Today I hada fun day in DC... There was a fashion expo, and even tho the expo itself kinda sucked... I got to see nigel barker noted fashion photographer..Korto from project runway... And I got to see cool designs and runway walks lol it was fun. I also got to go to this amazing vegan place that had awesome food :) yum
This picture was taken in galway when we were trying to walk to the aquarium, and it turned out to be a full out walking adventure where we ran into a pack of swans, wandering the grassy knolls, and somehow end up on a seaweed infested beach lol fun stuff!... and did i mention it was raining?? lol
These two are from our day of touring! the one above is from the old prison in dublin where lots of politial figureheads were jailed! Below is a picture from the wax musuem! This was fun because it was just lots of pop culture wax figures that you can pose with ! This was one of my favorites, because it is my long lost twin!!!
Above is the picture from the BRAZEN HEAD pub, which is rthe oldest pub in dublin, standing for almost 900 years!!! It was the first pub I visited when i was in dublin in 2009 and now Jimmy and I were able to make memories there as well!
This last picture is from the Potterhouse, which is the largest micro brewery in Ireland and they hav3e the best variety of beer! They don't even serve guiness!
Jimmy and I took a day trip to the beach... And Dewey beach is very relaxing and fun! We even found a conk shell :) Jimmy I had fun in the sun... A little too much since we both got burnt :$
Jimmy and I found baby birds outside our apartment and we couldn't find their nest :( so we took them to the humane society and now they are going to second chance and now have a chance
Jimmy makes the most awesome dessert! Ice cream sandwich with pudding and whipped cream :) a great way to end a night
Yesterday I went to charm city cakes and got my cake draft made up :) I might make changes later, but I got time!
My baker and designer is Mary Smith from ace of cakes! Watch episodes if you need a reminder!
It was fun and she is going to make gumpaste figurines of Jimmy, myself, Roscoe and Bailey! I'm not going to give away all the secrets... Butttt...
Sneak hint... The flavors have been sampled and Jimmy and I made the hard decision! Our cake flavor is going to be Lemon and Marble!!! We loved them so much we chose both and separating them by tiers :)
I am a risotto queen! I live risotto so much I try to make them in different ways! Last night I made this Asian inspired risotto!
I used...
1.olive oil in the pan
2.I put in onions, red peppers and scallions in the pan and cooked down
3. I put thai rice in the pan ant toasted them for about 2 minutes
4. Instead of using traditional wine, I added a couple of tablespoons of soy sauce to give the cooking kick to the rice.
5. Then I added a cup of stock and let it cook down
6. When the stock was almost all gone, I put in a cup of carrot and Ginger soup and cooked until rice was cooked
7. Enjoy!!!
I love it cuz it is light and taste like take out :) yum! It's def a keeper!
Just a word of advice.. Be creative in the kitchen! The more you test and experiment the more you will be able to cook and enjoy cooking! You will know what works and what doesn't! I will be honest, I was a horrible cook until I was forced to cook for myself. A lot of trial and error until I was even close to being the cook I am now. Just never give up and don't get frustrated! Keep a frozen meal ready in the freezer when those days do happen :) makes it less stressful!
I love to paint! I been painting ever since I was a kid and I helped my dad paint a mural. I also used to watch that guy with the Afro who would teach how to paint landscapes... Damn can't remember his name..
Anyways I love to paint! And the thing about me is when I paint I really have no training or technique... I kind of just have a certain way of painting where it is rough edges... And I'm trying to get done asap! Really bad I know, but I can't paint something for days because I am so ADD!! so when I paint I paint quick... I try to use 5 or less colors... And I use 1 99 cent brush and rarely use water ..., yah I'm a painters worst nightmare of an artist lol but I like it!!!
I def have a signature with mixing colors and going dark! My latest painting fav is my blood sunset with my dead trees.. I know... Jimmy thinks it weird too but I love how it turned out!!
I will most likely stop painting for a few month and pick it back up when I'm in the mood for it... See it's the add tendencies again!!
Take a look at my painting and tell me what you think!
I went to visit Mount St Marys University to take care of some post grad stuff, like requesting transcripts and seeing my old boss Ana!! We talked about wedding stuff and my no so good teaching career! I got into Fcps, but not the position I want, but it's life. Anyways it is good to go to the mount and reflect on my college days. I'm sure all my fellow grads feel the same way.. We will miss going to patriot in the morning or even rushing to class and trying to buy something to eat from the mount cart. Laying out in the quad or hanging out in friends dorm watching prime time tv... So many memories and so many friends that made it a great 4 days :)
Jimmy and I finally found a great place to grab a beer and eat cheap food! Growlers! It is a brewery located next the the railroad tracks in old town! I grew up around that area so it has a great homey feel to it! A plus is that you don't have to pay or worry about parking on a Friday night! We got a table the second we got in and it was great! We went there because Jimmy and I had a giftcard and we already know we are going to go back soon! ( note: if u want a 25 dollar gift certificate for cheap go to halfoffdc.com) overall beer was exceptional that would rival gordons in Rockville town square! Check out the beer list!!
I went to Volt with my bff and moh Karen! It was an amazing meal full of tuna tartar, mahi mahi on risotto, and a goat cheese cake! I def suggest to go to volt for an amazing lunch at a reasonable amount! Three courses are at the very reasonable price of 25 dollars! Karen and I are looking for any excuse to go back soon! Ps... Make sure u make a reservation! :)
Today Jimmy n I woke up and wanted to go to ihop! Needless today it is Sunday and packed when we got there! So Jimmy suggested we go to an O's game up in Baltimore! Great idea since it was a great day! Even as I'm writing this the O's bird is in my section dancing lol awesome day! Reminds me of when Jimmy and I went on our first date to an O's game when there was fireworks and everything! Overall this us a great way to get out of the house and spend time with Jimmy :) let's go O's lol
I just graduated!!! Or walked lol which it was a great moment and accomplishment in my life! All my family was there and it turned out to be an amazing day! Thank u everyone who helped me every step along the way during my college years :) I know I will miss it!!!
