practically famous

we braved the cold and the snow and went to the Eastern Market yesterday. We waited in line for an hour for some of the best pancakes I've ever had. I loved the market and can't wait to go back when it gets warmer. The market loves us too, because a lady took our picture for the official Eastern Market facebook page and posted it right away. We're a pretty big deal.

facebook caption: The highest fashion can be found on the coldest of days at the Eastern Market!

please note that we (well not me, I bought my hat) picked the ugliest hats possible for the picturefacebook caption: Top this! Everyone gets a new hat at the market!

my city in the snow

It snowed all day yesterday, so church was cancelled today. It turned into a beautiful, sunny Sunday and an all-around wonderful day.
There's something special about the snow, something that makes this city even more magical. and cold.

today was sleeping in, taking a walk in the snow, pancake lunch with the entire Barlow, piano time, devotional with the cute missionary couple, afternoon walk/ photoshoot, and lots of visiting/home teaching tonight. love the last day of the month.
love my life.
love dc.

lost: one camera cord
needed because: it connects my dear camera to my dear computer
and it holds my capitol jumping pictures
that just really want to get blogged.

have you seen it?
i fear my blog may become quite boring without it.

some thoughts

I met the dearest congresswoman today. she invited us to a vote and a private tour of the capitol. of course i'm going.
I spilled food on every article clothing I was wearing at dinner group today.
state of the union
it rained yesterday. 60 degrees. cold today. colder tomorrow.
last email received = "dear michelle, thanks for submitting your efy counselor application" wish me luck.
the congresswoman said she has never had a life plan. i was shocked, then somewhat comforted about my ever-changing life plan
can i change my minor from across the country?
today is tuesday.
the GW gym is super intimidating. I've got to work up the strength to go tonight.
I need a blog makeover. suggestions?
chocolate pudding cake is delicious. I'm glad I converted the entire Barlow Center to my dessert ways.
I need to work on my portfolio. Note to self-- have portfolio in the mail by feb. 5
Feb. 5 is also the day we leave for Philadelphia
and the day before my birthday
when I won't be the young one anymore.

that's all. back to work

start spreading the news...

When I was in junior high, I dreamed of going to New York. I had a notebook filled solely with plans for my someday New York vacation. Well, that came true when a few of us bailed half-way through the bus ride on our planned Boston trip and spent a weekend in magical NYC.

Highlights:

Rockefeller Center
The Manhattan LDS Temple. Right in the middle of the city, it's amazing to think of the peace that comes next door to a Chinese restaurant.


The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This place blew my mind. First, I relived "The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankwiler". Second, that stuff is just so old and in such good condition. How does that happen? This temple was built from actual remains of 4000 year old Egyptian stones. crazy.
Times Square. In the rain. total sensory overload.
The MoMA. modern art. Matisse's "Red Studio", Salvador Dali, "Starry Night", and so much more. Including this goat. we thought it was weird until we learned it was by Picasso, which made it so much cooler. Dylan's Candy Bar. celebrities come here to fill up a jar of their favorite candy for the wall. it smelled so good. trivia--their entire playlist has some kind of reference to candy.
Phantom on BROADWAY. the music, the acting, the sets were all amazing. From that first chord as the chandelier rose from the stage to the ceiling, I was hooked. so so good.

5th Avenue shops
Canal Street. THE place for fake purses. (excuse me...you want handbag?)
amazing food. everywhere.

but there's still so much to see.
Thanks for a great weekend, New York. I'll see you again in February!

just mingling

We've had some great interviews this week at Accuracy in Media (a few of them arranged by yours truly).

I have been awed by everyone we have interviewed, their commitment to their constituents, and their accessibility. Whoever says politicians are in it for themselves seriously need to meet these people.
Rep. Todd Tiahart (R-Kansas)Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Illinois) also, the youngest member of Congress

once I spent the weekend in New York.
and it was amazing.
seeing shows on broadway, cruising shops on 5th avenue, and eating amazing food.
then I went back to work
and watched this...

I'll blog NYC soon. right now I have lots to catch up on.