Five Things

I have really enjoyed starting this blog and now that things have calmed down around here I'd really like to work harder to post more frequently. I know I don't have a lot of readers, but every time I post I get a sense of accomplishment and that's something that I definitely need at the moment. It's also served as a scrapbook of our lives and a way for me to practice my writing skills. I've been researching blog tips and many people suggest having a goal of blogging everyday or a certain number of days per week. I don't know if I could do everyday, so I'll start small with 3-5 days a week. A strategy they suggest that helps to accomplish that goal is to have weekly features. So, here is my first weekly feature. It's called "Five Things." Every Monday I will post five things that I like, am interested in, have been researching, make me laugh, make me cry, etc. Here we go!

1) The Golden Girls

While spending time on my Mom and Dad's couch during our wedding week, I was able to re-discover one of favorite childhood shows. When we got back to DC, I immediately ordered the first season on DVD. Totally worth it.

2) "The Casual Vacancy" by J.K. Rowling

I got the first three Harry Potter books when I was in my early 20s. I thought Ms. Rowling was an incredible and imaginative writer. I really enjoyed the books, but did not read past the first three. I knew they were great, but maybe I just was a tad too old to have been a serious Potter fan. When I met Cody, who was a serious Potter fan (stand in line for a midnight book release serious), I watched all of the movies so we could see the last one in the theatre together. So, I was pretty excited when I first heard Rowling was writing a book for adults. I went to a coffee shop near our house today, ordered a large iced skim latte, and sat down to begin "The Casual Vacancy."

3) Humans of New York 

Brandon Stanton is a street photographer in New York City and I'm pretty obsessed with his blog. What makes his photography different is that he's not trying to be an invisible observer. Instead, he interacts with his subjects, asking them questions, and sharing their stories along with their pictures. Click here to go to his blog.

4) Cecilia Giminez on SNL Weekend Update

This clip was from a few weeks ago, but I still watch it and I still laugh EVERY TIME. Enjoy!





5) "Treme" Episode 26

You may (or may not) remember that I filmed a couple of scenes on HBO's "Treme" the day we left New Orleans for DC. The episode aired last night. I just keep thinking how much I miss New Orleans and how short my hair used to be.

xoxo

A Lighthouse

One of my favorite movies growing up was Disney's "Pete's Dragon." It's the story of a young orphan boy who is trying to escape his evil foster family. Pete and his sometimes-invisible dragon friend, Elliot, go to a new town where Elliot accidentally reeks havoc and Pete becomes close with an alcoholic lighthouse keeper and his daughter. There's lots of singing and comedy and silliness and sadness and it may be the greatest family movie ever. If anyone wants to reminisce with me, here's a trailer for the movie:

One of the most magical things about the movie to me was the lighthouse. I was always a little amazed by them, especially because growing up in the South, lighthouses were as common to me as igloos. Now that I live on the East Coat, I was determined to see one. On Saturday, Cody and I drove out to Elk Neck State Park in North East, Maryland to see the Turkey Point Lighthouse. Finally, my "Pete's Dragon" dreams came true.

 

*Artwork by me. Purple crayon on a large sheet of brown butcher paper.

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We got hitched!

On Friday, September 28, 2012, Cody and I got married at The Cabin in Gonzales, Louisiana. The wedding was...perfect:) Sure, it STORMED all day, but at the end of it all, surrounded by our friends and families, I married my best friend and began the biggest adventure yet. I couldn't have asked for anything more.

I hope to share pictures soon. Thanks again to everyone who helped make the wedding so special and thanks to everyone who braved the stormy weather to celebrate with us. We love you so much.

Here's to all the little adventures to come!

xoxo