Every so often, I stroll through the District and it hasn't gotten old for me thus far...

Now I know I make fun of DC a lot but hey the place warrants it! However I love this place...hello! why else would I have stayed here after school? I mean, this place is so vibrant and quirky AND you can literally have the best time of your life for free! Im serious! Being in college in DC has taught me how to be broke and make the most of it. There are a gazillion free things to do: from walking throughout the district, bike riding in the District and there are trails in Rock Creek Park and near the Potomac. You can play softball or frisbee or whatever you want right on the national mall!! If you don't wanna be outside-you can always catch free shows at the Kennedy Center (ballets, musicals etc) and you can join in at one of the many cultural festivals downtown. Don't believe me still??? How much you think I paid to attend this concert you see in the video?

Thats right! I attended a free Jazz Concert! And that was after my free trip to the Smithsonian National Gallery of Art!

Now of course you, my dear fans, also know that I wasn't going to end this blog without a lil bit of silliness. A petite blonde Bette Midler-esque lady sat beside me at the concert and was tooootally drunk. She talked through most of the show (which while annoying was also pretty funny). You can actually hear her a little in the videos. She spoke about everything under the sun-from giving me (uneccessary) dating advice to telling me we are soulmates because her mother and I share the same birthday and her boyfriend and I are both virgos-go figure! She even got up and danced...(mind you this was a dimly lit, sit down on the couch and chill type of concert). Her bf got upset and told her to sit. awww Mindy you are quite the riot!
During an intermission- the jazz vocalist told us a joke:
A priest went fishing, caught a "dam" fish and brought it back home. He then asked the maid to clean the dam fish. She was taken aback by his words, he explained it's a technical term. She brought it to the chef and asked him to cook the dam fish. He said "maam we are by the church, watch your language". She explained it's a technical term as the priest told her. He said ok. At dinner, a young dude hopin to be a priest came by. The priest said  to the maid, "bring the the dam fish I caught". The maid turned to the Chef and asked if the dam fish she cleaned was ready". Chef replied "yes, i cooked the dam fish." Young dude shouted "im gonna love workin wid yall motha lovas!"

Haha! Told you DC is crazy fun...Hope you liked my post as much as I liked typing it :)

Police: Gunman inside Discovery building - wtop.com

I hope and pray that everyone is okay. As humans we always have a notion that we are safe because we have so many protective forces but the honest truth is we are just as vulnerable as anyone in any other place. Let's not take life for granted.

Its really sad that this happened and quite a strange event for a tv production company. My heart goes out to all who were affected and kudos to the security forces who ended the hostage situation.

I only hope nothing like this ever happens again.

BTW if you dont know what incident I'm referring to, feel free to click on the subtitle above, its a link to the news articles.

Go-Go has made very little headway (2 songs) in popularity nationwide with a song by Chuck Brown-Doin the Butt and Amerie's Just One Thing. (youtube it) however its very huge in DC.
Back in undergrad I, like most savvy college kids, hopped on (legal) chances to make money. I got a gig as an extra in a DC Lottery commercial and the concept was to pretend we were at a Go-Go.

Imagine being only 18, you're still new to the DC scene and have barely left your college campus in the couple months you've been there. You somehow manage to get a gig as an extra in a lottery commercial. You google map how to get to the venue, throw on your flyest outfit  cuz ur gonna be in a commercial and head through the door.  You arrive at the nightclub its supposed to be shot at on time, wondering exactly what you will be doing as you quietly stand on the sideline waiting to begin doing whatever it is...a little anxious, curious and most definitely excited. You notice there is a large crowd of older (emphasis on older) folks. Its clear you are the youngest person there (whomp whomp). A person gets on the stage and tells everyone to crowd around the stage and start applauding and dancing as soon as the music begins. Hmmm you wonder what kind of music will it be? You wonder if its a celebrity you know of... All of a sudden an old man in a cool hat and sunglasses (Chuck Brown) and his band gathers on the stage and start to perform. People are cheering all around you. The music begins and its deafeningly loud. The drums and the brass are just going and there doesnt seem to be a consistent beat or rhythm. The crowd around you starts stomping and rocking all around you, loving every second of it. You are hearing this music for the first time and really dont know how to move to it. You are toooootally confused. But of course you're in the middle of the crowd and cant escape just yet. So you suck it up and try to keep up! Mimicking everyone around you until the Director tells you to stop.

After a long interesting day I returned to my dorm, tired but quite entertained by my new DC experience.

Needless to say...when I first heard it-I hated it and was quite confused but now it has grown on me. I like a couple songs: Sexy Lady, Pretty Girls, and the one below by a group called Mambo Sauce (i'll have to explain what that is to you later). So even though I probably wouldn't go to a "go-go" again, I do have a better appreciation for the music genre. Enjoy the video below!

Rice stir fried in curry sauce with vegetables (made by me) and Crab Wontons (bought)

Pizza!!! olives, artichokes, and ham!!

My creation! Scalloped potatoes and turkey chops with corn, diced peppers and diced tomatoes

One of my fave past times-eating!

Anyone who doesn't know me would think I was pregnant. However if that was the case I would have been pregnant for the past 23 years of my life! I love food and what can i say? I have cravings all the time...like this morning I craved eggs and cheese and giant fluffy waffles. The best waffles I have ever had were from my alma mater. Howard U has amazing waffles in the caf. They make them for you nice and fresh, per request, on that huge stainless steel waffle iron complete with the HU monogram in the center. Right now however-I REALLY REALLY want some Georgetown Cupcakes. I love them! I've eaten em twice. The red velvet is great and that yellow one with the cream cheese is good too! mmmmm would so love a box right now!

While on the subject of cravings...know what else is good? Philly cheese steaks in Philly! lol! Random I know but I went there back in 2002 (8 yrs ago). I had only half of one and I'm telling you-the deliciousness has imprinted itself in my memory.

Another great thing to do is to eat in the southern Italian section of Boston! Had the best pizza there! It had sausage, pepperoni, onion, mushroom, green peppers, olives(the works!) The best cheese pizza Ive ever had? That was at the Pizza Hut in Kingston, Jamaica. Its right by my grandma's house and boy is it good!

Another great pizza stop-jumbo slice in Adams Morgan. I love stopping there after a night of partying and indulging in the gigantic greasy pie. If you're partying on U street-head to Ben's Chili Bowl! You can thank me later :)
I'm a total foodie!

Sorry its so long but trust me, its entertaining....

Woke up this morning, it was sunny and nice. I went to shower (fast forward)stepped out of the tub, heard a loud bang! My house was pitch black and so was outside...I slowly made my way to find the light switch, all the while,praying I wouldn't bump into anyone and drop my towel (u know how my luck is). I got to the switch and the light came on for a minute then all power went out. Forced to get dressed by cellphone light-I decided its a jeans n hoodie type of day. I stuffed my feet into my trusty rain boots and left. Rushing to the metro station, I realized my feet hurt but ignored it and kept sloshing through the puddles.

(fast forward) I got into the office elevator and I hit the button over and over...no movement! I took a deep breath, got off and told the security by the door. No help. Agitated and running low on time, I took the stairs (my first time ever in this place so it was a little confusing). My boots were now killing me so I stopped and looked to see-they were on the wrong foot! Stupid black out! But I couldn't fix it, I needed to get to my desk. I found the office suite door. I rummaged through my purse and didn't find my office key!  I knocked on the door and pressed the door bell-NO HELP! Defeated I trudged up the stairs with my sore feet....The lobby was empty. I asked the parking attendant outside for help-apparently, he doesn't speak English.

I looked around the parking lot and alas! The janitor was on a cigarette break! I ran to him and asked him to let me in to my office. Even though I hate cigarettes, today I am VERY glad someone smokes!

I was in the metro station waiting for my train home. I noticed a group of young hooligans on one side of the platform and a lil ol lady on the other. Naturally, I decided to wait near the old lady.
Sitting on the bench in silence...

"I was in lock down you know?!". Silence is broken. Not wanting to egg her on, I quietly stare at the train tracks. "yes girl I was in lock down mhm n I just got out. They had them some bed bugs too. I was glad when I left. I can do whatever I want. Go where I want, when I want." (I pray for God to send my train. I look at the monitor it says 12 more minutes.)

"2012, thats the year. You know whats gonna happen?" She pauses for me to respond...(not wantin to piss her off, I answer) "umm no, no I dont." "Well lemme tell you girl, the planets are gonna line up. On one side of earth we gonna freeze and the other half gonna blow up." (oh dear god. where is my train??) " you should research it for me. find out the day and come report it to me" (train get over here now!!). Desperate to shut her up without upsetting her, I compliment her. "you know what? Im not as smart as you. clearly you already know whats gonna happen in 2012, why dont YOU go and find out the day?" (im a genius! She smiled) "yeaaaaaa u right... imma do that" (train pulls up, thank you jesus!)

I wait and see what train car she gets on and hop on a different one.