Random Photos

This week is almost over already. I selected a few photos that represent my week.

This picture is at Dupont Circle. I walked up there this week because I had to get my hair cut. I found a really great hair dresser at VSL. I lucked out with a great hair cut and I will be going back.

Every day I read the Express, a free paper I get at my metro stop. The ad below has been running all week.

A photo of the fountain near my metro stop. The kids love playing in the water as it goes up and down. The plane looking things are solar panels.

6:30am Sunday

So, this morning, I woke up to glass smashing and men yelling.

This is what I found when I walked outside my house. The picture is a view from my front porch.

My house is ok, but the house three over is not.

There were 8 fire trucks and ambulence on my street and on Georgia Ave.

Everyone in the house got out fine, but it was a bit scary seeing this happen so close to me.

Mission for next week: Get renters insurance.

The last week

The weather hear has been a little bipolar with cold weather every other day and then a hot and humid day between.

Wednesday night, I had the pleasure of hearing and seeing over 14 Marine One looking helicopters fly over my house. I know Hamid Karzai was in town, so I figured it had something to do with that. Trust me, it was still a bit strange. Welcome to DC.

Last night, I met a friend from high school and went to Marvin at U Street for dinner. I have never had such delicious mussels in my life. The big bowl came with a giant cone of awesome french fries with some great dipping sauces.

Later, in the evening we walked to Adams Morgan and ran into a Moroccan shop. They have tagines for a good price.

We found the Toledo Lounge, which I was very disappointed with the decor. They need more Toledo items, from posters to t-shirts.

We finished the evening by stopping at Tryst for some coffee, cake, and mulled cider.

Awesome night!

Fro Yo

I new frozen yogurt place opened near my metro stop. It is located behind a square that has solar cell structures that power the fountain in the center. As for the yogurt, you pay by the ounce and there are a lot of toppings and flavors.

Above has many different flavors including coconut, red velvet cake, mango, peanut butter, cheesecake, and pink lemonade.

So yummy! I am going to have to watch my fro yo intake this summer.

Wonderful spring day

Today, Washington, DC had the perfect weather which equals sun dresses! I went to Farragut Square like some many other young professionals to get some vitamin D and eat my lunch.

On my way home, I stopped and smelled the roses.

The weather cooled down, so I had my dinner on my front porch. This is the view from my porch.

I <3 Spring.

Lazy Sunday

Today was very hot with lots of humidity. I can only imagine what it will be like in the middle of July---gross.

This afternoon, I went for a bike ride in Rock Creek Park to get some exercise and explore the area.

This is a park that cuts up the middle of the District to Maryland. On Saturday and Sundays, the road that goes through the park is closed for people to run, bike, walk, etc. The park is very green, with picnic shelters, trails, and historic sites. The trails are pretty shaded and the creek is spectacular too. I went 20 miles and enjoyed my Sunday afternoon. 

The Local Farmers' Market

Today, I ventured out to my local farmers' market, the Mount Pleasant Farmers' Market.  There were vendors selling organic eggs, cheese, meat, apples, jams, some vegetables and bake goods such as bread, brownies, scones, etc. It was the first of the season, and I expect it to get better. I will be checking out Dupont Circle farmers' market tomorrow. There are other markets located throughout the city and you can find the locations at Fresh Farm Market. I am excited about the location near the White House.

I did buy an amazing loaf of fresh bread that I plan to snack on later. 

Even though I did not get a photo of the farmers' market, I did take some snap shots of murals on the way there.

The above mural is on Kenyon Street and the below mural is on Irving Street.