grind it up

I finally made GRIND UP!

A good ole family favorite...rice, peas and ground beef all mixed up into delicious goodness!

P.S. Thanks for the over the phone help mama! XOXO

eastern market

I recently purchased this mirror from Eastern Market in D.C. and I just couldn't resist sharing my excitement with you all! From the gorgeous teal color and the antique style, it has officially become my pride and joy and a wonderful addition to my room. I just can't decorate enough!

Which is why I have decided Eastern Market is an adequate comparison to South Congress for my Austin Miss List : DC Hit List. Although it is an outdoor market of booths and tents, it has the delightful feel just like a day of shopping and grubbing on SoCo does.

D.C. 8/13.

mmmm...

More delicious meals that I whipped up in the kitchen...they're just getting better and better.

Breakfast tacos (wheat tortillas, eggs, cheese, jalapenos)

Whole grain pasta with marinara sauce. Grilled & sauteed zucchini.

Some bread w/ olive oil & balsamic.
And last but not least, a glass of cab.
Each ingredient courtesy of Trader Joe's.

netflix

I am planning to open a Netflix account and was hoping to get some good movie recommendations from my fellow movie fans. Please feel free to provide me with every idea you might have...comedy, horror or drama. I'm flexible.

I plan to order Precious first and foremost.

And possibly other Oscar nominated films, however I can save you the time of recommending Avatar because my copy is already pre-ordered and ready for delivery.

April 22, 2010 = Earth/Pandora Day

miss it but hit it

Below you will find a list compiled of places/restaurants/bars that I have found to miss most fondly in Austin.

To the right of these establishments are places I have found in D.C. that are just as wonderful, if not better... ;)

I will continue adding to and adjusting this list with time.

For now D.C. is 7 for 13.

Austin Miss List: D.C. Hit List

Maudies :

Sullivans Happy Hour : Chef Geoff's

Barton Springs :

Hike and Bike Trail :

6th Street : U Street

Abels OTL :

Food Food Curry Chicken Salad :

Food Food Cowboy Hummus : TJ's Garlic Hummus

Thundercloud :

Maiko Sushi :

Whole Foods : Trader Joe's

Stubbs : 9:30 Club

Emos : Black Cat

The Drag : M Street

Feather's Vintage :

South Congress : Eastern Market

Yoga Yoga : Flow Yoga

Sno Beach :

Yogurt Planet :

Taverna Mimosas : Kramers Strawberry Mimosas

Alamo Drafthouse :

show update

Upcoming shows in and around the D.C. area within the coming months....be envious.

3/14 Foreign Born w/ Free Energy @ DC 9
3/18 Portugal, the Man @ 9:30 Club

3/ 24 Miike Snow @ 9:30 Club
3/26 Beach House @ Black Cat

4/3 Yeasayer @ 9:30 Club
4/20-21 Widespread Panic @ Warner Theater
4/24 Hot Chip w/ the xx @ 9:30 Club
5/1 My Morning Jacket @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
6/26 Phish @ Merriweather Post Pavilion

7/24 M.I.A. @ South Island Field at Governors Island

More to come...

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courtesy of dad...

why i love trader joe's

My Ode to Trader Joe's

(Composed in hopes of convincing someone to open one in Austin for it is crucial)

Ohhhhhde to Trader Joe's, you are so delightful

Nothing about you ever seems frightful

I will always know

When I go to Trader Joe's

There lies a healthy, organic meal

Available for a steal

You are always crowded and and very chaotic

But your checkout lines are somehow robotic

TJs delicious foods dance on my taste buds

And every employee deserves a great big hug

Your ability to fit all of my items into 2 bags

Makes baggers at HEB seem like a drag

Two buck chucks have truly changed my life

Buying a bottle for more is now a strife

Not only are your prices totally unbeatable

Your establishment is worthy of trips repeatable

foreign born w/ free energy

Went to see Foreign Born w/ Free Energy at DC9 last night. Really good stuff....try to check out Free Energy at SXSW if you are in Austin (which sadly I am not).

Watch on Letterman or here

my time to shine

Silly lil me forgot to brag about my exquisite carpentry skills.

Not only did I quickly pick up that moving across the country in the worst snow storm in history would be difficult....but taking on an 8-drawer chest of drawers from Ikea puts up quite a fight as well. Here are the before pictures of my room and the task at hand.

No autographs please...

why i love my family...

Although I am 1,522 miles from home, my family continues to amaze me. Thanks to my father and his newfound obsession with the iPhone's photo sending feature, I am always included in the Southerland festivities. To the right, is my nephew Will, who rode his racer (my favorite of his Christmas gifts) alongside my sister on her bike from their house to ours. I must admit this is no easy feat...well done!

They then proceeded to play in the backyard on our "swing powered by NanaB..."

And earlier that week, attended the Helping Hand luncheon where my neice, Mary Elizabeth, was a princess this year.

Love and miss you all everyday! XOXO

it truly is all good...

Summertime in this part of the country is said to be breathtaking. Gorgeous sunny days and lots of fun festivities (so get it while the gettin's good). From July 8-11th Marvin's Mountaintop will be hosting the All Good Music Festival in Masontown, West Virginia. A few headliners include WIDESPREAD PANIC, Furthur feat. Phil Lesh & Bob Weir, Bassnectar, Keller Williams, Umphrey's McGee, Yonder Mtn. String Band, Dark Star Orchestra, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Lotus, Railroad Earth, P-groove and many more.

Sounds all good to me...

mi cuarto

Here are a few snapshots of my room via iPhone....hope you can get a feel for what it looks like...I love it so far!!! It is a great space to come home to after a long and cold D.C. day.

I built that 8-piece chest of drawers with my two bare hands....gotta love shopping at Ikea and doing it all yourself! As you can see, I have a little lounge area where I can work on my computer and what not, followed by my area of slumber....my sanctuary, if you will.

There is more to come once all 4 roommates are moved in and the whole place is decorated and ready for guests!!!!