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Moving Makes Life a Hot Mess

The past two weeks have been nothing but moving boxes. To the ceiling, to be precise. Stacked. Blocking me from my kitchen and closet. For a month, all I did was work, then come home and pack and pack and pack. It was exhausting! Slowly […]

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Weekend Trip: DC to the Coast

Upon moving to DC one of my first purchases was this handy “Day Trips from Washington DC” book. I was completely new to the city and couldn’t wait to explore. Four years later, I am still checking new sights and towns off my DC Bucket List. Take “Delmarva” (Delaware […]

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Fallcation in Wisconsin

What’s better than being surprised? Planning one yourself. In October Sam & I secretly flew to the midwest to surprise my Mom for her birthday. She had zero idea we were coming and was completely shocked. Mission Surprise: Success. Sam was so excited for the […]

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Date Night in Petworth

A few years ago, once I’d decided to move to Washington, DC, I spent weeks combing Craigslist for an affordable apartment. Like most recent graduates moving across the country, my budget was tight. Even worse, I had to move into a new apartment without even touring it […]

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Playing Tourist at Home in DC

May through August, Washington, DC is overrun with tourists from around the world. During the summer months, DC locals avoid the most famous tourist attractions like the plague, avoiding the battle for a parking space or another outrageously long line. With the fall season officially […]

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