tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19528365576328039262024-03-05T15:22:58.727-08:00Marissa in New YorkMBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-64794768070137483342011-09-04T18:14:00.000-07:002011-09-06T20:52:21.208-07:00That's all folks!The statistics...<div><br /></div><div>NYC Favorites:</div><div><ul><li>Grocery store: Trader Joe's (reasonably priced food, and <b>man</b> did mom <i>geek out</i> when she saw the cart escalator system. To view 40 seconds of fun, click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0SL-pQvY7Q">here</a>)</li><li>Park: Riverside park along the Hudson. Hands down.</li><li>Hole-in-the-wall eatery: Pommes Frites (I will miss those fries dearly)</li><li>Museum: Natural History (I like dinosaurs)</li><li>Market: Chelsea Market (Give me some sweet jazz music and trendy indoor shopping on a rainy day anytime!)</li><li>Cookie: Levain Bakery (I told my mom this all I wanted for my birthday was one of these hurkin monsters)</li><li>Cupcake: Brooklyn Blackout - <i>divine goodness</i> - from Two Little Red Hens (Mom said it was worth the Guggenheim museum flop to make the trek up there)</li><li>Shopping: I should say H&M, but I'm going to say Chinatown (dang! I can haggle:)</li><li>Show: Do I really have to just pick ONE? Can't do it. I liked em all!!</li></ul><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The past three weeks...</div></div><div><br /></div><div>After signing off at Coltrin, I quickly did my laundry, packed and got ready for my sisters and mom to fly in to the city for a girls weekend. And it was the BEST WEEKEND EVER! Despite the constant rain Sunday and partly Monday, we had a ton of fun. I was their all-inclusive pro tour guide, food guide, subway guide, potty guide, and a whole freaking suitcase full of fun. :) Here are some photos for proof...</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih429UDFSZyxNZtn2_wIG8Eo99KWhlsfpYmZynaqc9TM5BTWxvs3IQUzaBoNV-MNO0S_rGSs2XJMgqf-r8pgdy8w7tBV4v5yxnkdifrWn-YEc3SYiPWWSA7J0oSzoBUXggD-xxtLFk9kqf/s1600/IMG_5514.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih429UDFSZyxNZtn2_wIG8Eo99KWhlsfpYmZynaqc9TM5BTWxvs3IQUzaBoNV-MNO0S_rGSs2XJMgqf-r8pgdy8w7tBV4v5yxnkdifrWn-YEc3SYiPWWSA7J0oSzoBUXggD-xxtLFk9kqf/s400/IMG_5514.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649458327975353346" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUc8dWtEMG_iiG55BtoLEu4WDsapbwnRoq0Wi-L7dVkECHuQhWY8o1Wjh2QfvDZKwJcnNOGxT0bpFt_aHyeyeG071ySn1ZPO26cD5ggyY7gdLKHHW4RhveKOBDcigy3ODx6f0PkoEZYPzo/s1600/IMG_5513.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUc8dWtEMG_iiG55BtoLEu4WDsapbwnRoq0Wi-L7dVkECHuQhWY8o1Wjh2QfvDZKwJcnNOGxT0bpFt_aHyeyeG071ySn1ZPO26cD5ggyY7gdLKHHW4RhveKOBDcigy3ODx6f0PkoEZYPzo/s400/IMG_5513.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649458089063339314" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmiJo76mOgo_I-YJn_bBJHBRRso_q0PIz2pp3j-5tj1rLd5TcPUhcK9yJ3I-d_dJrjKuXpYSmB9rUZ-Wq0kq9CKjVJhwq19Jz3yNHJXvmIaNdq8uTnlkvtswQsnT-HWZROOneuvZwytwVY/s1600/IMG_5495.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmiJo76mOgo_I-YJn_bBJHBRRso_q0PIz2pp3j-5tj1rLd5TcPUhcK9yJ3I-d_dJrjKuXpYSmB9rUZ-Wq0kq9CKjVJhwq19Jz3yNHJXvmIaNdq8uTnlkvtswQsnT-HWZROOneuvZwytwVY/s400/IMG_5495.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649457577652388738" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4S9cgR5BqArndwy0bjiVtK9XOL0gXDQeCN2uzHm0F7-7YdWvR1cLx5MSvF4O4AtwJCpLtwZo1cULTNLD8ZFxHGxCYnWIN76LQD2otZE-9E31LJTnUebApYCi0SxeiURRgSq0yv-4K5KXV/s1600/IMG_5462.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4S9cgR5BqArndwy0bjiVtK9XOL0gXDQeCN2uzHm0F7-7YdWvR1cLx5MSvF4O4AtwJCpLtwZo1cULTNLD8ZFxHGxCYnWIN76LQD2otZE-9E31LJTnUebApYCi0SxeiURRgSq0yv-4K5KXV/s400/IMG_5462.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649457244485200866" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIZLb9vXrpegNFS8uNUIi8Bh8XSL7kU_KZyLNVpze4q0MW3kQRpfdXgM7W-XiaeWpaaHHH_3LP2F1c2HCNCJcLAIs_Q4zX1aaDLCHkYFGy9-_3LbbPJNhjUlriDxiJUMmx4tU19myiz8h/s1600/IMG_5386.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIZLb9vXrpegNFS8uNUIi8Bh8XSL7kU_KZyLNVpze4q0MW3kQRpfdXgM7W-XiaeWpaaHHH_3LP2F1c2HCNCJcLAIs_Q4zX1aaDLCHkYFGy9-_3LbbPJNhjUlriDxiJUMmx4tU19myiz8h/s400/IMG_5386.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649456782598561714" style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjj07WA4REk4s5EFByqgWNgxJvNR1v_3LNuNkc4BoUILUz4u5xkpKn-vZ5JGkje7-wptHmytwBl59bccRTNRfXWS_UEKi1pUIFS47G9rWmQoDSbnNaaJqZs27WZmY7_aQicuNj75mJZY2/s1600/IMG_5380.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjj07WA4REk4s5EFByqgWNgxJvNR1v_3LNuNkc4BoUILUz4u5xkpKn-vZ5JGkje7-wptHmytwBl59bccRTNRfXWS_UEKi1pUIFS47G9rWmQoDSbnNaaJqZs27WZmY7_aQicuNj75mJZY2/s400/IMG_5380.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649456528785177634" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After all the fun and a lloonngg flight back to the west, we took care of some business in Utah. AKA: Wrestling Rugrats and attending my brother Riley's Kneaders Grand Opening. And after a week of bouncing around from place to place and feeling homeless, I finally made it back to Washington where I've mowed the lawn, ate raw corn on the cob, frequented Wally World, visited good friends, canned peaches, went to the rodeo, enjoyed Columbia Basin sunsets and was severely depressed about the shopping choices.</div><div><br /></div><div>Next stop? Rexburg! BYUI University Communications, you better be ready for me. Cause I NEED to be put to work. </div><div><br /></div>marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098268885979274765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-18579366170179863032011-08-08T09:36:00.000-07:002011-08-08T09:44:34.126-07:00Chicken and Waffles<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0lmsFF5sg6HsbSNS3v7yGhHXxOqjPquY7mop_MU-JFZIID8t17SXZNhyphenhyphenS6YMQGl3eLp436RZEFJcjak31ijWrDsZcWgSojJytuqJRn8uKG7YOl81Enal1jXsqwm_T7mVa0pKM2nc7zJ_l/s1600/cbbb89f7850145c3a472d5459aa909a0_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0lmsFF5sg6HsbSNS3v7yGhHXxOqjPquY7mop_MU-JFZIID8t17SXZNhyphenhyphenS6YMQGl3eLp436RZEFJcjak31ijWrDsZcWgSojJytuqJRn8uKG7YOl81Enal1jXsqwm_T7mVa0pKM2nc7zJ_l/s400/cbbb89f7850145c3a472d5459aa909a0_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638526643590338482" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>Yes, you read that right. Chicken and Waffles. And no place better to eat them than at Sylvias in Harlem. After a quiet Saturday Brooke and I went to Sylvias in Harlem to get some good ole Soul Food. We've been waiting all summer to go to this place, and we finally did. A great last hoorah!
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<br /></div><div>For dinner I had fried chicken and waffles. I could feel my arteries hardening... but it was sooo yummy.... I just couldn't stop eating it. </div><div>
<br /></div><div>So. If you ever go to Sylvias, this is how you do it right.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>First off, enjoy the delicious cornbread to start. Then, order chicken and waffles. Skip ordering your lemonade though... It's 2.50 and Country Time. When they bring out your meal, cover your waffles with syrup and pour some of their famous hot sauce in a saucer on the side. Then, proceed to cut your chicken, dip it in hot sauce, then get some of that yummy waffle on the same fork. Put it all together and what do you get? Soul food.... </div><div>
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vKawyExGrEvvRpRvycqODeU_9G-VORz-TXyYUXIa5WJxratjGvk8lC3KwMGwh7wARr3-YytzHQX8RyiPX3ADtHnONvxJth483IJAKaB39zj1Kf6yNFggLSqN30wNqC6icbP33B40NYFc/s1600/a6bdf35f0f92492c96421ba611ee76bc_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vKawyExGrEvvRpRvycqODeU_9G-VORz-TXyYUXIa5WJxratjGvk8lC3KwMGwh7wARr3-YytzHQX8RyiPX3ADtHnONvxJth483IJAKaB39zj1Kf6yNFggLSqN30wNqC6icbP33B40NYFc/s400/a6bdf35f0f92492c96421ba611ee76bc_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638526642401072306" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Harlem</div>marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098268885979274765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-4443575685338146832011-08-06T12:46:00.000-07:002011-08-06T12:59:45.161-07:00Home.Two weeks from today I'll be closer to home than I have been since April 15. I'll be livin it up in Utah for a week, back in Ephrata for a couple, then onto Rexburg. Here's what I'm looking forward to during that time... in no particular order.<div><br /></div><div><ol><li>FAMILY</li><li>FRIENDS</li><li>Kneaders Bakery and Cafe</li><li>Riding in/ driving a car</li><li>Sleeping in my own room - might very well be for the last time... ever.</li><li>Barb & Eds</li><li>Leavenworth (hahahahah)</li><li>BYU-Idaho</li><li>My new job with University Communications</li><li>All my clothes I left back at home (I had to think of a #10)</li></ol><div><br /></div></div>marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10098268885979274765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-8281508465836474832011-08-04T19:17:00.001-07:002011-08-04T19:31:49.007-07:00Favorites.I've had a spectacular summer. It's been everything I could have hoped for and more. I'm grateful for all my new friends, experiences and the growth I've experienced this summer as an individual. Here are my top ten from this summer (no particular order).<div><br /></div><div><ol><li>How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying</li><li>Shakespeare in the Park</li><li>Billy Elliott</li><li>The beach</li><li>WA D.C.</li><li>Delicious bakeries</li><li>Fox & Friends concerts... Plain White T's, Sister Hazel, Augustana, etc.</li><li>American Ballet Theatre</li><li>Monday movies in Bryant Park</li><li>Delicious food</li></ol></div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-49920166247587588992011-08-04T19:15:00.001-07:002011-08-04T19:17:07.015-07:00What I won't miss...This is horrible to say, but there are a few things about this city that I won't miss after I leave here in a couple weeks. <div><br /></div><div>Can you believe it?? </div><div><br /></div><div>Two weeks from today! Flyin' out for Utah.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's my three least favorites about New York City...</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>One.</b> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The smell... dirty city streets are definitely not my thang.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Two.</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hot summer dayz... I'm confident in the fact that I've perspired (it sounds more<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>lady-like than sweat) more this summer than I ever have in my entire life.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Three.</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Metro Cards... I've had three go out on me this month. Don't ask. It's a touchy subject.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was going to do ten, but I couldn't think of anymore past number three... See following posts for what I'll miss most, my favorite summer events, and what I'm looking forward to when I go home.</div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-5549117794121516162011-08-01T12:13:00.000-07:002011-08-02T07:02:10.976-07:00weekend.<div><div><div><div><div><div>Saturday Brooke and I ventured down to the Financial District to go see a few sights. We ate at the Sandwich House for lunch, visited Trinity church, the Wall Street Bull, The Smithsonian National Museum of the Native American, and Battery Park. Afterwards we headed uptown to enjoy some Baked by Melissa - unbelievable small cupcakes that aren't particularly worth the cost - while sitting in the lobby of the Waldorf Astoria hotel. We acted like we belonged, therefore people assumed so. We also made a pass through Tiffany's to pick up some jewelry <span ><em>brochures</em></span>.</div><br /><div>This weekend we also enjoyed the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens as well as some Venezuelan food (Arepas Cafe) and french dessert (Balthazar). </div><br /><div>No big.</div><br /><div>Photos below.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Jg0E-FzPLLKzh9m8QPFhSJxcC7qrCRLQRTIT5z6VVyRkLGlgmy2cxQxhOiVqGKlCT1WZXmUBAmMHwboFHzP_ZvR5JPvb6A3TD7EanUwHYU0fpuwZ_U0BwQt4QR0aKZepWu_SFaixH1A/s1600/4f4f26249b0e456baeaa2376c06f8098_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Jg0E-FzPLLKzh9m8QPFhSJxcC7qrCRLQRTIT5z6VVyRkLGlgmy2cxQxhOiVqGKlCT1WZXmUBAmMHwboFHzP_ZvR5JPvb6A3TD7EanUwHYU0fpuwZ_U0BwQt4QR0aKZepWu_SFaixH1A/s400/4f4f26249b0e456baeaa2376c06f8098_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636258078119210898" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Trinity Church</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5YaeGPie8oELCTOcieS6rNts4BtBMADqQM852lqDD5CFHbvHKkexIaACwhgG_uOvH5p3GBTt4MgaLTAV3iNkqLUwOq3lXFLFDs82M0W8KPZ93WB1bM9C9B8LnrPlbgdLnao-2JsCAULc/s1600/f9a7574883154468983d79dcb7d399a7_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5YaeGPie8oELCTOcieS6rNts4BtBMADqQM852lqDD5CFHbvHKkexIaACwhgG_uOvH5p3GBTt4MgaLTAV3iNkqLUwOq3lXFLFDs82M0W8KPZ93WB1bM9C9B8LnrPlbgdLnao-2JsCAULc/s400/f9a7574883154468983d79dcb7d399a7_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636258092532325010" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yoda</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy9kRDxmNiuJBormnEQZ-swL-oWKtGbYEiFyrhrRPjl3cJOFP2pl5-sr4fmIB_Xh-r8kGsleTK1vx_wXLVaYp3IECryWSiUnfB8brdQZk4hcPwmNJw_3e2HLSp0UYzPfyFqqsM3fxf84M/s1600/82fba6b8f7d6429e95352a4f749be217_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy9kRDxmNiuJBormnEQZ-swL-oWKtGbYEiFyrhrRPjl3cJOFP2pl5-sr4fmIB_Xh-r8kGsleTK1vx_wXLVaYp3IECryWSiUnfB8brdQZk4hcPwmNJw_3e2HLSp0UYzPfyFqqsM3fxf84M/s400/82fba6b8f7d6429e95352a4f749be217_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636258088033531714" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Movie Makers Paradise</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxA63EdXBaQT8UEObt3kbRjr3W344e9UZ9datwCqDXVIhM5y-po1rLTQt9099WsfhGZlPUaHfbsec9RQB0HMcvOcRihoy4bEfaoDuESqEToofyjlCtmzgoV_pux07rGYLbqc_YYrgAmgg/s1600/33b69d74716e4001ad4b5d489fe85a79_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxA63EdXBaQT8UEObt3kbRjr3W344e9UZ9datwCqDXVIhM5y-po1rLTQt9099WsfhGZlPUaHfbsec9RQB0HMcvOcRihoy4bEfaoDuESqEToofyjlCtmzgoV_pux07rGYLbqc_YYrgAmgg/s400/33b69d74716e4001ad4b5d489fe85a79_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636258082875879218" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Arepas</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ8if-aiiUvTujkiqY9Ycwmg9ATHicqCJ9GHw8SryxItIcL93YiqZNVxX93kFfWbx9xJVbRwoJi51Nb4AWwTIgfmMc6Okle3DfcFo0Hz8CDcczz8x6ZNUHxFhgS9rHDBbrt-5lWsc59_Q/s1600/picture%255B1%255D.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ8if-aiiUvTujkiqY9Ycwmg9ATHicqCJ9GHw8SryxItIcL93YiqZNVxX93kFfWbx9xJVbRwoJi51Nb4AWwTIgfmMc6Okle3DfcFo0Hz8CDcczz8x6ZNUHxFhgS9rHDBbrt-5lWsc59_Q/s400/picture%255B1%255D.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636258092810241234" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 264px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Balthazar</div><div></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-17045714801478550742011-07-27T19:29:00.000-07:002011-07-28T06:44:38.066-07:00This is Amateur Night!<div style="text-align: left;">Ever heard of Ella Fitzgerald? Smokey Robinson? Michael Jackson? Then you have the Apollo Theater to thank.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDdM99DcTrr3by4tjYgA5O0VIOejvxvG49mwf8CiZgdbCMc_E10hnF7ZKcRbiffVtJHIBb7BHCeHs-eBYHOZsx_yUA9WKhgzZM3BPQi0tJsM9BGpTyxc-b1aZoThZW6PbqRf16IGv0CY0/s1600/photo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDdM99DcTrr3by4tjYgA5O0VIOejvxvG49mwf8CiZgdbCMc_E10hnF7ZKcRbiffVtJHIBb7BHCeHs-eBYHOZsx_yUA9WKhgzZM3BPQi0tJsM9BGpTyxc-b1aZoThZW6PbqRf16IGv0CY0/s400/photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634398392363224770" style="cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The Apollo Theater in Harlem is one of the most famous music theaters in the United States. And last night? Brooke and I went! We got to Harlem around 7:00 p.m. and got our tickets for the show. The theater was soon jam packed with people.</div><div><br /></div><div> They started out with their opening show - the house band and a soul train dance off. </div><div><br /></div><div>Then came the kids division of the competition. My favorite was a number with two kids - "Alter Ego" and their rap routine. "Put your hands up! SQUEEZE! Move your muscles to the beat!"</div><div><br /></div><div>Last was the adult division. The audience has ultimate power over who gets eliminated in this round. And sadly... one got booed off the stage. Oh well! That's why they call it amateur night.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoMPQlPTY6Ourl7nStcjA8wIidhICCaItbABdnUb66CIFiyXRsH2fKohWDC74hSYuob7o0Sie2v5ztqfZ1jvClNAky9fgyBjOTqy_GeUsPYcB9oudh8WoXgy9wMAuT6gaHs4rVnlwXjO0/s1600/414223a9cb984c07a6d86b5acc0f72ff_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoMPQlPTY6Ourl7nStcjA8wIidhICCaItbABdnUb66CIFiyXRsH2fKohWDC74hSYuob7o0Sie2v5ztqfZ1jvClNAky9fgyBjOTqy_GeUsPYcB9oudh8WoXgy9wMAuT6gaHs4rVnlwXjO0/s400/414223a9cb984c07a6d86b5acc0f72ff_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634398387193564882" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>If you ever have the chance to, go to a show at the Apollo. It changes lives.</div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-37714505063834471522011-07-24T13:10:00.000-07:002011-07-24T13:36:33.935-07:00How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying<div>Best. Night. Ever.</div><div><br /></div><div>I could have died then and there. Fifteen feet from Dan Radcliffe? Yes, please.</div><div><br /></div><div>Saturday morning Brooke and I got up early to go get rush tickets for How to Succeed in Business Without Really trying featuring Dan Radcliffe and John Larroquette. We got to the theatre around 8:30 a.m. and the line was already down the block. I thought for sure we wouldn't get tickets! Brooke counted and there were 98 people in front of us. Each of which would be able to purchase 2 tickets per person. But the line continued to form behind us, so we stuck it out. Finally when the opened the doors at 10:00 a.m. it took about 30 minutes for us to reach the ticket booth. I was shocked when they said there were rush tickets available for that nights performance. Box Tickets! So stoked!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRt5P8OSg_zHAG-kmGgl5FaL4eQ8EKrpZ7psCJQhJxGAf88ZDgAP4dvIIpEQdIFyiNPMh_tyGU_G9ceeLNvIiXR9g3r4I4QBiDKBiS9sGxKr6hhKXegHrcDROA4QB0rfUJMZnXHTRsiQ/s1600/60c2b8e97c5b44c3a12a19c1bb19cfa2_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKRt5P8OSg_zHAG-kmGgl5FaL4eQ8EKrpZ7psCJQhJxGAf88ZDgAP4dvIIpEQdIFyiNPMh_tyGU_G9ceeLNvIiXR9g3r4I4QBiDKBiS9sGxKr6hhKXegHrcDROA4QB0rfUJMZnXHTRsiQ/s400/60c2b8e97c5b44c3a12a19c1bb19cfa2_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633015041667796690" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We made it to the theatre moments before the play started that evening. The orchestra played the overture, a harness was lowered into the orchestra pit, and minutes later, Dan Radcliffe was raised in a harness onto the stage. The crowd went WILD! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">And when I say they went wild, that is THE understatement of the year. </span>We kind of all grew up with this kid watching him on the big screen. And now? In person! </div><div><br /></div><div>The play was so amazing! I'd recommend a trip out here just for that play alone. Radcliffe and Larroquette made the perfect team to make the play what it was. </div><div><br /></div><div>Harry Potter, Thank you for an awesome evening. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhem8te7qWvjrSMuUzD1odd3jF9pe6UG521QZJg3Kil2YwaWJ330sx3NivTQERvDEYl-Ot8xyO16W8PJiQckLnFzv8fdqM6UVIcqRpegomiu3P0KVREGES7nRXuyyhpjF7SSoQtwZuIdKw/s1600/1.152883.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhem8te7qWvjrSMuUzD1odd3jF9pe6UG521QZJg3Kil2YwaWJ330sx3NivTQERvDEYl-Ot8xyO16W8PJiQckLnFzv8fdqM6UVIcqRpegomiu3P0KVREGES7nRXuyyhpjF7SSoQtwZuIdKw/s1600/1.152883.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 338px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhem8te7qWvjrSMuUzD1odd3jF9pe6UG521QZJg3Kil2YwaWJ330sx3NivTQERvDEYl-Ot8xyO16W8PJiQckLnFzv8fdqM6UVIcqRpegomiu3P0KVREGES7nRXuyyhpjF7SSoQtwZuIdKw/s400/1.152883.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633015037829184530" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Expelliarmus!</div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-77455890477740482082011-07-24T13:01:00.000-07:002011-07-24T13:09:14.460-07:00Saturday Eats<div style="text-align: left;">While wandering around Saturday, I tried a few new eating places - Beecher's Handmade Cheese and Milk and Cookies.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgppADo_-u140sL5RSMkoMTPAQbOv_hU6wefIhyphenhyphenMBpLx-RHQ1IczAG7PC60WQlVBGWzGFBOlR4EkO9Gt3Yo_BcBGXB3_c5w7fKYf9kx23effX055mafLZLP3LPXsNLwuxqWUIwKRQToDu8/s1600/8c02e690b72a4eaf8cb0a9dd7222f3f8_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgppADo_-u140sL5RSMkoMTPAQbOv_hU6wefIhyphenhyphenMBpLx-RHQ1IczAG7PC60WQlVBGWzGFBOlR4EkO9Gt3Yo_BcBGXB3_c5w7fKYf9kx23effX055mafLZLP3LPXsNLwuxqWUIwKRQToDu8/s400/8c02e690b72a4eaf8cb0a9dd7222f3f8_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633011853534883810" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">At Beecher's Handmade Cheese I had the Flagstaff grilled cheese which is cheese and whole grain mustard. Oh my goodness... delicious! And good news? There's one in Seattle! Not that it does me any good that I'll be in Rexburg for the next year, but for all of you back home? Try it!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDm4XOjYScX9dNfN43omrn2c2tddqW_NPINzZ6itFifQJYBZlIwfFtE4vuZLa9PG0k3RlIdlsjmcmzjRzc4_WGBjhHI9af9REExvnqAG2ex5IskLpuGA4Na-vO-qJqeSy2sDQ0l7USXXc/s1600/IMG_5322.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDm4XOjYScX9dNfN43omrn2c2tddqW_NPINzZ6itFifQJYBZlIwfFtE4vuZLa9PG0k3RlIdlsjmcmzjRzc4_WGBjhHI9af9REExvnqAG2ex5IskLpuGA4Na-vO-qJqeSy2sDQ0l7USXXc/s1600/IMG_5322.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDm4XOjYScX9dNfN43omrn2c2tddqW_NPINzZ6itFifQJYBZlIwfFtE4vuZLa9PG0k3RlIdlsjmcmzjRzc4_WGBjhHI9af9REExvnqAG2ex5IskLpuGA4Na-vO-qJqeSy2sDQ0l7USXXc/s400/IMG_5322.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633009457186811362" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDm4XOjYScX9dNfN43omrn2c2tddqW_NPINzZ6itFifQJYBZlIwfFtE4vuZLa9PG0k3RlIdlsjmcmzjRzc4_WGBjhHI9af9REExvnqAG2ex5IskLpuGA4Na-vO-qJqeSy2sDQ0l7USXXc/s1600/IMG_5322.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I've actually been to Milk and Cookies before, but I don't think I wrote about it before. Milk and Cookies is located in the West Village. It's tiny - sits about eight people. I got a salted oats surprise cookie, a dark chocolate mint cookie and a glass of milk. YEUM! Not as good as Levain bakery cookies, but still very good. </div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-500307437621320402011-07-24T12:46:00.001-07:002011-07-24T13:01:15.275-07:00Time is ticking<div style="text-align: left;">Time is becoming short here, so Saturday I took some time to wander the West Village and Soho area and took photos. Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GnHPUGlRrug32vxiozllPflu9eEyQcYq_HipNDpwGnfo-1kMI4TcHgxgkNgAEb75sz0FmWAaRRizMKaiumYy4_JNOgFX0r3g1dlsxhkt1RQ6T-bQow2geimffwT59GAMDwVhlGgA39Y/s1600/IMG_5326.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GnHPUGlRrug32vxiozllPflu9eEyQcYq_HipNDpwGnfo-1kMI4TcHgxgkNgAEb75sz0FmWAaRRizMKaiumYy4_JNOgFX0r3g1dlsxhkt1RQ6T-bQow2geimffwT59GAMDwVhlGgA39Y/s400/IMG_5326.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633010257711398242" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Locksmith in West Village</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDDl-JIAskpEyFJD9Zy2DJS9VqB8YX8sLDGj82Zv5vgYCYpi-H3CLGwdOMXiHWF5KbLE5Vi2SG1BiOxxANN-pTDUyyz0dxzC0zFnEYNrY5k6CVSCsNgtaXNvRKaJ9Chwv6anHDb1Byk4/s1600/IMG_5341.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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Bouchon Chocolate - the best brownie you will ever have. You will only need one of these little guys to get your fill of sweetness.</div><div><br /></div><div>2. Pistachio Macaroon</div><div><br /></div><div>3. Vanilla Macaroon</div><div><br /></div><div>4. Vanilla Eclair</div><div><br /></div><div>All. Delish. </div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-23603207080019374612011-07-18T09:48:00.000-07:002011-07-18T09:54:52.425-07:00El Rincon Del SaborI can't believe I forgot to blog about this place. <div><br /></div><div>For lunch about a month ago, Celestyn wanted to get tacos. So Barry, the witty Irish man I work with, went to work finding a local taco place for us to try. He found El Rincon Del Sabor just around the corner. It's an authentic Ecuadorian restaurant above some cheap jewelry stores down the street. </div><div><br /></div><div>So we headed over. </div><div><br /></div><div>Went up three flights of stairs and entered what he thought was the restaurant. </div><div><br /></div><div>I said, "Barry, I don't think this is it." <i>I could see Arabic writing around the restaurant...</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>"Sure it is!" he said. He picked up the menu. "Nope! It's not."</div><div><br /></div><div>So we exited and went up further in the tiny building. </div><div><br /></div><div>Destination met. Mission accomplished. Best, authentic latin american food I've ever had. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/114/397055496_aab0fb3480.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/114/397055496_aab0fb3480.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-3965117901934657012011-07-18T09:25:00.000-07:002011-07-18T09:45:29.661-07:00Update.Posts have been sparse lately. My time here in NY is shortening. I better get my list out and get everything checked off! Five more weeks! So here's what's happened this last week that is noteworthy. It's not much.<div><br /></div><div>Number one: I was offered a job by University Communications at BYUI to work in their department full time this fall. I'll be working as a web content and print manager along with other responsibilities they feel inclined to give me. </div><div><br /></div><div>Number two: Harry Potter marathon. In preparation for Saturday's IMAX showing of the final Harry Potter, my roommate Hayley and I watched bits and pieces of the Harry Potter series.</div><div><br /></div><div>Number three: I discovered really clever subway station artwork. 14th and 8th off the A,C has these little guys scattered about.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjScWexQfV4b6IXywLPfYz8z8qd0SIWryAIQvT7BChTgMinjuBp6CGx06kybhAUyTkSpOMSu0lkbLxQjjCGsMaBRj8_DmQG6bj8XxCZd0zAKqBXkh1WnYjW5L6USZirxeWP8bcJ-cafCgY/s1600/05d63639f5484ffc96c8b57604400387_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjScWexQfV4b6IXywLPfYz8z8qd0SIWryAIQvT7BChTgMinjuBp6CGx06kybhAUyTkSpOMSu0lkbLxQjjCGsMaBRj8_DmQG6bj8XxCZd0zAKqBXkh1WnYjW5L6USZirxeWP8bcJ-cafCgY/s400/05d63639f5484ffc96c8b57604400387_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630732842695779458" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Subway Figurines </div><div><br /></div><div>Number four: Explored Chelsea Market with Brooke. Ate at the Green Table. Delish! I had grilled cheese with blueberry chutney and tomato soup. All of a sudden, I realized that something as simple as a grilled cheese sandwich could be considered "gourmet". Chelsea Market is kind of a hidden gem of NYC. Next time around I will be trying the crepe stand.</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9D_VE3MJoWWHB0-ddNf-VAk8UVtDsdXZA7YiKwbeJJ2Ji6QV3sIYePlmgoORLw3BQeRhlGa73ql6kQARfGnt4bqGUignxHeHlY75n2SMTB4Ow-I-JUMcE_9ykZI3nw1PEz0cx0SdjqA/s1600/ny_chelsea_market_06_171.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9D_VE3MJoWWHB0-ddNf-VAk8UVtDsdXZA7YiKwbeJJ2Ji6QV3sIYePlmgoORLw3BQeRhlGa73ql6kQARfGnt4bqGUignxHeHlY75n2SMTB4Ow-I-JUMcE_9ykZI3nw1PEz0cx0SdjqA/s400/ny_chelsea_market_06_171.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630733192641096722" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chelsea Market</div><div><br /></div><div>Number five: Discovered the <a href="http://www.themaritimehotel.com/">Maritime Hotel's</a> rooftop pool. They didn't say anything when we walked in. We are considering bringing swimsuits next time. Yes? Yes. </div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQeYt6lbuLLIGzyent6qnM2axmk9gHJBgJObtOHGYt_E_X3Y6W1cpJ1hDi_tIr45ZnGTDLtltPbqrYkNVkwrW49y_yXgGpPDwUQjKUe6qVSs3s6o41MNBgF3_9P3f9PaLe7pDyETMwyH4/s1600/54ebfc398f994e5db2f6baad9cda4e58_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQeYt6lbuLLIGzyent6qnM2axmk9gHJBgJObtOHGYt_E_X3Y6W1cpJ1hDi_tIr45ZnGTDLtltPbqrYkNVkwrW49y_yXgGpPDwUQjKUe6qVSs3s6o41MNBgF3_9P3f9PaLe7pDyETMwyH4/s400/54ebfc398f994e5db2f6baad9cda4e58_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630732853457357298" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Maritime Hotel Courtyard</div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-87273547682444779532011-07-15T11:35:00.000-07:002011-07-15T11:45:07.936-07:00Enter. Harvey.<div style="text-align: left;">A new man has rolled into my life recently. And this is how he came to be.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The creative side of my brain has been itching to be put to use lately, so Celestyn and I created a little friend.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Enter.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Harvey. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-eFOXSlTKcofA4_LmOdF85WmELV9jtADxc3RHgxb8n9kH9bcsPYxN-aQjxwxJxsNEQElUKZZ8CWkfDg8LxD3Zk0ZU7_7yCJ1aK1p0fRT46YhaV-QyymMb_o3t4odX7bO2eVCjkQu_gTc/s1600/555922b129b44ad3addac87c12cb1927_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-eFOXSlTKcofA4_LmOdF85WmELV9jtADxc3RHgxb8n9kH9bcsPYxN-aQjxwxJxsNEQElUKZZ8CWkfDg8LxD3Zk0ZU7_7yCJ1aK1p0fRT46YhaV-QyymMb_o3t4odX7bO2eVCjkQu_gTc/s200/555922b129b44ad3addac87c12cb1927_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629651549062787266" style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdAcymi_aaMX6cnPRC_7BpEGtcXeDC_kKuDxNRYoBGZMb04HeZFGC-azojgbteSFLok6d8FZlKmyydR379p7dAQ1YFZ0hUPjeTWww4niGEk2G4D8S8ioVqj_B_SPYeUl1Mkvs-b-B7sc/s1600/8cd85b501fd24e14adc7cc3c2a9ffacc_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdAcymi_aaMX6cnPRC_7BpEGtcXeDC_kKuDxNRYoBGZMb04HeZFGC-azojgbteSFLok6d8FZlKmyydR379p7dAQ1YFZ0hUPjeTWww4niGEk2G4D8S8ioVqj_B_SPYeUl1Mkvs-b-B7sc/s200/8cd85b501fd24e14adc7cc3c2a9ffacc_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629651477987728914" style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjUzYphW56zRQ_he8b15IREHUcMgEAPz5tL0Wvxt2TaJPZNnvSrR9TwTuz50VFHqefhY5ejXJYvhqUYeAvECLSSPQue77zXDpl2RMFHPe0nLrbAoTnK9khmszKiXS7dYg1h-1DZq6xlUM/s1600/7b09b1b43edf47cfa9b0fd2d4b293036_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjUzYphW56zRQ_he8b15IREHUcMgEAPz5tL0Wvxt2TaJPZNnvSrR9TwTuz50VFHqefhY5ejXJYvhqUYeAvECLSSPQue77zXDpl2RMFHPe0nLrbAoTnK9khmszKiXS7dYg1h-1DZq6xlUM/s200/7b09b1b43edf47cfa9b0fd2d4b293036_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629651476296404034" style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0hWeOF6aqXprXxLv5Y8Jl8OdMnAb1FI6jPPUGYkA8DVhsZnmvyzQoFEPvlx2Y_Sb1YtnBFD3TCr-7VRv9T58LnC1QAx049EoApCfsy1pNnMUM8rAKE1Fmf2bT3hWOyUBrWjKpXn1K9I/s1600/9683dbb4f63b44769909551b66e1a04c_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0hWeOF6aqXprXxLv5Y8Jl8OdMnAb1FI6jPPUGYkA8DVhsZnmvyzQoFEPvlx2Y_Sb1YtnBFD3TCr-7VRv9T58LnC1QAx049EoApCfsy1pNnMUM8rAKE1Fmf2bT3hWOyUBrWjKpXn1K9I/s200/9683dbb4f63b44769909551b66e1a04c_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629651485738297378" style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCFAB9Mel4zh4bIQUtpUJOM5eMZC4T_qVv1iy_RAC_g-BUJ7gGogh7AmcZzY-rFd-sH-7Tb7P-zbGg1m7yvAds4ioLmN89jv-hc6Ol_zx6-oCI3qFh-S7c7XuWhm5HReE45jP7Gu6ta8/s1600/1c6c82cf5d7f4f69b2f03ebe4ec581b1_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCFAB9Mel4zh4bIQUtpUJOM5eMZC4T_qVv1iy_RAC_g-BUJ7gGogh7AmcZzY-rFd-sH-7Tb7P-zbGg1m7yvAds4ioLmN89jv-hc6Ol_zx6-oCI3qFh-S7c7XuWhm5HReE45jP7Gu6ta8/s200/1c6c82cf5d7f4f69b2f03ebe4ec581b1_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629651469859166386" style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDYSC2gCfo6x8cTW5GX2DpnJJ45opdjuxGdaLhO_dgSJuUGS_kfBVESeBLbAmIShEKHu9EgvFPt9TwBjAl8nTgFnozbT7gS2hk73JkJ4lAzxIcj_RV4M6oeTlPdsuH026Y3KVPstIBgCI/s1600/6ab7fca23f7d4164badea2a97b6eb917_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDYSC2gCfo6x8cTW5GX2DpnJJ45opdjuxGdaLhO_dgSJuUGS_kfBVESeBLbAmIShEKHu9EgvFPt9TwBjAl8nTgFnozbT7gS2hk73JkJ4lAzxIcj_RV4M6oeTlPdsuH026Y3KVPstIBgCI/s200/6ab7fca23f7d4164badea2a97b6eb917_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629651471514926418" style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can follow his story at <a href="http://harveyrolls.blogspot.com/">www.harveyrolls.blogspot.com</a>.</div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-87884475379801714742011-07-11T15:01:00.001-07:002011-07-11T15:04:01.229-07:00Bouchon Bakery<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6o9HxLsQzez6QpLvNO8AVzT1UjSv4_L5cWqmrONSoPQc_T0Kq_lzz2IfGw1awkzocfj-l62Xu4qn0sXtESot_83ulszOh-nBasrIuOhS5HESYQd-0PsmrfrA4k8d1k6B8vkOLeEFjrQ/s1600/604f8c865e354347b39e3a2b4066828e_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6o9HxLsQzez6QpLvNO8AVzT1UjSv4_L5cWqmrONSoPQc_T0Kq_lzz2IfGw1awkzocfj-l62Xu4qn0sXtESot_83ulszOh-nBasrIuOhS5HESYQd-0PsmrfrA4k8d1k6B8vkOLeEFjrQ/s400/604f8c865e354347b39e3a2b4066828e_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628218523303495378" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Looking for Macaroon cookies? Go no further than Bouchon Bakery located in Rockefeller Plaza! We tried the pistachio and chocolate. Pistachio was my favorite and the teller also recommended the vanilla. </div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-89180056647739942452011-07-10T14:53:00.000-07:002011-07-10T15:25:23.115-07:00American Ballet Theatre<div style="text-align: left;">Saturday I was able to attend the American Ballet Theatre's production of The Sleeping Beauty with my friends Celestyn and Kristina. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My first and only impression of ballet previous to this was The Nutcracker in Provo. Let me tell you, don't judge the ballet until you've seen the REAL DEAL. The performance was breathtaking. The costumes were beautiful and - forgive me - sparkly... </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Uv-KyJglSIs8nLcCfNxiCEw5iRrT1R4I6uXmb2Kj847M5dS8NGTtSodewLwKU8rFn3ZQEa5G1M4DP3vzKGdC8_G0Sh0bX2c9BsHvaR3guiQgysx_P86D5rhch249FJUOF1S6yWQiIcw/s1600/dance_0910_abt_lrg.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Uv-KyJglSIs8nLcCfNxiCEw5iRrT1R4I6uXmb2Kj847M5dS8NGTtSodewLwKU8rFn3ZQEa5G1M4DP3vzKGdC8_G0Sh0bX2c9BsHvaR3guiQgysx_P86D5rhch249FJUOF1S6yWQiIcw/s320/dance_0910_abt_lrg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627852163744937826" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLK-n65yDkhlx90DlC-qaMxeZOB0ZozxqhfbFxT1wwdKOqBQ2u8I15alNEXtROlJd3Bv7mU4TwaVsuVWtjg6fw1ImqIw1twOyqdVYiMXWMOFx40G2GlM4Y08TQ2ulGrJsHT5q_24HbFE/s1600/jr_rb_beauty2_morera_500.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLK-n65yDkhlx90DlC-qaMxeZOB0ZozxqhfbFxT1wwdKOqBQ2u8I15alNEXtROlJd3Bv7mU4TwaVsuVWtjg6fw1ImqIw1twOyqdVYiMXWMOFx40G2GlM4Y08TQ2ulGrJsHT5q_24HbFE/s1600/jr_rb_beauty2_morera_500.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLK-n65yDkhlx90DlC-qaMxeZOB0ZozxqhfbFxT1wwdKOqBQ2u8I15alNEXtROlJd3Bv7mU4TwaVsuVWtjg6fw1ImqIw1twOyqdVYiMXWMOFx40G2GlM4Y08TQ2ulGrJsHT5q_24HbFE/s320/jr_rb_beauty2_morera_500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627852159847349090" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 236px; " /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Girls, remember when you were little and dreamed of being a ballerina? Yeah... I'm back to that.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7LsGfZWTluWgO9Zr8wQ1jE3sfWJD-aNFD0emeTwOSNosJekdT-tjKSRxBDu7nTA62CsLoLMLrkEOv0EjPnfgdBRQIEGd9ys7iVz8Ec-fYp6bLpOUMOt4Xv3QRhjP46o-H_w_7DdQoZ4/s1600/IMG_0419.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7LsGfZWTluWgO9Zr8wQ1jE3sfWJD-aNFD0emeTwOSNosJekdT-tjKSRxBDu7nTA62CsLoLMLrkEOv0EjPnfgdBRQIEGd9ys7iVz8Ec-fYp6bLpOUMOt4Xv3QRhjP46o-H_w_7DdQoZ4/s320/IMG_0419.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627848221099727394" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5dNK_hi0KB7Ptu6kQ8QePkA37SHlgSlakn6lcrwk602sE07SPXpynwBJoqqCTYGDgXIzQ4byZGwDCpeCiFRTPHcOxjq8OhC82PIfJyukw8hMjfPykurBi5MM0sTZFYNCknEpNJFprxE/s1600/IMG_0421.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5dNK_hi0KB7Ptu6kQ8QePkA37SHlgSlakn6lcrwk602sE07SPXpynwBJoqqCTYGDgXIzQ4byZGwDCpeCiFRTPHcOxjq8OhC82PIfJyukw8hMjfPykurBi5MM0sTZFYNCknEpNJFprxE/s320/IMG_0421.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627848237815764114" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcJO1mKpvwCkK86ZWywSdoaZZ5t0oYqXXZZ24hQsb20puavBYf-uYqJvKUByESbsOb6mpWT_Ei-FBf-LdqbzeNJNm8Gk8KT0M7j3_r1wWkM30s60UgBFlK6SwbbrpWEREvpu559-A7uUo/s1600/IMG_0417.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcJO1mKpvwCkK86ZWywSdoaZZ5t0oYqXXZZ24hQsb20puavBYf-uYqJvKUByESbsOb6mpWT_Ei-FBf-LdqbzeNJNm8Gk8KT0M7j3_r1wWkM30s60UgBFlK6SwbbrpWEREvpu559-A7uUo/s320/IMG_0417.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627848225779552834" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8u4SflMLWeiCsDul_IO8xPOaSgKUPHdiVtWOy_NxqZ9YqdGrSwKW4dBbEGrSkXZqDifQysNyBQNzCBHNSHgfnVuwL5wUDR1Jc7oEx59EYZPF8_FYXmhtACmOqxfILSbHME5OsDdDGCM/s1600/IMG_0423.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8u4SflMLWeiCsDul_IO8xPOaSgKUPHdiVtWOy_NxqZ9YqdGrSwKW4dBbEGrSkXZqDifQysNyBQNzCBHNSHgfnVuwL5wUDR1Jc7oEx59EYZPF8_FYXmhtACmOqxfILSbHME5OsDdDGCM/s1600/IMG_0423.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8u4SflMLWeiCsDul_IO8xPOaSgKUPHdiVtWOy_NxqZ9YqdGrSwKW4dBbEGrSkXZqDifQysNyBQNzCBHNSHgfnVuwL5wUDR1Jc7oEx59EYZPF8_FYXmhtACmOqxfILSbHME5OsDdDGCM/s320/IMG_0423.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627848215905864466" /></a></div></div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-17627549016335941252011-07-05T13:17:00.000-07:002011-07-05T17:58:19.228-07:00Washington D.C.Several people have told me to take advantage of trips to other major east coast cities while in NYC this summer. This past holiday weekend Brooke and I spent some time in our nation's capitol. A BIG thank you to our hosts Kristen and Andrew Harding for letting us crash in their guest bedroom. Kristen is Brooke's best friend from BYU. <div><br /></div><div>So here's how it went...</div><div><br /></div><div>Friday we caught the Bolt Bus at 8:30 p.m. from NYC to Washington D.C. We arrived at approximately 12:45 a.m. and took the Metro out to Shady Grove in Bethesda, MD. Got to bed around 3:00 a.m.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>DAY ONE</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>The next morning we all (our hosts included) took off for Arlington, VA to see Arlington cemetery. Andrew's grandpa is buried at Arlington and his family has a sweet VIP pass that allows you to drive anywhere in the cemetery. SWEET. We were able to see the changing of the guard and the amphitheater. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWC4L5liH6MxJC6Tk1_o5lKfRNeFEKqhH7AzgpYhaHTISF39GAWyZesaBhtQ8VW8b2-i6FtZcFlSXVjXVwN7jwowXSY3vyY1xYPnhlbvto8qZKORXt_0MEgY7E1N2CcfqEmSRF9OF264Y/s1600/IMG_5032.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWC4L5liH6MxJC6Tk1_o5lKfRNeFEKqhH7AzgpYhaHTISF39GAWyZesaBhtQ8VW8b2-i6FtZcFlSXVjXVwN7jwowXSY3vyY1xYPnhlbvto8qZKORXt_0MEgY7E1N2CcfqEmSRF9OF264Y/s320/IMG_5032.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626028574694733810" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgS_5STTr3KC9HCazgf7AsQ50OYEsZfIqZpmURnbcSA7Kojq22HmFjiM_dcbZauFOriEo3cgbGWW0p0iXh-uJW_phH6lXZL4umBEI69m_ksWjnwmNOwuMZNPzq8UbKhsedIYVx6LY3Pno/s1600/IMG_5041.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgS_5STTr3KC9HCazgf7AsQ50OYEsZfIqZpmURnbcSA7Kojq22HmFjiM_dcbZauFOriEo3cgbGWW0p0iXh-uJW_phH6lXZL4umBEI69m_ksWjnwmNOwuMZNPzq8UbKhsedIYVx6LY3Pno/s320/IMG_5041.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626028582549359218" style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNxLFWknFwNYZrvp0qQwcebGkZd8WfUeLBviJbQTu0cW7nhxD1jD2XKsmLMxBCS3CU-FwCqYqdjfF_ismdOruqrp4lLrP9Q5cfPsOEIX4OFNEj99oVYtFd9ApK51YxzZZwm6kNOzAMtcY/s1600/IMG_5049.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNxLFWknFwNYZrvp0qQwcebGkZd8WfUeLBviJbQTu0cW7nhxD1jD2XKsmLMxBCS3CU-FwCqYqdjfF_ismdOruqrp4lLrP9Q5cfPsOEIX4OFNEj99oVYtFd9ApK51YxzZZwm6kNOzAMtcY/s320/IMG_5049.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626028592075480402" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNxLFWknFwNYZrvp0qQwcebGkZd8WfUeLBviJbQTu0cW7nhxD1jD2XKsmLMxBCS3CU-FwCqYqdjfF_ismdOruqrp4lLrP9Q5cfPsOEIX4OFNEj99oVYtFd9ApK51YxzZZwm6kNOzAMtcY/s1600/IMG_5049.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJSsJWolfD-UNSN6sfm3bk32R6zzsq544MB8uu9MJ8NyM-zSxCdiy3uW7aAp_rk6QEm0efxCweyPotOAAsAUAnDZCzD0co0ydrV5gp_KxoZkVGP3OB2Nhl4SXTFiIsksKjSTImqVBNap8/s1600/IMG_5046.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJSsJWolfD-UNSN6sfm3bk32R6zzsq544MB8uu9MJ8NyM-zSxCdiy3uW7aAp_rk6QEm0efxCweyPotOAAsAUAnDZCzD0co0ydrV5gp_KxoZkVGP3OB2Nhl4SXTFiIsksKjSTImqVBNap8/s320/IMG_5046.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626028588736833634" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_fJOVIlUDaBj7uE1j0_miu_eQxyCm1QdiZVTjOAOJX2P58uC8jjyickqV7UI5j7fdvl9khkUvtc_SDGabSlkxEyxleZDp6vxea3Pk1q4kAYuPDVUNa_fBpMXCM5DG0cL2yZaWHO_vBio/s1600/IMG_5051.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_fJOVIlUDaBj7uE1j0_miu_eQxyCm1QdiZVTjOAOJX2P58uC8jjyickqV7UI5j7fdvl9khkUvtc_SDGabSlkxEyxleZDp6vxea3Pk1q4kAYuPDVUNa_fBpMXCM5DG0cL2yZaWHO_vBio/s320/IMG_5051.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626028602449438962" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After visiting the cemetery we headed over to the 9/11 memorial at the Pentagon. This memorial is so well planned out. Throughout the memorial there are benches with names of people who died at that site. The benches that "point away" from the Pentagon are those who died at the Pentagon. Those that "point towards" the Pentagon are those who died in the airplane. The benches are then laid out in a grid pattern with dates running along the perimeter of the area. This allows you to see how old the victims at this site were. The youngest was born in 1998. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tzNgaIRusj9sUvtRMPYfZwcqBNkuAdHAcJnhvOJHKNl-h0sdH5D8jqASl2GoY1PZ2g4gMfEgaxnKHJAPHW6TTugQf_U-zf-u8KrvsXX1CiMLFx09nfsy6AbSzU77HFbigROExzzRI00/s1600/IMG_5059.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tzNgaIRusj9sUvtRMPYfZwcqBNkuAdHAcJnhvOJHKNl-h0sdH5D8jqASl2GoY1PZ2g4gMfEgaxnKHJAPHW6TTugQf_U-zf-u8KrvsXX1CiMLFx09nfsy6AbSzU77HFbigROExzzRI00/s320/IMG_5059.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626029629435897138" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9tzNgaIRusj9sUvtRMPYfZwcqBNkuAdHAcJnhvOJHKNl-h0sdH5D8jqASl2GoY1PZ2g4gMfEgaxnKHJAPHW6TTugQf_U-zf-u8KrvsXX1CiMLFx09nfsy6AbSzU77HFbigROExzzRI00/s1600/IMG_5059.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtfQ68O89XTi8jTAgfzGtBTxcQYgd8TmuVj2-P17Ml6Ihs0y3Dv5kMrGLzm5actiZKZMUj2Hlqb_rFrm1pKMm7WHdXH1XXHzbIa7YG1r5gniBFsScKFMehyphenhyphent7-eroshMHDLqKQ4F0TBE/s1600/IMG_5062.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtfQ68O89XTi8jTAgfzGtBTxcQYgd8TmuVj2-P17Ml6Ihs0y3Dv5kMrGLzm5actiZKZMUj2Hlqb_rFrm1pKMm7WHdXH1XXHzbIa7YG1r5gniBFsScKFMehyphenhyphent7-eroshMHDLqKQ4F0TBE/s320/IMG_5062.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626029614150397714" style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtfQ68O89XTi8jTAgfzGtBTxcQYgd8TmuVj2-P17Ml6Ihs0y3Dv5kMrGLzm5actiZKZMUj2Hlqb_rFrm1pKMm7WHdXH1XXHzbIa7YG1r5gniBFsScKFMehyphenhyphent7-eroshMHDLqKQ4F0TBE/s1600/IMG_5062.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAc7O18t2X9SQjA6kYrrOVvocS89D-ToMdVA6TlzRzoEgHJRd0p7W30TZUxKJAN4-VAVwaIKlsbz4nuLhM2Qj4NwnF-OjoHApCgo7ICm1C1EjQ0UbQMXpM6LcPbMbU8EffK77dFOGrqo/s1600/IMG_5063.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAc7O18t2X9SQjA6kYrrOVvocS89D-ToMdVA6TlzRzoEgHJRd0p7W30TZUxKJAN4-VAVwaIKlsbz4nuLhM2Qj4NwnF-OjoHApCgo7ICm1C1EjQ0UbQMXpM6LcPbMbU8EffK77dFOGrqo/s320/IMG_5063.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626029607891659698" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAc7O18t2X9SQjA6kYrrOVvocS89D-ToMdVA6TlzRzoEgHJRd0p7W30TZUxKJAN4-VAVwaIKlsbz4nuLhM2Qj4NwnF-OjoHApCgo7ICm1C1EjQ0UbQMXpM6LcPbMbU8EffK77dFOGrqo/s1600/IMG_5063.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyTx6uftUzMGcbHzNcOIUKI1Oa9drsTODMIWM7QhGR-u48aMwOEy3PQ7vGLndaX1Z8JiPKTomPbWGzUX14WgAoP6ccrsn5P6h6AtVPtTP4Rl2KhWijWs3S3urYAASiQzfX0Yvbwnzv234/s1600/IMG_5070.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyTx6uftUzMGcbHzNcOIUKI1Oa9drsTODMIWM7QhGR-u48aMwOEy3PQ7vGLndaX1Z8JiPKTomPbWGzUX14WgAoP6ccrsn5P6h6AtVPtTP4Rl2KhWijWs3S3urYAASiQzfX0Yvbwnzv234/s320/IMG_5070.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626029599772686450" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Kristen and Andrew dropped Brooke and I at the National Mall afterwards. From there we went to the Washington Monument and the American History museum. We then headed back to Bethesda and then out to Gibson Island for dinner with some of Kristen and Andrew's friends. Gibson island is where The Great Gatsby takes place. It was so gorgeous out there! I think I could take up a private island...</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1qoqllzqkpBK3cK_WFe2ialxGIyqZZbKgONvZqJXgn025je0wJboxlAChT6RmCicgEZJher0n3sICMiMGXYnqn-2_fnAH10GWbx8vwMDh57bO3hiTi5aivA6UbNXKCu-wf94lU596Yi4/s1600/IMG_5077.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1qoqllzqkpBK3cK_WFe2ialxGIyqZZbKgONvZqJXgn025je0wJboxlAChT6RmCicgEZJher0n3sICMiMGXYnqn-2_fnAH10GWbx8vwMDh57bO3hiTi5aivA6UbNXKCu-wf94lU596Yi4/s320/IMG_5077.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626030284718854626" style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1qoqllzqkpBK3cK_WFe2ialxGIyqZZbKgONvZqJXgn025je0wJboxlAChT6RmCicgEZJher0n3sICMiMGXYnqn-2_fnAH10GWbx8vwMDh57bO3hiTi5aivA6UbNXKCu-wf94lU596Yi4/s1600/IMG_5077.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJNsrOhXB1Wb9GdVaN3j3-n0ffumIiCE-8wgldSSLP0QkKe5UwEFihA7OAPrdO7LbkLnhsFenEzgxDxIyQfX7r0fr6zQZLY60NH19fq6qpl8YU_9JbaxddEGpFv6AlhATFo85XIMhDzA/s1600/IMG_5085.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJNsrOhXB1Wb9GdVaN3j3-n0ffumIiCE-8wgldSSLP0QkKe5UwEFihA7OAPrdO7LbkLnhsFenEzgxDxIyQfX7r0fr6zQZLY60NH19fq6qpl8YU_9JbaxddEGpFv6AlhATFo85XIMhDzA/s320/IMG_5085.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626030273038658530" style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJNsrOhXB1Wb9GdVaN3j3-n0ffumIiCE-8wgldSSLP0QkKe5UwEFihA7OAPrdO7LbkLnhsFenEzgxDxIyQfX7r0fr6zQZLY60NH19fq6qpl8YU_9JbaxddEGpFv6AlhATFo85XIMhDzA/s1600/IMG_5085.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHIVsd6XhgS-zm9OgiAHmSfvYeLNfCISkkcEXZFSFQADg8vpsyD49BPxpUgMLzM-_LvAYG0QBHDX_3hjoE_DrUM_sv8FCBpPaqaKjhcA541Nayjezk0VLh4epJlLfI3Z-uwEnWbCWji4/s1600/IMG_5089.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHIVsd6XhgS-zm9OgiAHmSfvYeLNfCISkkcEXZFSFQADg8vpsyD49BPxpUgMLzM-_LvAYG0QBHDX_3hjoE_DrUM_sv8FCBpPaqaKjhcA541Nayjezk0VLh4epJlLfI3Z-uwEnWbCWji4/s320/IMG_5089.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626030269969328802" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>DAY TWO</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Sunday we saw A LOT. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZaZB5NZ5uQugRpbY6Dt-N7a3uOPn0zwtf0C5EY81pr8lXnAhQNMGSx1j4PwxmdQuWDj21jkWwXgytALPlq1sXRU5CNlfabLNRTQ6D8X0BQdYrm82DNGZM_vfhxXW-AY808gzBjlZaVuw/s1600/IMG_5103.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZaZB5NZ5uQugRpbY6Dt-N7a3uOPn0zwtf0C5EY81pr8lXnAhQNMGSx1j4PwxmdQuWDj21jkWwXgytALPlq1sXRU5CNlfabLNRTQ6D8X0BQdYrm82DNGZM_vfhxXW-AY808gzBjlZaVuw/s320/IMG_5103.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626031206548009234" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">White House</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5GC1y3bZ701cdW8Is2zdRURvQR6xOnZuCqL_WOGnbpOkR2090j-V1LLL87L5aLtisAT0M249x9gtrC3t1d7QYBqp0XwyiKgAEZdbjFg_kpReWPe_OP0k4vyH9FgYNo4Lz-qaDPp-2GG0/s1600/IMG_5121.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5GC1y3bZ701cdW8Is2zdRURvQR6xOnZuCqL_WOGnbpOkR2090j-V1LLL87L5aLtisAT0M249x9gtrC3t1d7QYBqp0XwyiKgAEZdbjFg_kpReWPe_OP0k4vyH9FgYNo4Lz-qaDPp-2GG0/s320/IMG_5121.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626031186470934290" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Declaration of Independence Memorial</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8KXGdFH6_Zj5QaL3URfp4qC5GDDghHKvc8MKTf0vQbMhk-MSBH1KiZdJXNbL2v0x5EnZux1Hn_d3NhgaDpGJk9-UbLQznmSr7BBZIWQ-L7bGUoQE0IlIoIJNKvee7-LsKFk2QdjXk5Q/s1600/vietnam_memorial.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8KXGdFH6_Zj5QaL3URfp4qC5GDDghHKvc8MKTf0vQbMhk-MSBH1KiZdJXNbL2v0x5EnZux1Hn_d3NhgaDpGJk9-UbLQznmSr7BBZIWQ-L7bGUoQE0IlIoIJNKvee7-LsKFk2QdjXk5Q/s320/vietnam_memorial.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626035810192209986" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Vietnam Memorial</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1V7cvyRE78OFPkkRxVVJXFJAaB4ODiutyyqvD-IN69EDKHkwDf6W81MWMphDLPYYG_kXaObnbKrJeqz3_li2PKGwIH30sn2AIQZforkbZa90wJtZB7u2v9FdQp49yC5KHFSnaCIJTLac/s1600/IMG_5127.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1V7cvyRE78OFPkkRxVVJXFJAaB4ODiutyyqvD-IN69EDKHkwDf6W81MWMphDLPYYG_kXaObnbKrJeqz3_li2PKGwIH30sn2AIQZforkbZa90wJtZB7u2v9FdQp49yC5KHFSnaCIJTLac/s320/IMG_5127.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626032175976211442" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lincoln Memorial</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImW9mBGolY1QUEtEyIk_SimXIddy8SvCGYO4hh5mLYmDoY34N7jPXSxpJMN3KEdLtNizKrPGyDKHp0lTU-14AAvtdAMSTmfv1j26DUUaUVKF9dmLmvfQ83OIZwXmfNnlWx_Z2bPDVbl8/s1600/IMG_5145.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImW9mBGolY1QUEtEyIk_SimXIddy8SvCGYO4hh5mLYmDoY34N7jPXSxpJMN3KEdLtNizKrPGyDKHp0lTU-14AAvtdAMSTmfv1j26DUUaUVKF9dmLmvfQ83OIZwXmfNnlWx_Z2bPDVbl8/s320/IMG_5145.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626031172236504434" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div>Korean Memorial</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmcG69rP8izIq1PgWm78i1zm7OQn1DCaVem4siO7jPsqZhlHHCngtEFjvnn72AO4YU-0jkTVeycfB5tr_RCPrmsWXZkCAhF61coNtnJfCfSKGC6BfiCyzbNF2-z7PYSxjfkOt-OMzJYmg/s1600/IMG_5146.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmcG69rP8izIq1PgWm78i1zm7OQn1DCaVem4siO7jPsqZhlHHCngtEFjvnn72AO4YU-0jkTVeycfB5tr_RCPrmsWXZkCAhF61coNtnJfCfSKGC6BfiCyzbNF2-z7PYSxjfkOt-OMzJYmg/s320/IMG_5146.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626031174646989794" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">World War 2 Memorial</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-7rkM1jhTBv_yW-LtvfCzKV9Q2pBHxlsW3BTPe_k13wTBgFvcW9OS0iwUxyCvfN39oL_STqmR4VIr91doo0z_OQDykjjrlYVcSuORbmjhHs3O6yz23m-dUbjkIVyhyphenhyphenvckjMCChpAb5pQ/s1600/f9087b5146da40b99f06233ba021b0d5_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-7rkM1jhTBv_yW-LtvfCzKV9Q2pBHxlsW3BTPe_k13wTBgFvcW9OS0iwUxyCvfN39oL_STqmR4VIr91doo0z_OQDykjjrlYVcSuORbmjhHs3O6yz23m-dUbjkIVyhyphenhyphenvckjMCChpAb5pQ/s320/f9087b5146da40b99f06233ba021b0d5_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626033531459602290" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Portrait Gallery</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIOgG5d4zl5S9VuMuQ70F4PSJHY1WPKib5AYGieDlkfv6qtpPeVC_o7AYXDkRsiVYiQ-P8RrSsm-6VFdPE-02UELwejRfZzoXXu07IuqZEOeDUTMHI9kIJznOFqDWz0vo2wccVNXw6Sys/s1600/7445057fb141429cb166f3fe62513768_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIOgG5d4zl5S9VuMuQ70F4PSJHY1WPKib5AYGieDlkfv6qtpPeVC_o7AYXDkRsiVYiQ-P8RrSsm-6VFdPE-02UELwejRfZzoXXu07IuqZEOeDUTMHI9kIJznOFqDWz0vo2wccVNXw6Sys/s320/7445057fb141429cb166f3fe62513768_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626033522186466674" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Air and Space Museum</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilhdN7YoWrAcUxz1i198NV030UqNwAn7jv3xgjnCLrlXETsJZT7oFAsfft-2WDw0IYC2-hZpwG431Ev1-v_uANQSld2uA9IzFWujLL-JAPpEW_Y-TncM3P6oPtLdhJLH_s72IRpS6TWTc/s1600/263149_10150236405391105_694186104_7601920_3570766_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilhdN7YoWrAcUxz1i198NV030UqNwAn7jv3xgjnCLrlXETsJZT7oFAsfft-2WDw0IYC2-hZpwG431Ev1-v_uANQSld2uA9IzFWujLL-JAPpEW_Y-TncM3P6oPtLdhJLH_s72IRpS6TWTc/s320/263149_10150236405391105_694186104_7601920_3570766_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626033518652142354" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We rounded off the day by visiting the National Archives and a nice little 4th of July BBQ back in Bethesda. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>DAY THREE</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>On our last day in D.C. we finished up pretty much everything we wanted to see.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw542OyEYhvepcurcnFUfALQR9CT0rIrn7zA2FFxKTAX0rq4oS-JCRSUe7q7W639iMeRAkvLCxcMHAqOPd8Dxju21gRBBhZ2Z9nJcSlHRpmW3ZshyUi0v0N2yN-Ijo0j3w5ZLTlMGMeRM/s1600/IMG_5159.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw542OyEYhvepcurcnFUfALQR9CT0rIrn7zA2FFxKTAX0rq4oS-JCRSUe7q7W639iMeRAkvLCxcMHAqOPd8Dxju21gRBBhZ2Z9nJcSlHRpmW3ZshyUi0v0N2yN-Ijo0j3w5ZLTlMGMeRM/s320/IMG_5159.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626032806125013330" style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Capitol</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmrxpbJULU7kg__Y3wGNjuQPzO9IRDNY5v-MGXKZizpOTGs4ulKeH9jaMOPR9wkeyFNqaahfLoUyVix2fcudwP2f5PJ4AJawx6gHK9sb2YF2uEW5qWIJbpjNCn9-daFQZSkKUdr9eTcDE/s1600/IMG_5178.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmrxpbJULU7kg__Y3wGNjuQPzO9IRDNY5v-MGXKZizpOTGs4ulKeH9jaMOPR9wkeyFNqaahfLoUyVix2fcudwP2f5PJ4AJawx6gHK9sb2YF2uEW5qWIJbpjNCn9-daFQZSkKUdr9eTcDE/s320/IMG_5178.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626032787299361218" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Supreme Court</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxivFQxRPQeQdTU3L8AFXifhtKAx1cGVzY8ozijsPWlS4W1zCkImnVQ2PbVPbmOZkxQGfRfqYyxUwb0ArK8WgiQOCqGc00VX6nZ009mDOLYbjMbA6tQ80-RILBU6Bjzw4GAZJaAxj4VOM/s1600/IMG_5187.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxivFQxRPQeQdTU3L8AFXifhtKAx1cGVzY8ozijsPWlS4W1zCkImnVQ2PbVPbmOZkxQGfRfqYyxUwb0ArK8WgiQOCqGc00VX6nZ009mDOLYbjMbA6tQ80-RILBU6Bjzw4GAZJaAxj4VOM/s320/IMG_5187.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626032786603633458" style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhyljczirS6gakrfQRO2efx_sm-kbpKBmmS24vh1Lwes4khy645wGrbBnUJJqOBpkOHpBw8k9qIwHvRMsypfRhiwcoDy1dQwoLJJRTg4QsJILoS3dVWkJZmcyt_BJXdmtIl3vq71VF1s/s1600/IMG_5195.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhyljczirS6gakrfQRO2efx_sm-kbpKBmmS24vh1Lwes4khy645wGrbBnUJJqOBpkOHpBw8k9qIwHvRMsypfRhiwcoDy1dQwoLJJRTg4QsJILoS3dVWkJZmcyt_BJXdmtIl3vq71VF1s/s320/IMG_5195.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626032775666141938" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Library of Congress</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_IsV_G4cv1-elv-oIAPrq1X_e8A5W5VI36AeVXeQw7Y0lHivJnBsNiq_YsNgcNVm1noa_L0hEt-7IOZzn4VVsHWF5ZS-zgE842XB3QBp2sFCSULqjNLt5ff812H3wu5J0GIC4eWG0LY/s1600/8edfd7ddcc8840aa82849f012890bb00_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_IsV_G4cv1-elv-oIAPrq1X_e8A5W5VI36AeVXeQw7Y0lHivJnBsNiq_YsNgcNVm1noa_L0hEt-7IOZzn4VVsHWF5ZS-zgE842XB3QBp2sFCSULqjNLt5ff812H3wu5J0GIC4eWG0LY/s320/8edfd7ddcc8840aa82849f012890bb00_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626035536328367778" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ben's Chili Bowl</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ben's Chili Bowl is frequented by Bill Cosby and the Obama family. The chili-cheese fries were definitely my favorite, the milk shake coming in second and the half-smoke in third. Ben's is a little out of the way, but well worth the trip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSiX02Qvnbdtgveez0ec1QfqctM3cRzuyHfDzjsKOu9ajxUJMAWfmo81UHwsflsm1WYh3N-FHoRzlvrubCfOrskuk7vkfXFJvn6_WzZeMYPr1fMdhqRjn6AQMngSVwYrbAleqF9xWgcA/s1600/IMG_5202.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSiX02Qvnbdtgveez0ec1QfqctM3cRzuyHfDzjsKOu9ajxUJMAWfmo81UHwsflsm1WYh3N-FHoRzlvrubCfOrskuk7vkfXFJvn6_WzZeMYPr1fMdhqRjn6AQMngSVwYrbAleqF9xWgcA/s320/IMG_5202.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626032770675154386" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">JFK Performing Arts Center</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The JFK Performing Arts Center was our last stop and we kind of went on a whim. And boy were we glad we did! While walking through the hallway of the center, we saw a sign that said Free Tours. We went up to see when the next one was, and turns out we had just missed one and the next wouldn't be for about a half hour. One of the guides that volunteers at the center, a sweet older lady named Sandy, spoke up and said she would take us around herself. Who got a private tour? We did! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Overall it was a great weekend! We headed back Monday evening and went to bed in order to be rested for the short work week ahead.</div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-11710053272126201832011-07-05T10:21:00.001-07:002011-07-05T10:45:17.688-07:00John's PizzeriaFriday before taking off to D.C. for the 4th, Brooke and I ate dinner at John's Pizzeria on 44th street between Broadway and 8th. The building is actually an old renovated church. Original stained glass and mural paintings.<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ1s3sM6bSDTuPUq1d2OqlkX2y8b5am4YNaalg8YeaVom7vXmZbJerZyTlJM1DppjB9DyOC8UfSbEbRBBXx0DiN_GrExbF3g9Mz_brMzwvq14S1_kD_JpWy5KNXXlf0mNtcfPSsnsyEZc/s1600/ceiling.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ1s3sM6bSDTuPUq1d2OqlkX2y8b5am4YNaalg8YeaVom7vXmZbJerZyTlJM1DppjB9DyOC8UfSbEbRBBXx0DiN_GrExbF3g9Mz_brMzwvq14S1_kD_JpWy5KNXXlf0mNtcfPSsnsyEZc/s400/ceiling.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625924230027472146" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></a></div> <div><br /></div><div>We ordered garlic bread to start with. And when they say garlic, they mean BUSINESS. That left a yummy taste in my mouth.... <span class="Apple-style-span">(not)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">For dinner we ordered Bruschetta pizza. Complete with mozzarella cheese, diced Roma tomatoes marinated in olive oil, fresh garlic and basil. (no tomato sauce) It was so delicious! Perfect blend of flavors and crunch.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Overall, I'd give John's an eight out of ten. Below is a depiction of pizza consumption during our John's experience...</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtlGiznRbWJh1_0rWfXbjbdWf7_1v0An7Uut1lgKWp2ClOezd3j65K3gzyudSdoyrHzh151XtOZmtcugnm2eXPI6F6Xc5OM6MLGH_diqzh3iZbD7NOVJ4g0tpG7sxuCMzRbgDanCHhoAQ/s1600/mbbefore.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtlGiznRbWJh1_0rWfXbjbdWf7_1v0An7Uut1lgKWp2ClOezd3j65K3gzyudSdoyrHzh151XtOZmtcugnm2eXPI6F6Xc5OM6MLGH_diqzh3iZbD7NOVJ4g0tpG7sxuCMzRbgDanCHhoAQ/s320/mbbefore.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625925167722675634" style="cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGep6H12E_X4_eS5zTEDA4CY7ljGiItSryehdTFWuc7TrhwIEE0mJxOvRD6ixZUGeq_epU2XovpP2S-5zu_YF2lM07WjQmzsg9pwLTp2jDNzCpOWqS_ZsS3poDvG-lFdc3GO4CkN3Vjz4/s1600/brbefore.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGep6H12E_X4_eS5zTEDA4CY7ljGiItSryehdTFWuc7TrhwIEE0mJxOvRD6ixZUGeq_epU2XovpP2S-5zu_YF2lM07WjQmzsg9pwLTp2jDNzCpOWqS_ZsS3poDvG-lFdc3GO4CkN3Vjz4/s320/brbefore.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625925156020210242" style="cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Before</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">wait for it....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg7wegjLpGXxgSj8-GZaaO_QkIlUiIiy8DC4OqNcyn1K_ayDXrtGm_7i40qmvrrNFRqkkihGFuyjCfYj1TCIwxeypVroM6luEb0ydTzuHz75lcwDFdTiEqRTzS5_0hdO05txnCcaPoT98/s1600/photo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg7wegjLpGXxgSj8-GZaaO_QkIlUiIiy8DC4OqNcyn1K_ayDXrtGm_7i40qmvrrNFRqkkihGFuyjCfYj1TCIwxeypVroM6luEb0ydTzuHz75lcwDFdTiEqRTzS5_0hdO05txnCcaPoT98/s320/photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625925154381759746" style="cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillyca0ISocgVR8lyQQgvZ0xtFRg0BkppHLMoVjt0O0KH5zsKeL5NtK4TG-sX_2Y-2oFdWKAnrfpKUlj6oh0ckvJlE05lXZudzpo4ZGc9u3YUIqLIxkMOVullblvXMaA10mNTn4XcECfY/s1600/bafter.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillyca0ISocgVR8lyQQgvZ0xtFRg0BkppHLMoVjt0O0KH5zsKeL5NtK4TG-sX_2Y-2oFdWKAnrfpKUlj6oh0ckvJlE05lXZudzpo4ZGc9u3YUIqLIxkMOVullblvXMaA10mNTn4XcECfY/s320/bafter.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625925150189979906" style="cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">After</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-40544917648783578522011-07-04T21:36:00.001-07:002011-07-04T21:38:50.249-07:00D.C. 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Measure for Measure<div style="text-align: left;">Movies in the park are something every city organization should offer. Seriously. Especially when the program consists of Harry Potter previews, a Bugs Bunny cartoon, and an old, black and white movie. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyNBG342f_gJTRzxa3vo9Vw24IX8ZtyThnM7_Gmkga5_nEr2kTnrLwH5sbyl6NuwHe6KTJcT38ZTcJT1IF_gkNsCea18DjcORLhtg6H7NmdbQpQn3CBGoY1pAkFW25_XFw7blb4ILMQ9Q/s1600/19ddc38a0a904c2f8e24f0b1cb32fa75_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyNBG342f_gJTRzxa3vo9Vw24IX8ZtyThnM7_Gmkga5_nEr2kTnrLwH5sbyl6NuwHe6KTJcT38ZTcJT1IF_gkNsCea18DjcORLhtg6H7NmdbQpQn3CBGoY1pAkFW25_XFw7blb4ILMQ9Q/s400/19ddc38a0a904c2f8e24f0b1cb32fa75_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623657568055513650" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-K4UwRz0-7Ov4c1z3I2CWyI-Ra6v4ICghGSArxwtzC2Uy3eLxphXvd-P4fnXOwflOzuPZpmAgQViZAsi0MNDgvy3QLr5qgAaUK7u4lb7W0R409iXeQae6rg19CpoN9qRXpn_lKbERgk/s1600/c2c2d29f982f4b0a9ab5740d62b9705e_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-K4UwRz0-7Ov4c1z3I2CWyI-Ra6v4ICghGSArxwtzC2Uy3eLxphXvd-P4fnXOwflOzuPZpmAgQViZAsi0MNDgvy3QLr5qgAaUK7u4lb7W0R409iXeQae6rg19CpoN9qRXpn_lKbERgk/s400/c2c2d29f982f4b0a9ab5740d62b9705e_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623657573651681714" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtiElDkmtR0orAqomkQ3z9i7YOz3YTUH-n4uw70sWzTkTwRUlOIBna9b_WMGOSH0a_Y5R5i0cf8apiq4szqOlXbH7t_8i1vXxDSK5y3KgEjEs_wXPSl29LAP7q7GbwPt4_mLnGWcpzOY/s1600/7badbcf42e1a425c8c6dece6b2a2606f_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtiElDkmtR0orAqomkQ3z9i7YOz3YTUH-n4uw70sWzTkTwRUlOIBna9b_WMGOSH0a_Y5R5i0cf8apiq4szqOlXbH7t_8i1vXxDSK5y3KgEjEs_wXPSl29LAP7q7GbwPt4_mLnGWcpzOY/s1600/7badbcf42e1a425c8c6dece6b2a2606f_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtiElDkmtR0orAqomkQ3z9i7YOz3YTUH-n4uw70sWzTkTwRUlOIBna9b_WMGOSH0a_Y5R5i0cf8apiq4szqOlXbH7t_8i1vXxDSK5y3KgEjEs_wXPSl29LAP7q7GbwPt4_mLnGWcpzOY/s400/7badbcf42e1a425c8c6dece6b2a2606f_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623657565911971762" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Brooke and I, YET AGAIN, got tickets for Shakespeare in the Park Tuesday evening to see Measure for Measure. This Shakespeare play was much more dark than the previous we had saw. The story line was much more serious and the actors did an excellent job at portraying the story line. I really enjoyed the play, but not as much as All's Well That Ends Well. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">(Am I a theatre critic yet?)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi25eXZFDV11Bj5WrS2Av5uVutIT_gI4rO_r3IcLVRg66Q9q1rQVKY4Ej_IqQzOJOtNg0QGmRKienQYUK1GSHN2RccxuHpOs9pHLtZabLg1w6n7AmMeNJ3IHO0JQojuSl8fDdMXWJn6dtM/s1600/alg_alls_well.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi25eXZFDV11Bj5WrS2Av5uVutIT_gI4rO_r3IcLVRg66Q9q1rQVKY4Ej_IqQzOJOtNg0QGmRKienQYUK1GSHN2RccxuHpOs9pHLtZabLg1w6n7AmMeNJ3IHO0JQojuSl8fDdMXWJn6dtM/s400/alg_alls_well.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623659107855276562" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtiElDkmtR0orAqomkQ3z9i7YOz3YTUH-n4uw70sWzTkTwRUlOIBna9b_WMGOSH0a_Y5R5i0cf8apiq4szqOlXbH7t_8i1vXxDSK5y3KgEjEs_wXPSl29LAP7q7GbwPt4_mLnGWcpzOY/s1600/7badbcf42e1a425c8c6dece6b2a2606f_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a></div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-59829984363256376042011-06-25T19:14:00.000-07:002011-06-25T19:32:07.167-07:00Cloisters. Fort Tyron Park. Turtle Pond. Belvedere Castle<div>What could be better than a day spent pretending you aren't in the middle of New York City? I can't think of one. Today Brooke and I spent a majority of the morning up in Inwood - the most northern part of Manhattan). There we visited the Cloisters, an extension of The Met, and walked through Fort Tyron Park. The Cloisters is a museum/conservatory dedicated to Medieval art and architecture - beautiful art inside the old castle, courtyards/gardens, and more. After that we walked through Fort Tyron Park along the Hudson River. On our way back home we went to Central Park's Turtle Pond and Belvedere Castle. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Man... I'm beat after this day!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyE1rraxBTgkempDV1_eQlCE8qEvqGygqS6zuxM4u7EA6lb1otC-MWgBY7N3GsEGMzafHtDjDVOmg9Bw3q31yIGD63Ryjr06g11tVVgiooQjoSXQhNYELR1MRrV30bAvdW_sJe-0c05Hw/s1600/IMG_4947.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyE1rraxBTgkempDV1_eQlCE8qEvqGygqS6zuxM4u7EA6lb1otC-MWgBY7N3GsEGMzafHtDjDVOmg9Bw3q31yIGD63Ryjr06g11tVVgiooQjoSXQhNYELR1MRrV30bAvdW_sJe-0c05Hw/s400/IMG_4947.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622347027324941954" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">The hike up to the Cloisters</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxC1Kg2B2awlY0datjioXuUQwCWJyMKCmuir4N7JtdS2MC5feFY96evwk51tX6S4FkoEV3OkMmCIIfBvc_g_SkGuI2ioyBEAxIFMq3nwGkxhWxsb6ByCw717yCl-9zOPszzgpZPSfTdc/s1600/IMG_4955.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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Brooke and I got free tickets for Shakespeare in the Park tonight via the online ticket lottery with the NYC Public Theatre. We've been entering for the last three weeks and FINALLY got some for All Is Well That Ends Well. I was excited to go, but I was a little worried I wouldn't like it. I don't think I've ever been so into a Shakespeare play before. The comical and traditional mix of Shakespeare and modern language made for a very entertaining three hours. The actors were so talented and... you may know a couple of them - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0737138/">Reg Rogers</a> and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0661755/">Annie Parisse</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Delacorte Theatre is nestled in the heart of Central Park. It legitimately felt like I was back home and up at the Leavenworth Summer Theatre in the mountains. It was such a peaceful break from the city. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LazFAwQJ9bQuP-mnl6fFh-qRiw1XKpobq4RDI3UbAxLsQh-ENwJljWO71Y2ZvAFO6r4jFNa5WkbSYUGWlrxOcJZlKP1dmO35Z4FP7mZRLvTsoK_LVJOJEqSStuY6_CpliUQuwAFnh38/s1600/c853881438bc4a1691e25c2c5a683b93_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LazFAwQJ9bQuP-mnl6fFh-qRiw1XKpobq4RDI3UbAxLsQh-ENwJljWO71Y2ZvAFO6r4jFNa5WkbSYUGWlrxOcJZlKP1dmO35Z4FP7mZRLvTsoK_LVJOJEqSStuY6_CpliUQuwAFnh38/s400/c853881438bc4a1691e25c2c5a683b93_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622014025741997986" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:x-small;">I hope you realize the risk I took to get this photo. Strictly NO PHOTOS in the theatre, including friends. You want to know how I know this? Later Brooke and I took a photo of us, and a snippy little volunteer stood over me until I deleted the photo... Really?</span></div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-53939940708237645922011-06-23T19:50:00.001-07:002011-06-23T20:03:36.816-07:00Jersey Boys<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFCATpodmFpTlPtE3w7pwUTl7VkDPFt-_WmzdxvRYU49SddWVB_hQE6fgi81yi8NNz_nGFwXWWlZOogTlGITDKOVhmFZ3Dpyurhs9J8s6Jva3hiR3u9l48BSzCPCmRUIa9VLhOfICdIo/s1600/512460766946409a8a7f6a9de2857bd9_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFCATpodmFpTlPtE3w7pwUTl7VkDPFt-_WmzdxvRYU49SddWVB_hQE6fgi81yi8NNz_nGFwXWWlZOogTlGITDKOVhmFZ3Dpyurhs9J8s6Jva3hiR3u9l48BSzCPCmRUIa9VLhOfICdIo/s400/512460766946409a8a7f6a9de2857bd9_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621613400206929762" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I must have been really determined to go to a play last night, because I checked four other theaters for rush tickets before I finally arrived at the Ambassador Theatre to ask about Jersey Boys tickets. One important thing I learned last night... men at the ticket booths are WAY NICER than women. Nuf said. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Review for Jersey Boys:</i> Fantastic play! At first I was a little lost because the story line was going really fast at the beginning, but everything came together so nicely. The play was about the original Four Seasons band started back in the 1960s out of New Jersey and their journey to fame. Some songs you may recognize includes, Walk Like a Man, Big Girls Don't Cry (not fergie...), and Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You. Definitely a play worth seeing. </div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-69510750702830260472011-06-21T18:19:00.001-07:002011-06-21T19:51:11.590-07:00Top 10... HomeWhile I've been having a great time out here in New York, there are some things I really do miss about home. Don't get me wrong, I really have enjoyed my time out here and am grateful for the blessing it has been to have this experience, but there are a few particulars that I miss about being home in the summer. So, here we go!<div><br /></div><div>Presenting the Top 10 things I miss about summertime at home:</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1. Family</b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnP9hlqUI-775yHrJwZEOBcXPhOPKx6jPoV3qwTDYXkswGzZBYJJk6WhCvfLPqbqI535lauok2_YLNTj4TUwHtig7No0srVQd1BuIUxywqzJVdAaFpxl0URzQXss_e-qd13LDZmLX-_Lw/s1600/IMG_5526.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnP9hlqUI-775yHrJwZEOBcXPhOPKx6jPoV3qwTDYXkswGzZBYJJk6WhCvfLPqbqI535lauok2_YLNTj4TUwHtig7No0srVQd1BuIUxywqzJVdAaFpxl0URzQXss_e-qd13LDZmLX-_Lw/s320/IMG_5526.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620863965146571954" style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5zgC9ytJvdU3NUds_ZtQinyDdOxTar15ZFapvoTbGk0EcG7g2Xk4EAhAGUQ7wkaKU45jOP5gGONsYq7B6cmKodTSHGR2C_ZRk1BlHkWtTI7tJKkL8FCvrDPvsv2KjoFouRUA-Li1fPbA/s1600/IMG_5525.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5zgC9ytJvdU3NUds_ZtQinyDdOxTar15ZFapvoTbGk0EcG7g2Xk4EAhAGUQ7wkaKU45jOP5gGONsYq7B6cmKodTSHGR2C_ZRk1BlHkWtTI7tJKkL8FCvrDPvsv2KjoFouRUA-Li1fPbA/s320/IMG_5525.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620863959767469858" style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Especially these two (my parents)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2. Cherry harvest</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwe4YexjI_4o20fFfrmuTQr1IzIoSXxsJbEdXa9-xqbvJgk-us_UWJDkkRqcKEPLUpExY0dHWOnDvnMjZRUqpOSc_ph2027io_kobAcdkvUJdeCd9cDTGCksK3pbE-M9T5ReUnmCMuBdw/s1600/item-4.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwe4YexjI_4o20fFfrmuTQr1IzIoSXxsJbEdXa9-xqbvJgk-us_UWJDkkRqcKEPLUpExY0dHWOnDvnMjZRUqpOSc_ph2027io_kobAcdkvUJdeCd9cDTGCksK3pbE-M9T5ReUnmCMuBdw/s320/item-4.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620864450779742914" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsr9JWDNX0Q1DaLrI6uGcqU-XheOnYHjcZpRdU8676R-kVAvf5hlU8oAow0zLb5I1QvFA7PRP6TmaDnEd0mqXosoHCwd-UOV7Z-a1MYWFXTDNsXKrOfYW4CU8N83eYpp3BFHTCHLdQK6o/s1600/item-2.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsr9JWDNX0Q1DaLrI6uGcqU-XheOnYHjcZpRdU8676R-kVAvf5hlU8oAow0zLb5I1QvFA7PRP6TmaDnEd0mqXosoHCwd-UOV7Z-a1MYWFXTDNsXKrOfYW4CU8N83eYpp3BFHTCHLdQK6o/s320/item-2.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620864446627749650" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(and chubby babies, apparently...)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3. Sunsets in the basin</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwC6d3PbYW5w0IJ0kmmwKoIg8zlO6DCBlgBfWnW4pQFzElxbg6t-DTqDdt0lMDbVIABmgwkPvoeylx6o9MP_nHX0ilzvRsdCaDVvqL9qA0MsnVuCtYgr511Lo_p0qgXRfcztCtarV766c/s1600/IMG_0269.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwC6d3PbYW5w0IJ0kmmwKoIg8zlO6DCBlgBfWnW4pQFzElxbg6t-DTqDdt0lMDbVIABmgwkPvoeylx6o9MP_nHX0ilzvRsdCaDVvqL9qA0MsnVuCtYgr511Lo_p0qgXRfcztCtarV766c/s320/IMG_0269.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620866992503356802" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4. Irrigation ditches used as swimming pools</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGv5cMjj5VBwkAT8jwo-6BUOndmwtWAyKrFEehTosNZ6bXgnzPOU0DCzbglJ7vOeK6P8mmJ_RXYjzhvz3T2OHXbvUdYN0Rx5qtrzVTonlRslWo8DQlqbnr_sswaIZLIuRp9Xru-POoiEY/s1600/irrigationditch.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGv5cMjj5VBwkAT8jwo-6BUOndmwtWAyKrFEehTosNZ6bXgnzPOU0DCzbglJ7vOeK6P8mmJ_RXYjzhvz3T2OHXbvUdYN0Rx5qtrzVTonlRslWo8DQlqbnr_sswaIZLIuRp9Xru-POoiEY/s320/irrigationditch.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620867291923337794" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 209px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5. Driving tractor </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(only a little bit dad, don't get any ideas)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rc-trucks.org/used-kubota-tractors-1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://www.rc-trucks.org/used-kubota-tractors-1.JPG" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>6. Fresh flowers from the garden and my backyard</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdsrTR3e9zXumPhSSesaZftaptpEqpgwbOc1Xw80QnCQB9q9vIqHWKR_LGVWyFFO6xp17X_Xxhb2u7sMWtyoLaaPse_a1-zNFVXsrKTQcFstYz-5IiAAlB13Zk0bu3CGf0Q-b7L3rdDUs/s1600/IMG_0469.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdsrTR3e9zXumPhSSesaZftaptpEqpgwbOc1Xw80QnCQB9q9vIqHWKR_LGVWyFFO6xp17X_Xxhb2u7sMWtyoLaaPse_a1-zNFVXsrKTQcFstYz-5IiAAlB13Zk0bu3CGf0Q-b7L3rdDUs/s320/IMG_0469.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620867608147289010" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdsrTR3e9zXumPhSSesaZftaptpEqpgwbOc1Xw80QnCQB9q9vIqHWKR_LGVWyFFO6xp17X_Xxhb2u7sMWtyoLaaPse_a1-zNFVXsrKTQcFstYz-5IiAAlB13Zk0bu3CGf0Q-b7L3rdDUs/s1600/IMG_0469.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgKjn5tgeYMv8qFwzTMMWc-AkOBmssZEsiRnaX-ovvZzuE9UbpiAg_XlXDFFAoj60U0Ah2G1-C5kp9J7L_4hbLbc9_uwdGyjDqeh-H2PH_3TnhIn-SUSLygJ1EV9lp2U15JxJKT-5vHM/s1600/IMG_0461.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgKjn5tgeYMv8qFwzTMMWc-AkOBmssZEsiRnaX-ovvZzuE9UbpiAg_XlXDFFAoj60U0Ah2G1-C5kp9J7L_4hbLbc9_uwdGyjDqeh-H2PH_3TnhIn-SUSLygJ1EV9lp2U15JxJKT-5vHM/s320/IMG_0461.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620867607225580290" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgKjn5tgeYMv8qFwzTMMWc-AkOBmssZEsiRnaX-ovvZzuE9UbpiAg_XlXDFFAoj60U0Ah2G1-C5kp9J7L_4hbLbc9_uwdGyjDqeh-H2PH_3TnhIn-SUSLygJ1EV9lp2U15JxJKT-5vHM/s1600/IMG_0461.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ39klgiZZK4m4XQXMkATuuHQ9jKSGbY8b5kvJqE7FedSApgtgeaWcWLVuGpimDHjOfgJAFagH33EItdvgoDosYbF01wB8QC6RlDaC19oL9YClZpryoM_71VcDyX3ftIdKgVkKQuO8cj4/s1600/IMG_0023.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ39klgiZZK4m4XQXMkATuuHQ9jKSGbY8b5kvJqE7FedSApgtgeaWcWLVuGpimDHjOfgJAFagH33EItdvgoDosYbF01wB8QC6RlDaC19oL9YClZpryoM_71VcDyX3ftIdKgVkKQuO8cj4/s320/IMG_0023.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620867606365622466" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(I'd like to take credit for helping my mom landscape and maintain this yard every summer until this one)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>7. Wide open spaces</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh9a-5qLQHQZkNcyXe-IvLDHdChDj3d0Guvle9IyexT9Z-2rYhPgqTQss_juHnWQi7aM46Ers4EwXGgR2m4AqdEPGI7f_mZcCMTREIaEmOCFzxieOMhbMkHz5pa_0ZQg7jn5QUlS5g0NM/s1600/IMG_1094.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh9a-5qLQHQZkNcyXe-IvLDHdChDj3d0Guvle9IyexT9Z-2rYhPgqTQss_juHnWQi7aM46Ers4EwXGgR2m4AqdEPGI7f_mZcCMTREIaEmOCFzxieOMhbMkHz5pa_0ZQg7jn5QUlS5g0NM/s320/IMG_1094.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620867934743168338" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>8. Fourth of July fireworks in the back of the truck in George</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCz-KElOjljdBZuPUojojsu1h3AD8mzfNuYDtZz6N6sGCsXd332GpHPTx9fcvXwp6e1q4UrVLjCl4IdgGnUXL5e4qk47r7f9j62uTn4GnmsKc8y9QPsy2ZLBa1G6DBNxhuMpJlGFfgO3Q/s1600/fireworks.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCz-KElOjljdBZuPUojojsu1h3AD8mzfNuYDtZz6N6sGCsXd332GpHPTx9fcvXwp6e1q4UrVLjCl4IdgGnUXL5e4qk47r7f9j62uTn4GnmsKc8y9QPsy2ZLBa1G6DBNxhuMpJlGFfgO3Q/s320/fireworks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620868042802053314" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>9. Ice cream at DK's</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbW6EpcThOvgDqJ4mpBaJpkqkL7iMGDmj_mmSqbRNmeaGZE4pSc2Qb-OOT8ATpDyU1Um5XrPC8OmWVutu4iNP6Fya0XZnXJTp-Y9qDRgd8t3QXX3mXZqy8EA2NLjmeYzqGhEPVJ7xWgas/s1600/SR-2008-Rover-DK-Drive-In.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbW6EpcThOvgDqJ4mpBaJpkqkL7iMGDmj_mmSqbRNmeaGZE4pSc2Qb-OOT8ATpDyU1Um5XrPC8OmWVutu4iNP6Fya0XZnXJTp-Y9qDRgd8t3QXX3mXZqy8EA2NLjmeYzqGhEPVJ7xWgas/s320/SR-2008-Rover-DK-Drive-In.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620868163420798258" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>10. Fruit stand hopping</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCjN_vXVfYWZPqy08-MVAvkpCobrAikIRoR6MCkE4MAjB9U1PhmIhZU3XRzz7s8fbtSxu0aQ3ItDZVYXhVl59rxxgbANz9axDADBQN0ux75oEhELF0_e_pou55Doy5xU2LK8RDfeVAuqQ/s1600/IMG_1343.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCjN_vXVfYWZPqy08-MVAvkpCobrAikIRoR6MCkE4MAjB9U1PhmIhZU3XRzz7s8fbtSxu0aQ3ItDZVYXhVl59rxxgbANz9axDADBQN0ux75oEhELF0_e_pou55Doy5xU2LK8RDfeVAuqQ/s320/IMG_1343.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620868485357049938" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCjN_vXVfYWZPqy08-MVAvkpCobrAikIRoR6MCkE4MAjB9U1PhmIhZU3XRzz7s8fbtSxu0aQ3ItDZVYXhVl59rxxgbANz9axDADBQN0ux75oEhELF0_e_pou55Doy5xU2LK8RDfeVAuqQ/s1600/IMG_1343.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbd6vpIHuBASkT0FpQ4r1G1aUDkfLkv5XFvDTgo3Y4gaSktxL-RkkXiMLMItrsjknP7TGJw_nw6RBK4U23CUThyg_1uoU3G4OzV8p3N3Z03emK7FQ4V3vCn_xGvZf4Bsv2n2yX_EEZEiE/s1600/IMG_1337.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbd6vpIHuBASkT0FpQ4r1G1aUDkfLkv5XFvDTgo3Y4gaSktxL-RkkXiMLMItrsjknP7TGJw_nw6RBK4U23CUThyg_1uoU3G4OzV8p3N3Z03emK7FQ4V3vCn_xGvZf4Bsv2n2yX_EEZEiE/s320/IMG_1337.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620868488027004386" style="cursor: pointer; 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height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(annual trip with mom)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">... and a few others ...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9caLHHFpnLgmGTygHzaye-7PbGppWWApYhkYyxoR6M8QWc6A27Fo3pC1-CSoi4hKl6yzkBmA2BudcvdilHcdG5sAyETDua7VNvPnnYHub8IHpFq9H63cYCs1dTn4iT8BgvoNxHciuXqg/s1600/item.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9caLHHFpnLgmGTygHzaye-7PbGppWWApYhkYyxoR6M8QWc6A27Fo3pC1-CSoi4hKl6yzkBmA2BudcvdilHcdG5sAyETDua7VNvPnnYHub8IHpFq9H63cYCs1dTn4iT8BgvoNxHciuXqg/s320/item.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620869246085300018" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9caLHHFpnLgmGTygHzaye-7PbGppWWApYhkYyxoR6M8QWc6A27Fo3pC1-CSoi4hKl6yzkBmA2BudcvdilHcdG5sAyETDua7VNvPnnYHub8IHpFq9H63cYCs1dTn4iT8BgvoNxHciuXqg/s1600/item.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidRHv38QZdCvK1H8Eu75BXhwqsanfUMGJDrEjHmIbsSSu4igIqD2m2dbQRWmprkkAvex7uVBhlVqR9rDpp0YWrIBQlrampc-ue6yEwP0dOgKdTRgQNRLgBeEVR5Rvw4jJ8Arus4rj3Re4/s1600/CIMG1312.JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidRHv38QZdCvK1H8Eu75BXhwqsanfUMGJDrEjHmIbsSSu4igIqD2m2dbQRWmprkkAvex7uVBhlVqR9rDpp0YWrIBQlrampc-ue6yEwP0dOgKdTRgQNRLgBeEVR5Rvw4jJ8Arus4rj3Re4/s320/CIMG1312.JPG_Thumbnail1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620869243740077026" style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1952836557632803926.post-63504385901265888332011-06-19T07:04:00.000-07:002011-06-19T07:30:49.206-07:00Pommes Frites. Smorgasburg.<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC0XvvgFA6HlOQS665CxD6jJ8m0_cgN35FhsQct5wzDPUHkm8l0veXpdoVyybtk0IiY7yn66Q1j5NsivgbWDF3mF-Ns6siQ3s5ZJZYB4LdxL9CSIAAPtrtaiK4bnH9QiTNgpYuORHUGhM/s1600/Logo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 158px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC0XvvgFA6HlOQS665CxD6jJ8m0_cgN35FhsQct5wzDPUHkm8l0veXpdoVyybtk0IiY7yn66Q1j5NsivgbWDF3mF-Ns6siQ3s5ZJZYB4LdxL9CSIAAPtrtaiK4bnH9QiTNgpYuORHUGhM/s400/Logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619931927431017826" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Pommes Frites</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Friday, after getting off work at 10:30, I met Brooke and Zack to hang out for the night (and get me some dinner). Julia had been telling us about this place we had to try - <a href="http://www.pommesfrites.ws/">Pommes Frites</a>. They are a Belgian french fry restaurant with at least 20 different kinds of "fry sauces". Delicious? I think so! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqHILDik4xMrXCWJV83wMqwmF2BaLjB6D3eHL3uCt1tlPyBMds63T1rOejGD_KZv0HS1F85LhxTpoPy7pZnDKxAt35cJak_qtA_VjoxZBKh0uRPcEqtdfpicOVl_K7XDXroUKLJlGIjoU/s1600/e21bc607562242c5b33e82b55a479570_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqHILDik4xMrXCWJV83wMqwmF2BaLjB6D3eHL3uCt1tlPyBMds63T1rOejGD_KZv0HS1F85LhxTpoPy7pZnDKxAt35cJak_qtA_VjoxZBKh0uRPcEqtdfpicOVl_K7XDXroUKLJlGIjoU/s400/e21bc607562242c5b33e82b55a479570_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619931917642919762" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Delicious fries with Mango Chutney Mayo...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8A70cdYBXGTelHHJculerBI2emNZJ0faZAuhx16jPmGMOVzEiMGsNCEVescFWjCL-f_hEsPlu5xMI8QR2LisI0hHOgcnMyd5tvkB7ec6BQ58gCIYxZdYxpW9s-WHUMAzIHxYnypM0Nc/s1600/8b0ad264e698432a9a3db5f64c194e1e_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8A70cdYBXGTelHHJculerBI2emNZJ0faZAuhx16jPmGMOVzEiMGsNCEVescFWjCL-f_hEsPlu5xMI8QR2LisI0hHOgcnMyd5tvkB7ec6BQ58gCIYxZdYxpW9s-WHUMAzIHxYnypM0Nc/s1600/8b0ad264e698432a9a3db5f64c194e1e_7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8A70cdYBXGTelHHJculerBI2emNZJ0faZAuhx16jPmGMOVzEiMGsNCEVescFWjCL-f_hEsPlu5xMI8QR2LisI0hHOgcnMyd5tvkB7ec6BQ58gCIYxZdYxpW9s-WHUMAzIHxYnypM0Nc/s400/8b0ad264e698432a9a3db5f64c194e1e_7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619931918403623954" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Those are bags of Idaho potatos...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5ZBF6jThpshFnf-GwvP1P28wM_tWbzHB4rWqNhPOvbHIAVEwoW9tUdFw0DTVCANRsSOxQ0iOkzTJgAGmj09_QKoOKdn97Kf7RLVlcUiqmIMp7rA1Rk0qdx61xagAegDY5nQY1vB1b4w/s1600/Smorgasburg-Logo-Final-e1305655804724.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5ZBF6jThpshFnf-GwvP1P28wM_tWbzHB4rWqNhPOvbHIAVEwoW9tUdFw0DTVCANRsSOxQ0iOkzTJgAGmj09_QKoOKdn97Kf7RLVlcUiqmIMp7rA1Rk0qdx61xagAegDY5nQY1vB1b4w/s1600/Smorgasburg-Logo-Final-e1305655804724.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; width: 499px; height: 294px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Saturday after spending too much time in the sun and telling Brooke over and over again, "Yes, I know I'm red and it hurts!" <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(Love you Brooke)</span> after being at the beach two hours, we stopped in Brooklyn on our way back at the Smorgasburg - a type of Scandinavian meal served buffet-style with multiple dishes of various foods on the table. We had cold sesame noodles from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shorty-Tang-Sons/226561944025068">Shorty Tang's </a>and ice cream from a <a href="http://www.bluemarbleicecream.com/">Blue Marble</a> cart. Yeummy!</div>MBoothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08267055509572354845noreply@blogger.com0