[PHOTO COURTESY OF SXC.HU]
So I might not be updating frequently but I'm trying to stay connected and upload my photos as habitually as possible. Darn technology.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Natalie Battles with Technology Week
. . . that's what I've dubbed this week. Classes end Monday which means I just have 3 more classes to get through before finals and then . . . GRADUATION. What a great week for my computer, Carl, to get sick.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Get Ready for the Weekend
We're coming down to the end of the wire with school but I'm actually excited. This weekend is Dana's birthday so I'm going home to celebrate. We're going to go to NYC for a day of celebration. We're going to see Wicked! I read the book a couple of years ago and always wanted to see the play but never got around to it. We're also hitting up a vegan restaurant in the city--I'm psyched. I'll blog about the gifts I got Dana for her birthday after she opens them :). I'm back in DC until graduation after this weekend so then it's time to bunker down and be productive. More reason to have tons of fun this weekend.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Run, Run, Run.
I once heard a comedian say they would never run for exercise. "Have you ever seen people running? They look miserable!" I wish I could remember the comedian.
Well, that being said, I finished the Cherry Blossom 5K this morning!
It's not a flattering picture, but like the comedian I can't remember said, no one looks nice while running.
On my Day Zero Project (1001 things to do) I can cross off #31. Run in a mini marathon (Run a 5k in April of 2010!!)
I ran the 5K in 32:02 which I'm happy with for my first race! Here are the results from the 2010 5K:
http://cherryblossom.org/results/2010/2010cucb5k-f.htm
Brad said he'd run one with me. Maybe this 5K thing will become a trend of mine? We'll see!
Well, that being said, I finished the Cherry Blossom 5K this morning!
It's not a flattering picture, but like the comedian I can't remember said, no one looks nice while running.
On my Day Zero Project (1001 things to do) I can cross off #31. Run in a mini marathon (Run a 5k in April of 2010!!)
I ran the 5K in 32:02 which I'm happy with for my first race! Here are the results from the 2010 5K:
http://cherryblossom.org/results/2010/2010cucb5k-f.htm
Brad said he'd run one with me. Maybe this 5K thing will become a trend of mine? We'll see!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The Kite Festival -- The Beginning of the Cherry Blossom Festival
Saturday was the 44th Annual Smithsonian Kite Festival! It marked the beginning of this years Cherry Blossom Festival. Here are some photos from the bright, sunny, and blissfully windy day!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Where Does the Time Go?
So it's March. And sooner than you realize it'll be April (and April showers bring May flowers?)
This isn't cool. By the time I blink and I've taken a glance at my to-do list the day is over. I'm going to start getting up early in the morning and attacking my to-do list. It's starting to stress me out. Here's this weeks breakdown:
MONDAY:
Today is Gabi's 22nd birthday! Tonight we went to Chi-Cha's in U Street which I would definitely recommend. Their drinks are expensive but worth it. And the food. Wow. We got some hummus, plantain chips (yum!) and guacamole, and some seared ahi tuna and they were GOOD. They also have hooka and if you're looking for chairs, good luck finding them. They have couches and nice comfy armchairs around the whole place. They really focus on comfort.
The author of The Bowl is Already Broken, Mary Kay Zuravleff , came into my Writers in Print and Person class tonight. She was very willing to talk about her book and offer tips about her writing process. My favorite quote of hers from the night was "The point of the story is what do we save? What do we treasure? What do we hold dear?" As someone who is desperately trying to de-clutter my material possessions and gain control of my stuff again I thought this was helpful. She said, "Some of the things that we think are beautiful are not worth the most," when discussing things featured in museums.
TUESDAY:
I don't have class tomorrow but I have a lot of work to do! I'm working on designing invitations for the student government's transition ceremony in April and Women's Initiative is pumping out the events! I'm going to try and get up early and head into the office to get some stuff done. I also have an article due on Wednesday that my contacts don't want to get back to me on (EEK!) I'm hoping for some emails in my inbox tomorrow with people willing to talk or I'm going to need an extension.
WEDNESDAY:
Wednesday is Feature Article Writing day. I am desperately hoping I have this article done by then so let's hope that happens.
THURSDAY:
Yoga. We've moved into twists. My back does not like twists.
FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY:
I'm taking control of my weekends. I'm determined to go out into the city and do some of the nerdy touristy things I want to get to before I graduate. Some of those things being:
The Postal Museum
Color me nerdy but I think it sounds really intriguing! And it's free . . . come on.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Who doesn't want to go see money being made?
Gravelly Point
This park is seconds away from Ronal Reagan Airport and viewers get a front row seat to the planes taking off! The last time I went here it was dusk and my camera doesn't take good photos at dusk BUT now that I have a new amazing camera I'd love to go back. That and it stays sunny until 7 now!
The US National Arboretum
I have heard good things and seen some even better photos. I'm up for new things so count me in. And again it's free!
That and if I haven't put a serious dent in my to-do list or my "jobs to apply for" list that will need to get done. Hopefully it stops raining by this weekend. But to be fair, it was warm today. It can rain all it wants if it's not freezing rain.
Here's a song that seems appropriate: Forecast by Jazon Mraz because crazy IS the forecast all week.
COURTESY OF SXC.HU
This isn't cool. By the time I blink and I've taken a glance at my to-do list the day is over. I'm going to start getting up early in the morning and attacking my to-do list. It's starting to stress me out. Here's this weeks breakdown:
MONDAY:
Today is Gabi's 22nd birthday! Tonight we went to Chi-Cha's in U Street which I would definitely recommend. Their drinks are expensive but worth it. And the food. Wow. We got some hummus, plantain chips (yum!) and guacamole, and some seared ahi tuna and they were GOOD. They also have hooka and if you're looking for chairs, good luck finding them. They have couches and nice comfy armchairs around the whole place. They really focus on comfort.
The author of The Bowl is Already Broken, Mary Kay Zuravleff , came into my Writers in Print and Person class tonight. She was very willing to talk about her book and offer tips about her writing process. My favorite quote of hers from the night was "The point of the story is what do we save? What do we treasure? What do we hold dear?" As someone who is desperately trying to de-clutter my material possessions and gain control of my stuff again I thought this was helpful. She said, "Some of the things that we think are beautiful are not worth the most," when discussing things featured in museums.
TUESDAY:
I don't have class tomorrow but I have a lot of work to do! I'm working on designing invitations for the student government's transition ceremony in April and Women's Initiative is pumping out the events! I'm going to try and get up early and head into the office to get some stuff done. I also have an article due on Wednesday that my contacts don't want to get back to me on (EEK!) I'm hoping for some emails in my inbox tomorrow with people willing to talk or I'm going to need an extension.
WEDNESDAY:
Wednesday is Feature Article Writing day. I am desperately hoping I have this article done by then so let's hope that happens.
THURSDAY:
Yoga. We've moved into twists. My back does not like twists.
FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY:
I'm taking control of my weekends. I'm determined to go out into the city and do some of the nerdy touristy things I want to get to before I graduate. Some of those things being:
The Postal Museum
Color me nerdy but I think it sounds really intriguing! And it's free . . . come on.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Who doesn't want to go see money being made?
Gravelly Point
This park is seconds away from Ronal Reagan Airport and viewers get a front row seat to the planes taking off! The last time I went here it was dusk and my camera doesn't take good photos at dusk BUT now that I have a new amazing camera I'd love to go back. That and it stays sunny until 7 now!
The US National Arboretum
I have heard good things and seen some even better photos. I'm up for new things so count me in. And again it's free!
That and if I haven't put a serious dent in my to-do list or my "jobs to apply for" list that will need to get done. Hopefully it stops raining by this weekend. But to be fair, it was warm today. It can rain all it wants if it's not freezing rain.
Here's a song that seems appropriate: Forecast by Jazon Mraz because crazy IS the forecast all week.
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