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Good Vibes

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Mahatma Gandhi:

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”

Kurt Vonnegut:

“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.

Anonymous:

“Some people think that to be strong is to never feel pain. In reality, the strongest people are the ones who feel it, understand it and accept it.”

Two quotes for you tonight. Whether you’re feeling pain for those affected in Boston, or going through something personally, I send hope that you are able to understand + accept. Even through the tough stuff, try to enjoy something beautiful.

Good vibes sent to those affected in Boston, and anyone needing them tonight.

Week in Photos

Happy Saturday!

I hope that everyone has a happy weekend ahead of them!

The biggest thing that made my week was the absolutely gorgeous weather — warm and sunny all week. Here’s a look at four little things that made my week just as special.

{This cupcake. I had so much fun doing a photo shoot with it for an assignment.}

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{This CD. Friday was an Iron and Wine kind of day, all day long.}

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{These shoes. Because I got to wear them all week long. My feet feel so happy.}

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{This blossom. Because it was unexpected. And so beautiful.}

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Have a good weekend and remember to appreciate the little things that make life special!

DC Day One: Good Stuff Eatery

To read my first post on my trip to Washington D.C., click here.

I’m so excited to tell you about and show you more from my trip to Washington D.C.! When planning our trip, my mom asked everyone going what their priorities were. My one and only request? To eat at Good Stuff Eatery.

We ate there a couple of years ago while in D.C. and I have never stopped thinking about it! I could go on and on about it and my love for it, but I’ll try to keep it short. 🙂

Good Stuff takes pride in making “handmade burgers, hand-cut fries and handspun ice creamshakes.” Let me tell you, they do all of those things so, so well.

Both times I was there I ordered the ‘shroom burger and was sooo happy with it! It is a cheese stuffed, flash fried portobello mushroom cap, thrown onto a bun with onion, tomato, lettuce and Good Stuff Sauce. I’m not sure what is in the sauce but I do know that it is perfect for the burger and just so good.

The fries are hand-cut and delicious. I ordered Spike’s Village Fries which are topped with fresh thyme, rosemary and sea salt. So, so good. Especially dipped in an array of different mustards offered at the condiment bar.

And. The milkshakes. I can’t possibly tell you how good they are. Thick, creamy and so full of flavor. This time I tried the toasted marshmallow shake and the salty caramel kiss shake. They were both out of this world good but the salty caramel kiss is still in my dreams! Is that weird? 🙂 It had the perfect balance of sweet caramel and salt all swirled into a thick dreamy milkshake.

You have to try Good Stuff if you are ever in the D.C. area. Also, good news for me, I found out that a Good Stuff is opening in Philly. I can’t wait for that day!

Now that I’ve told you all about it, let me show you. Some scenes from our first evening.

The crew. Mom, Dad, John, Shawn, Erin, Greg and me.

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The good stuff.

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I love this photo. A celebratory beer.

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Basketball watching.

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Love this place.

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Week in Photos

Happy Saturday everyone!

Please enjoy, five little things that made my week.

{These eggs. Made by my grandma. So beautiful.}

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{This grapefruit. For tasting good when nothing else did.}

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{This tea. For replacing coffee this week.}

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{This cozy corner. Because it was the perfect little spot to get work done this week.}

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{These kids. Just too cute.}

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I hope that you enjoy every moment of your weekend!

DC Day One: A Train Ride + The City

I mentioned last week that I was in D.C. for a weekend enjoying a little end of spring break getaway with friends and family.

Well, I took a bunch of photos of all different areas and things and over the next couple of weeks I will share all of the photos with you in a couple of different posts.

Today, I’m sharing with you day one.

Greg and I took the train from Philly to D.C. It was so much fun! We left from Center City Philadelphia and in two hours we were in D.C.! Our train ride consisted of tea and coffee, taking pictures out the window and Words with Friends. 🙂

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Once we were in the city, we wasted no time getting where we needed to go! We took the Metro to meet up with my mom, dad and our friend John who drove to the city earlier in the day.

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For the next couple of hours the five of us walked around the National Mall, taking in the sights and enjoying the absolutely beautiful day. We spent a lot of the time outside, taking pictures and enjoying the weather, but also visited the Natural History Museum. It was a great experience and I definitely recommend checking it out if you’re in D.C.

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I hope you enjoyed these. Next up I’ll show you how we ended the first day in D.C. It was my one request for the trip and it didn’t disappoint!