Reasons why I love the District of Columbia

1. Good restaurants! Food from all over the world can be found in Washington DC. During my trip to DC last week I ate at one of the oldest restaurants near the White House, Old Ebbits Grill, it was amazing! The next day, I went out to eat at Merekesh, an Ethiopian restaurant, YUM!
2. DC's amazing public transportation system. It is sooooo nice to be able to take the metro/a bus almost anywhere!
3. It is a walkable city. Washington DC is an easy city to just wander around in. There are historic sights to see throughout the city, along with embassies, beautiful neighborhoods and unique buildings.
4. Washington has an atmosphere of intellect and politics. I love that there are so many academics and prominent public policy makers who speak in Washington DC regularly and for free! It is an easy city to learn in as there are so many forums, symposiums, and of course pieces of literature that are easily accessible.
5. Nearly all in the Museums in Washington are free! It is awesome to get to do all your sight-seeing in a day for absolutely no cost. The Smithsonian's and national museums don't charge a cent and the monuments are free to visit.

It was nice to be in Washington DC for the week, sometimes I really miss the city.

Friendly Crafting

I totally stole this from Evelyn who stole it from Debra. But it is a great idea!

The first THREE people to comment on this post will get something made by me.
My choice. For you.
This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. You probably wont... at all. But ill try.
2- What I create will be just for you.
3- It'll be done this year.
4- You have no clue what it's going to be.
5- I reserve the right to do something extremely creative.

Additional rule added my me
6- I may change the rules at anytime.

Now you must re-post this on your own blog and offer the same deal to 5 of your own lucky blog readers. So, the first 3 people to leave a comment telling me they are in, win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it.

This will be fun! Pass it along!

My grandmother is better than yours!

In search of a whoopie pie

After reading this article in the New York Times, I just HAD to try a whoopie! I didn't look for my depression era delicacy at the grocery store because Oreo was insufficient and Hostess just wouldn't do. Instead, I asked my grandma, one of a few people I know who was alive in the 1930's, where I could find that chocolately treat. She told me about Blyer's, the local Amish market and so that is where we went!

Daddy Daughter Day

Today my dad and I went to Rehoboth Beach!

Over Where???

It is Spring break '09 and I'm spending it HERE:



Delaware is a small state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. I've been browsing the internet trying to find some interesting facts about Delaware, but, really, there aren't any. But here are a few bits of information you probably did not now about the state:

• In case you didn't read what the Delaware state quarter says, Delaware was the first state to ratify the constitution.
• Delaware is the only state without any National Park System units such as national parks, seashores, historic sites, battlefields, memorials, and monuments.
• The most historic site in Delaware is Barratt's Chapel (no relation). The chapel is where the Methodist Church of America was organized in 1784.
• The Lady Bug is Delaware's official state bug.
• Delaware is sometimes referred to as the Blue Hen State, after its state bird, the Blue Hen.
• Delaware is the second smallest state.
• Delaware was considered the three lower counties of Pennsylvania until the American Revolution.
  
• Delaware has the lowest median elevation of any state at 59 ft. above sea level.
• Delaware is named after the first Governor of Virginia, Lord de la Warr (really!)
• Delaware's state slogan is Its good being first!

After learning a little about Delaware, you have probably come to the conclusion that Delaware is not your typical spring break destination, and i concur. But Delaware is the perfect location for me to spend my spring break because my goals for this week off are simple:

1. Study for the GRE every day, boring, right??
2. Write three papers
3. Spend time with my family.

So far I have done both 1 and 3. I have yet to start working on number 2, but i still have a few days left!

Valentine's/President's Day Weekend

Over President's Day weekend I went with Stephen and his family to St. George. I have driven through St. George dozens of times, but this was the first time I stopped and visited. It was a really fun trip. I think Stephen's nieces and nephews are the cutest little kids, and despite my fear of getting sick from one of them, it was fun to be around them all weekend. After we got back to Provo Stephen got me 2 dozen beautiful white roses! I would put a picture up, but I know you would all be jealous!