one fine day

Yesterday I had the urge to get out and get some “me time.” I had this great plan to get housekeeping things done early so I could fully enjoy a day of riding my bike around Capitol Hill, get some photography in, go to the Rothko Exhibit at the East wing of the National Art Museum, and then hopefully see some photography at the West wing. I say I “had” these great plans because somehow the world just worked against me yesterday and most of the things I really wanted to do, well, flopped. First off, the pedal crank on my bike broke at right about the capitol steps, I walk the rest of the way to get to the tower of the East wing to find that my Rothko exhibit (which I had seen once already so it’s really not that bad, but still) had been taken down and they were in the process of putting up a different show. Then I head to the West wing in hopes of seeing some inspiring photography exhibits and the ONE they have is closed. F. At that point I just couldn’t really stomach sitting down to read my book. However, I’m really just complaining-I did in fact get out of the house, see some great art (whether it be what I intended to go see or not), and take some photos. I think I just realized that I didn’t really want anymore “me time” I actually just wanted a little “hubs time.” Is that too much to ask? I think Law school just scoffed at me :)

Well, anyway. Here’s some photos from my “me day”. This is the East Wing with the beautiful missing Rothko exhibit (ok, and some other really beautiful art as well).







And here’s the West Wing with the closed photography exhibit.






And here’s two photos from the hour Law School decided to relinquish my husband from it’s dungeon where we got to spend a little “us time.” And by “us” I do in fact mean Jonathan, me, AND Jude, but Jonathan took all the pictures :) It was only an hour, but it was such a good hour.

just a typical monday night texting conversation with josh asher

pretty much. adore this guy. love and miss ya cuz

While this weekend wasn’t all unicorns and rainbows, Jonathan and I still managed to get out and enjoy DC a little. After the dark hours of overtime (for me) and long hours of studying (for Jonathan), we decided to head out to We The Pizza for local pizza and beer. On Sunday we headed over to Georgetown, did some shopping, and finally made it to Baked and Wired for cupcakes. I got the:

Menage a trois

Chocolate cake with cream cheese icing
and raspberry filling.

so. good.



Today we made good on that promise to get out and go to some of the “dc things” we’ve been wanting to go do and went to the Hirshhorn Museum. I LOVE that all the Smithsonians are free.

 



There are really no words for this last picture. I guess he was just excited for the Ted’s Bulletin tomato soup and grilled cheese we decided to get next…


Happy President’s Day everyone

Pho DC

Tonight we pretended that we didn’t have responsibilities, kicked up our heels and actually enjoyed a night out on the town DURING the work week. We met up with the Shugarts via metro in Chinatown and had pho, a Vietnamese Noodle Soup. Then we went for cupcakes or gelato (whatever our fancy) at Red Velvet and Petango. It’s so nice to get out and enjoy our city on a workday.

In case you were wondering… I had the special cupcake of the day, and it was dark molten chocolate with a cherry center. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

from bad to good

“Doubt thou the stars are fire,

doubt the sun doth move,

doubt truth to be a liar,

but never doubt they love.”

William Shakespeare-Hamlet

This past week was one of the longest weeks we’ve had here in DC. Everything seemed to be just a little more than we could handle. Things at work have been crazy for me and I worked past 7 on more than one occasion and definitely stayed past typical work hours every night last week, Jonathan’s already intense work load was compounded by the fact that he had mock trial to prepare for on Saturday and then he also had to get me ready to be a witness for him in the trial which made our small moments together at home work as well. Mostly though it was made hard by the fact that a wonderful wonderful man in our family passed away. We love you so much Uncle Bernie, you’ve been a strong, steady, and influential patriarch in our family and you will be dearly missed. I am so happy that you are reunited again with your one true love who you’ve missed so much.

After a week like this one, we really looked at Sunday as a restorative day for us. We had plans to celebrate Valentine’s together on Sunday night, so I went to a 9am yoga class with my dear friend TamShu and just tried to really let go and look ahead while Jonathan got his daily studying marathon taken care of. That night Jonathan first surprised me with a little box that always engenders joy:


and he picked it out all himself :)


Then he took me to one of my favorite places in Capitol Hill: Acqua al 2



Acqua al 2 is a place that’s near and dear to my heart because the first one I ever went to was in Florence, Italy during my summer studying abroad. The restaurant started in Firenze (Florence), and then expanded to San Diego and just recently to Washington DC right in Eastern Market. It’s known for it’s Filletto al Mirtillo (Blueberry Steak-sounds crazy, but it’s amazing) and my personal favorite the Filletto all’ Aceto Balsamico. Throw in a bottle of good Italian wine and you’re set. Oh and the husband wore a bow tie and then my night was complete <3



After dinner we headed to go see Blue Valentine which I already posted about so I won’t bore you again with my obsession with it…for now.

Now today, (actual Valentine’s Day), but more importantly: JUDE’S THIRD BIRTHDAY!!!!






Happy Birthday sweet boy—you’re the king of our castle and you make our lives so much more joyous always :)

Tonight also marks another momentous occasion: first Crock Pot use of our marriage. We are very excited as it was an amazingly good and also an amazingly easy pot roast. Crock Pot win.


My husband reminded me again today why I am so blessed to have him in my life by something as perfectly simple as this inscription sent with flowers:

“Doubt thou the stars are fire,

doubt the sun doth move,

doubt truth to be a liar,

but never doubt they love.”

William Shakespeare-Hamlet




Happy Valentine’s Day everyone.

“You always hurt the one you love The one you shouldn’t hurt at all You always take the sweetest rose And crush it till the petals fall You always brea-eak the kindest hear-eart With a hasty word you can’t recall, so If I broke your heart la-ast night It’s because I love you most of all.” -go see it. emotive, heartbreaking, and genuine.

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a quintessential dc day

Jonathan’s sucky amount of studying = some Emily + Judebear time. It was finally not-freezing-degrees outside today and on top of that it was beautiful, so we decided to take a little walk and visit my favorite place: The Capitol. We made some phone calls, walked all around, and sniffed some very important political ground. All in all, not a bad puppy/mommy date. :)







Now for some Eastern Market bbq, Jonathan’s salsa, and some football with the Shugarts. This will be some much needed fuel for our upcoming week of hecticness…