Washington DC Memories

Well, just because I’m not on the road as much as I’d like to be, that doesn’t mean I can’t reminisce about my recent (or not-so recent… becoming more distant) trips I’ve taken. In fact, I kind of want to talk about them so I have it written down… I’m not much one to journal while things are happening (maintaining a blog or 2 has helped with this) but even so, I don’t want to forget important times I’ve had.

I’ve been to Washington DC twice in my life and loved it both times. It was just a little over 2 years ago that I went with my PLNU group for the most recent inauguration.

The night my group got to DC I immediately went to a party with my friend who knew some people from his semester in DC experience. There, I met a cool guy from South Africa who had a Led Zeppelin tattoo! This was very cool to me as I had just begun to get into Zeppelin’s music at the time. The next day, we went to the “We Are One” Inauguration concert where I got as close as I’ll ever be to Bono (and the rest of U2) as well as Springsteen, and others. The irony of Irish band U2 playing at a concert days before the American Presidential inauguration was not lost on the performers, but Bono is pretty much as involved in US politics as a rock star can be, so I think everyone let it slide.

The next day, all the Smithsonian museums were packed (not a huge loss, as I’d been to some of them twice), and it was freezing. So after picking up a new hat at Urban Outfitters (and eating at the very same place I had my very first Chipotle burrito in January 2006) we went to the botanical gardens. The rationale was that it would be warmer in a greenhouse–our bet paid off and we avoided the cold for an hour or two.

On the 20th, we got to the National Mall around 5 in the morning. They played the concert from the 18th on a loop to keep us entertained but it didn’t help keep my mind off of my numb extremities. Things finally kicked off around 10AM with the inauguration itself around 11. After it was over, getting to and on the subways was a nightmare. Upon arrival at my hotel room, I took as hot a shower as I could stand and dove into bed for a several hour nap. Got up in time to primp for a nice dinner at Old Ebbit Grill. I don’t remember what I ate (this is why I should blog the day of events!! ) but I do remember it being delicious.

 
In front of the Capitol building, right after the inauguration. I was a mere one of 2,000,000 spectators.

Finally, my second video to ever grace the internet. Videos made my me are even more rare than Sasquatch sightings.

A Friend’s Bathroom

Remember that inspiration board I was talking about yesterday? Probably not, because the facebook feature didn’t work and yesterday’s post didn’t get sent to the ‘book, hence very few views. Haha. That’s okay, because you don’t need to know what happened yesterday to see what I whipped up for my friend’s bathroom!

Just to give you a glimpse of current state of affairs in there:

Pretty much the whole room is this color. “Major Blue” indeed.

So, this is what I came up with. Paint colors are approximate, especially since they vary by monitor settings. Of course we’d bring home swatches and tape them up all over  the room before any decisions would be made.

Coordinated to work together with the existing peachy marble sink.

Paint: Soft Candlelight by Glidden (Walls), Pewter Green by Sherwin Williams (Cabinets).

Hardware: “Asbury” series from Restoration Hardware (or a similar cheaper version from Home Depot)

Medicine Cabinet: Pharmacy Wall Mount medicine cabinet from Restoration Hardware (or… you know, stick with the one they have)

Shower Curtain: Hartley, from Pottery Barn (on clearance!)

Jammin’

I’m working on some fantasy inspiration boards for my friend’s new house. She hasn’t asked me to and I don’t expect her to follow through with what I come up with… everything is ultimately her call since it’s her place, but having a close friend of mine move into a “blank slate” has been just the pick me up I need since I’m at a stalemate (financially) with my own apartment. Why’s my hobby so pricey?

So, while I work on some boards for her I’m jammin to some songs including but not limited to:

lyrics advisory… i think? I don’t really listen to lyrics but I assume there might be questionable content.