RNV4FsZeDK6dud2j3iOFeqyjGxFLyb7RDF6zfe4ipoGn8FHGS31Om8-tDudntProttggaQQtuFtYOPKSrV0ffYG2lm1lyrfrZByQT90bPgbFxqd9CKzB3-43r4OCg/s400/DSC_0632.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365480192016657890" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">brassvn (notice the men's room sign)| u street | aug 1<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtb3aN2pFfV_QGkZyVgpR34jX5LgxLTfbu_lJRMcT2jbOOYtOcLJl2mIILfAo08Pvk7g58-KtQkRpWZmlX-nKR4SqSzxiwEOhq0ZpWLGlR93jXKSWQWUlGa8z7ZTHcuDq2S1juQ/s1600-h/DSC_0639.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtb3aN2pFfV_QGkZyVgpR34jX5LgxLTfbu_lJRMcT2jbOOYtOcLJl2mIILfAo08Pvk7g58-KtQkRpWZmlX-nKR4SqSzxiwEOhq0ZpWLGlR93jXKSWQWUlGa8z7ZTHcuDq2S1juQ/s400/DSC_0639.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365481471056995266" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;"> "take my picture" | u street | aug 1</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">and what's u street without characters? be sure to visit pradesh (sp?) at the capital carpet and furniture store. he was the sweetest man and a total ham when he saw my camera.<br /></div></div>LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-16496922801347892322009-07-29T08:52:00.005-04:002009-07-29T09:02:09.044-04:00copy cati was inspired by my successful fondant experiment and wanted a treat from <a href="http://www.bakedandwired.com/">baked and wired</a> (so much better than <a href="http://www.georgetowncupcake.com/">g'town cupcake</a>). but instead of trekking my way into the city, fighting for parking and possibly getting disappointed (they have limited offerings of each flavor), i decided to just make my own version of lemon cupcakes with raspberry filling.<br /><br />i started with a basic yellow cake and vanilla buttercream recipe and experimented with lemon zest and juice. then i injected some raspberry jam/preserves... and viola!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXW1bFxUm9MS6DwcwxL8O86ZmQHezIw_GEyZ_7jCuD16ckMFv5rmgWBT5GZu68kz6aGOIH1V7-Bu7_dXfJye7FRp_iCdd2LZIaVrMZHpt962HhO5V3gXGEOSskOHomnZIE622Rw/s1600-h/DSC_1067.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXW1bFxUm9MS6DwcwxL8O86ZmQHezIw_GEyZ_7jCuD16ckMFv5rmgWBT5GZu68kz6aGOIH1V7-Bu7_dXfJye7FRp_iCdd2LZIaVrMZHpt962HhO5V3gXGEOSskOHomnZIE622Rw/s400/DSC_1067.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363865929772316402" border="0" /></a><br />it's not the magically dense yet moist baked and wired cupcake - mine were fluffy instead -- but was very lemony.<br /><br />ps. i still want cupcakes from baked and wired.LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-41905236986731337532009-07-26T10:00:00.001-04:002009-07-26T10:00:03.152-04:00wonderland<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>i spent most of this weekend trying my hand at ousting duffy of ace of cakes... (ha, riiight). my sister asked me make a crazy, tea-sized, alice in wonderland themed cake for my nieces birthday party as a nice addition to the cupcakes and ice cream cakes already on the menu.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>it's not perfect, but considering this is only my second attempt at fondant, i think it came out pretty well. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362588055644736466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9S9A1w4a-6ddUgsMfth0tstwUwHpthsr9Ynjj_WcoqsVbZWGVQHAr3mDNBmLYqPLcgcRQtBlTZfusBzLiFZaoi4ADQjyO7FHDuh5honttCHaVy7o5OKv1RAqoutSvHyp_wy4QA/s400/DSC_0538.JPG" /></div><br /><div></div><div></div><div>my sister did a great job decorating my parents backyard as a garden party gone mad.</div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362588031444968994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwcyPKjoVBBc6KqLg5nTV5s894ncqgnDyc7pONb6cc910fsxadJOdnWNwmvuvQcK-Kz9SQ-SzEdSv9RIzwli7LwdVZxWQCjUbVP0y2EONioTOQnMYpWo1JZ26wNLLK74Jf79Raqw/s400/DSC_0517.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362588037521735698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTxKiuvHgybblOgYZfseotT-XL_Hl4RG09P13afvKMCgGrIM2oCYbK1rt3Uhj33bWC2HPPlyEzcWIOd0DJN71qb8aH_u7DkKzC8Uyd7qQ1XV5-dtM6x92_Bn955U7GlHRcerSCFg/s400/DSC_0518.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362588041323243586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEWera3UNzwlst6N7Nff_h5Junmkn91kjFMcp2HBbD5pZJQ4mT-dOz5tUZfNAnf7Hgl2VfXqAVe_B51EtUBLVqRD4QtHglCJ1esfNcDbJah0VKqciWtrNQ-W4CH8DSXOdKrWmK-g/s400/DSC_0521.JPG" /></div><div></div><div>the mad hatter made an appearance to do a magic show, face painting and some awesome balloons. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362593002555329634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2eODU6E-a_Ur-IAoHk2WqQwNfqHYX2jszCoR8O6ut9KKVGRc_uMUHz1EWOaA9Wd5qd9QqKo2dnQXMY6FPYRBgfSRqaYKxUBwJHDYJZd2q16sAI1oxAuv_SFVorChG99rPt0YHtg/s400/DSC_0529.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362593010800812274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKIpcFHgTknvjvlDjRQgTgjTc0Lcz2bpdn4xKPHNzMoSGZWRsc3A_dzHgwG9X-QkM92iQEZkJwHHQgkBY5V4nB_b7Zpg-B97RuXgkID4pM7k0vK1WS6r5anOsz4iad8MJEiJ1v8Q/s400/DSC_0553.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div>happy 4th birthday janiya! </div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362588217007080770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyaTUD_5icDo1j5mxunCABgPvldbk3p6D1EAKn3DORueKTI_Sci4dOkTGVhJyFkC4OmkID0259UrQXnnyAcwu2miBhjQnKIn-n3AclMHp5atW_3n43B9VIY9q-oZprJQHcuT6coA/s400/DSC_0581.JPG" /></div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-18838181473578777692009-07-21T08:06:00.006-04:002009-07-21T11:27:24.139-04:00riding the mexican train.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Zp0Z1rgMFKNSZXJegdH_NXNo295y1VvHbS1m0H5LY8bbKJdWniVQh4JQ6weJhYofGjcO7Qy8GTUOUrz5yUEx-fW_UbGh12qvC38G4nl4X3QdsynS8LwPh06566Pmy3G3RKbJ4A/s1600-h/DSC_0420.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Zp0Z1rgMFKNSZXJegdH_NXNo295y1VvHbS1m0H5LY8bbKJdWniVQh4JQ6weJhYofGjcO7Qy8GTUOUrz5yUEx-fW_UbGh12qvC38G4nl4X3QdsynS8LwPh06566Pmy3G3RKbJ4A/s400/DSC_0420.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360885774578609026" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">this is why we're hot [while chrys' neighbors played beer pong]</span><br /></div><br />life's been a little crazy since i've returned from the beach but the girls and i still managed to have some good, old man, dominoes fun.<br /><br />mrs. <a href="primed4design.blogspot.com">p4d</a> hosted us on her glover park roof deck and we had a nice sunset dinner overlooking the national cathedral, washington monument, capitol, and even got a view of the nat's fireworks.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">for our dinner theme, we decided to play up on the <a href="http://www.domino-games.com/domino-rules/mexicantrain-rules.html">rules of the game</a> ... aka... mexican [train] night!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xa2KgXYIi5SeXQPrObx30UbgWYfoea5XMRGIgk2CP58in_dXW0lPHGiONuYqhJyjwjUBb71sD5CJqBSmwMsPf8NP8HzH35QM0xbH0qJtZGP6p7GU3sZM_OkXssFwT_SIGulaUw/s1600-h/DSC_0412.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xa2KgXYIi5SeXQPrObx30UbgWYfoea5XMRGIgk2CP58in_dXW0lPHGiONuYqhJyjwjUBb71sD5CJqBSmwMsPf8NP8HzH35QM0xbH0qJtZGP6p7GU3sZM_OkXssFwT_SIGulaUw/s400/DSC_0412.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360885790336060466" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://designingurlife.blogspot.com/">k</a> made a ridiculous mountain of ultimate nachos<br />complete with chili, corn, black beans and refried beans<br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSA-SUNWC8z8hIyFXkEArCT-3mQnGAdBtDP1gdbsWqvWINsHdIh6-fTyKRCLak3y94PFD-9POqQoeFT4X23XSZGBtHNgsxkBIpFXrIdSn8IA1Ui8aFx9Vx2yuBufqYXRb8YEUrg/s1600-h/DSC_0409.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDSA-SUNWC8z8hIyFXkEArCT-3mQnGAdBtDP1gdbsWqvWINsHdIh6-fTyKRCLak3y94PFD-9POqQoeFT4X23XSZGBtHNgsxkBIpFXrIdSn8IA1Ui8aFx9Vx2yuBufqYXRb8YEUrg/s400/DSC_0409.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360885787176540050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">peach sangria + rooftop deck = good night</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIxkCfHLKlJsPRr_v3samjmaF0MhRzmjPPbl130BN2xmCbl996cCRT-VW-q40eqLeKvyUjXt8Bvtv3qdVUA2x-GD3AjPUTipMAXXH2aJkbkIoY_r0fAltcBJ8Q-1aCLjzKV8wyQ/s1600-h/DSC_0407.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIxkCfHLKlJsPRr_v3samjmaF0MhRzmjPPbl130BN2xmCbl996cCRT-VW-q40eqLeKvyUjXt8Bvtv3qdVUA2x-GD3AjPUTipMAXXH2aJkbkIoY_r0fAltcBJ8Q-1aCLjzKV8wyQ/s400/DSC_0407.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360885761349038498" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">new to my repertoire - black bean & chorizo empanadas<br />(watch out julias!)</span><br /></div>LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28984094.post-73755555512370929932009-07-14T17:54:00.000-04:002009-07-14T17:54:00.422-04:00part II: nags headfor those that don't like reading. <span style="font-size:78%;">*ahem*cousins*sister*ahem*</span>. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsyctcOAJwolzPscimiX_pPWwKESVm6STksMbEhPFhiuB5IYAZIPpmobMTh05dL2LMf8QJzrXwdI9q1OXK6y3o2riYFMPcXB0Y3WbX73-kpUTmDEg-TRUMsYnIKTcxgFbQo0k9gA/s1600-h/DSC_0189.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsyctcOAJwolzPscimiX_pPWwKESVm6STksMbEhPFhiuB5IYAZIPpmobMTh05dL2LMf8QJzrXwdI9q1OXK6y3o2riYFMPcXB0Y3WbX73-kpUTmDEg-TRUMsYnIKTcxgFbQo0k9gA/s400/DSC_0189.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358299184527977010" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">independence day fireworks in front of our house | july 2009 | nags head, nc<br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvsoxjKekfEaEvLmh0_T5PnnAkCO0DqWrcZFJCV3ZUzJMgXo0_yBxKskDqBKN_7qlQOhAyKchf9iTptv1H-xL3cfX_pm_pRTuX7fG54AK4mWa1bAPyArKezqz2rLl_Kb0heSjvpA/s1600-h/DSC_0332.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvsoxjKekfEaEvLmh0_T5PnnAkCO0DqWrcZFJCV3ZUzJMgXo0_yBxKskDqBKN_7qlQOhAyKchf9iTptv1H-xL3cfX_pm_pRTuX7fG54AK4mWa1bAPyArKezqz2rLl_Kb0heSjvpA/s400/DSC_0332.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358299923671054930" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">massive [click to see the people on dunes] | july 2009 | nags head, nc</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnEx7L_DQLNq5BMcMKYlIHIB4ntLrVOcsl26V73zgZIn-Elh6SRalrNX-KenusgYwhRZlJnYKntym5ekYiTp5a6yqrfsZPE6s-IwFHuBw67YBxi8-oBkhNNz8mZ4obvHswwYBWw/s1600-h/DSC_0329.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnEx7L_DQLNq5BMcMKYlIHIB4ntLrVOcsl26V73zgZIn-Elh6SRalrNX-KenusgYwhRZlJnYKntym5ekYiTp5a6yqrfsZPE6s-IwFHuBw67YBxi8-oBkhNNz8mZ4obvHswwYBWw/s400/DSC_0329.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358300567858754322" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">buried [dunes]</span><span style="font-size:78%;"> | july 2009 | nags head, nc<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDfX7dwJu68jjZblWmQfFocXQzR7Yw-kAL8oZ6nwQ59Khxv4kC23fJoo6y5qkC3J6bVMBxajziOZsbT-QsQ2ow21R0k_54ezifnBiO936WZW8KETfn2vrDooIA_dYDFxn9AqYqfQ/s1600-h/DSC_0335.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDfX7dwJu68jjZblWmQfFocXQzR7Yw-kAL8oZ6nwQ59Khxv4kC23fJoo6y5qkC3J6bVMBxajziOZsbT-QsQ2ow21R0k_54ezifnBiO936WZW8KETfn2vrDooIA_dYDFxn9AqYqfQ/s400/DSC_0335.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358300576810737874" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;">snake tracks [dunes]</span><span style="font-size:78%;"> | july 2009 | nags head, nc<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2d6zbUYEs-3MB1B01jJ-WijsJr44opNwgF7f05MLUOkG2ryL8k5q4u2tXWjoGN3Uu2mbSuPB6g821eAbSBPPb2WkWJpN2JFnsSNFlZr6d9DBgumemJpSQzilgPih-8dZ6C6Ahhg/s1600-h/DSC_0284.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2d6zbUYEs-3MB1B01jJ-WijsJr44opNwgF7f05MLUOkG2ryL8k5q4u2tXWjoGN3Uu2mbSuPB6g821eAbSBPPb2WkWJpN2JFnsSNFlZr6d9DBgumemJpSQzilgPih-8dZ6C6Ahhg/s400/DSC_0284.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358299198327799794" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">beach house #3</span><span style="font-size:78%;"> | july 2009 | nags head, nc</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6LpSvDaNqqTWgdEDqQp7aOxRKsae5xCAYx5oZW7z-AI373bE8t_a41VGseHIruCXq6XDYNe38cf7I611-5IF9NEsAWPa7f_gOx5ZRVaioyPx5Fk6057I-qnN76XTKe0nYlmjClQ/s1600-h/DSC_0251.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6LpSvDaNqqTWgdEDqQp7aOxRKsae5xCAYx5oZW7z-AI373bE8t_a41VGseHIruCXq6XDYNe38cf7I611-5IF9NEsAWPa7f_gOx5ZRVaioyPx5Fk6057I-qnN76XTKe0nYlmjClQ/s400/DSC_0251.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358299196952203922" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">nags head pier at sunset | july 2009 | nags head, nc</span><br /></div>LAY-ahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04521416901436282048noreply@blogger.com0