National Zoo

The first time I went to Washington DC was a disaster. It was 3 years ago and I was visiting my ex boyfriend while he was doing a music program. The entire trip was a disaster. My allergies kept me sniffling and puffy, it rained the entire time and I ended up seeing a man get robbed. I was over it and never wanted to go back.

When I told B about this told me about how he spent entire summer in DC and convinced me to give it another chance. We went in December of 2012 and he was totally right. Washington DC was beautiful and a great little escape from New York. We went back for a slightly longer vacation in April of 2013 and planned to go back again sometime in the fall. 

After my knee surgery those plans were put on hold but I was aching to go back. My favorite animal is a panda and I anxiously waited each week to get my schedule and figure out if I could head out to see the new baby panda at the National Zoo. I was finally able to get out there this weekend with my lovely mother. We both needed to get away from the city for a bit and just enjoy some really cute animals at the zoo. It was a great bonding trip for us. 

I don't want to say seeing Bao Bao, the baby panda, was the greatest moment of my life because that would just be sad but it was a very excellent moment. 

This week on Instagram (February 16th - February 23rd)

This week started out with the prospect of being busy and ended up being pretty slow. This week coming up is going to be hectic and I'm so excited. 

Here are some of the highlights of the week but if you want to see more follow me HERE on Instagram.

Charlie looking for some food.

Bower Mural wall by Maya Hayuk

We had a double date dumpling cooking night on tuesday. Find the recipe delicious HERE

B and I celebrated our two year anniversary by going to Ushiwaka Maru, a sushi place where the only recognizable item on the menu was spicy tuna. B brought me there so I could be adventurous and try new foods. I was skeptical at first but it turned out to be an amazing experience. If you get the opportunity to go you should.

The morning before I left for DC spent drinking tea with my Anthropologie mug and in my American Apparel Pajama set (which apparently they don't sell anymore)

My obsession with Buffalo Exchange followed me all the way to Georgetown where I found this beautiful statement piece for $6.50

Met up with friend and owner of Sassyandbadassy.blogspot.com, Ella Rinaldo, to discuss life, collaborations and shoes. (Fun fact: the delicious dumpling recipe is from her blog and there are more recipes and lifestyle advice there so be sure to check it out)

People watching at the National Zoo

Look out for a post coming soon about the National Zoo!