Though I decided to renew my hosting, I didn't renew my interest in blogging.... In the last six months, so much has happened: slightly different job, new house and lots of insanity in the middle. Staging a house and buying a house is quite the adventure, but now that we are … [Read more...]
Tivoli Gardens at Christmas: Full of Lights & Holiday Cheer
Tivoli was said to inspire Walt Disney before he created his theme parks, and it is easy to see why. It is charming in every way. Its beautiful, a tad quirky, and suitable for adults and children alike. At Christmas, it turns into a spectacle of lights, snow, and elves. It's a … [Read more...]
Exploring Beautiful Copenhagen at Christmas: Quick Highlights
I'd never been to visit any of the Christmas-festivities in Europe before, so we decided to head to Copenhagen to check out Tivoli and the Christmas markets around the city. We spent a long weekend exploring Copenhagen--which I loved. It's probably my favorite European city thus … [Read more...]
Quick Trip to Atlanta: The AC Hotel (by Marriott) & the Georgia Aquarium
Back in late November, I headed to Atlanta on a quick trip for a work conference. I hadn't been to Atlanta in years. Atlanta is...interesting. Downtown is a dead zone on weekends. And I saw more shoplifting in 3 days there than I've seen in 3 years in DC. It isn't my favorite … [Read more...]
Finally! Dinner at Bad Saint (#8 on Washingtonian’s Top 100 List)
Like most people, I hate standing in line. And there has to be a really darn good reason to do so. If there is a wait at a restaurant, and I don't have a reservation, 9/10 I will just pass. In fact, I'd rather not eat at all then eat after I've spent 4 hours being hangry. So, … [Read more...]
