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Make this: Ina Garten's Lemon Chicken Breast

2012-01-26T10:37:00.007-05:00

Last night my big bro made a surprise visit to DC, and so I decided to treat him to a nice, home-cooked meal. I had already planned on making these Lemon Chicken Breasts from Ina Garten, so just swung by the Whole Foods on my way home to pick up a few more (and dessert, of course.) I served the chicken with roasted baby golden potatoes, and a simple salad. The only thing I'd change next time is

New Items are UP!

2011-05-25T21:59:00.001-04:00

I have a few more things to give away, up on the blog. And I've now also deleted everything that's already been taken. Enjoy!

More tomorrow...

2011-05-23T22:28:00.002-04:00

A few more pieces of clothes to come tomorrow.For the Guys -- all the housewares (if you happen to need anything like placemats, a TV, etc.) are at the bottom.

Take my stuff!!!

2011-05-22T22:00:00.001-04:00

Hi friends,I'm reviving The Bloge for a special Spring Cleaning event! I have a bunch of great stuff that unfortunately, I no longer have space and/or love for. But it can be yours! For free! I have a few housewares and a lot of clothes (only the keepers, I promise. No dingy t-shirts.) that will come in the following posts. Please let me know if anything catches your eye by Friday -- you can

Beyond Excited.

2009-09-17T16:15:00.000-04:00

map + tote bag = maptote

2009-09-17T10:08:00.008-04:00

just came across these adorable tote bags via ohjoy. Only problem now is that i don't know which one i want... east coast? brooklyn? dc? at around $20 each i may just have to grab a bunch.notice how staten is the only borough deemed not worthy enough for its own bag. i can't exactly disagree.

Pictures from Candace- Brazil 2009!

2009-08-23T15:11:00.001-04:00

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crash course in entrepreneurship

2009-08-17T10:12:00.003-04:00

“This Week in Startups” has a an plethora of information for anyone (no matter what their experience level) looking for knowlege as an entrepreneur. So often in my own experience, I’ve asked questions like “How much equity do you give your partners?” or “How do you go about raising money” or “When is it time to quit an initial concept?.” “This Week in Startups” answers all these questions

In Memoriam: Fr. Thomas King, S.J.

2009-06-24T13:05:00.003-04:00

From The Hoya:Longtime Jesuit Professor Fr. Thomas King Dies at 80 By Christine Roberts Hoya Staff Writer Fr. Thomas King, S.J., a respected member of the Georgetown community for 41 years, passed away today at age 80, confirmed Fr. Eugene Nolan, S.J. King was a professor of theology; he taught The Problem of God and classes covering the works of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Thomas Merton, Jean

In defense of sugar!

2009-06-04T10:04:00.004-04:00

something I've always believed to be true: a little real sugar won't hurt you. but a lot of fake sugar might.(if someone can teach me how to do a true reblog in blogspot i will be your bff.)maryrambin:Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice - by NutritionistaOkay, really, this post is about one thing: SWEETNESS. What’s the best (read: healthiest) way to sweeten food and drink? I used to be a straight

Top 10 Lessons Learned from the 2009 MTV Movie Awards

2009-06-03T23:52:00.007-04:00

1) Kristen Stewart is really socially awkward. But I really liked her sneakers with designer dress look -- is it cool if i adopt that from now on? my feet will thank me.2) Justin Timberlake is an attention-whore, and feels the need to insert himself into everything Andy Samberg does.3) At least some people realize when not to take themselves too seriously. This isn't the Oscars.4) MTV needs to

Oh yea, and I took pictures too...

2009-06-02T22:50:00.000-04:00

Just got these off my camera from the rally/game last month.

Of soccer and celebrities

2009-05-11T10:18:00.005-04:00

While you were off marching for a new stadium, candace, DC's elite mingled with the beauties of hollywood at the White House Correspondents' Dinner -- a night where just a little bit of booze can make the weight of the world a little less heavy on a politician's shoulders and celebrities can pretend like they're actually important. Joking aside, photos # 1, 5, and 6 of this daily beast gallery

You Belong WIth Me... for shizzle

2009-05-08T15:19:00.004-04:00

Check out my latest blog for rosalindwiseman.com -- Taylor Swift has 3 of the top 10 video downloads on iTunes right now and young girls are just in LOVE with her. I analyze her new song "You Belong With Me" and show parents and teachers how to use it as a teaching tool. (cuz, you know, i'm an expert =p) Let me know what you guys think!

elmo meets the first lady

2009-05-07T12:50:00.001-04:00

Embedded video from CNN Videovia cnn political ticker

this makes me lose hope in marriage

2009-05-06T22:02:00.001-04:00

COVER STORY: Jon and Kate Plus 8 Dad Caught With Other WomanEXCLUSIVE: Jon & Kate Mom: "There's Really Never Any Going Back" :(

please please can i have a puppy?

2009-05-06T16:09:00.003-04:00

preferably a super adorable, fluffy, snuggly one like this:(Julia Allison's doggie Lily)

It's here, it's finally here!!!

2009-05-04T10:57:00.004-04:00

The new rosalindwiseman.com launched on Monday, and it's so unbelievably amazing!!! My colleague Emily conceived and worked on creating the components of site for the past year, and our fabulous Web designer Dawn at Serendipity Creative brought those ideas to fruition.One of the coolest things is that we finally get to feature Rosalind's videos on our own site.You can read my blogs in the 'Guest

O. M. G. We met Ben Olsen

2009-04-02T10:21:00.003-04:00

Photo by David Goodwin, Screaming EaglesNick, our friends Celia and John, and I all met 3 DC United players at Garrett's last night, where they were having a fundraiser to protect children in Africa against malaria (just $10 buys one life-saving net.) I bet Nick that if he would go up and talk to Ben, that I'd buy us tickets to this Saturday's game. Needless to say, Nick was a little speechless

who says i'm 25?

2009-03-26T10:45:00.005-04:00

pretty sure my current obsession with twilight means im 15. i read the first book in less than a week, and am 1/3 of the way through 'new moon.' later, i'll be blogging about it for the relaunch of www.rosalindwiseman.com, discussing how 'twilight' can help adults reconnect with what it feels like to be a teenager in love for the first time.oh and as much as a i detest smoking in real life, i

fashion emergency UPDATE

2009-03-25T20:09:00.002-04:00

thanks everyone to commented or IMed or emailed. I went with the Red. thanks for your help! now, im just crossing my fingers that they get here for saturday. stupid target 1-day shipping somehow is estimated at MONDAY. grr.

fashion emergency!

2009-03-25T11:13:00.004-04:00

my trip to columbus in february (during which i spent 3 + hours outside in a torrential downpour) made it abundantly clear that it's time to get myself some rainboots. i've always thought it was a silly idea -- how wet can ur feet get if u have an umbrella, right? -- but they're really necessary in DC, where it starts to get wet as soon as the weather warms up in springtime. since it's expected

hard to do work when...

2009-03-23T11:13:00.002-04:00

cant seem to get the anxious flutters out of my chest. not sure if im stressed or excited.

Facebook in Real Life? Funny for all the wrong reasons

2009-03-20T18:30:00.002-04:00

This video is just fantastic. Thanks to my wonderful brother-in-law Kenny for sending it over.ps - everything really is better with a british accent.. pooooke.

yes, please.

2009-03-19T11:36:00.001-04:00

If anyone would like to buy me this dress from anthropologie, i would not refuse. thank you in advance.

More Quarterlife

2009-03-12T15:13:00.002-04:00

Lunch @ Commissary with my fabulous colleagues. Thank you, Shanterra, for this pic!

Quarter-life Crisis: In Photos (Round 1)

2009-03-10T10:10:00.007-04:00

Update: New photo to add Thank you, Lauren, for being my paparazzi for the evening! xoxo

The Facebook Song

2009-03-09T17:12:00.003-04:00

My very talented and clever friend Laurence (we went to junior high and HS together) is half of this duo. This song is great.

San Francisco: in photos

2009-02-22T23:28:00.007-05:00

Back from San Francisco and so happy to be done with traveling for a while. Here are the "best of" photos from my trip. I did a lot in less than 36 hours! View from my hotel window Gate to Chinatown Cable car, b/w Coit Tower and street sceneMe, down by the piers Boats and Bay Bridge Alcatraz (my fave SF sight) Golden Gate Bridge Me, with Alcatraz in background (shaded in pink courtesy my broken

Columbus: In Photos

2009-02-13T23:14:00.008-05:00

Ohio Dispatch sign, b/w Me in front of Capitol building (not pictured) downtown, b/w. A rainbow appeared right after torrential downpour we got caught in.Rainbow over Crew Stadium, after the rain. Sun setting behind the tailgate. Nick prepared for the rain, wind, and cold -- and of course ready to cheer on the USMNT. The teams warm up before the match. Main supporter section already full 45 mins

ROADTRIP!

2009-02-09T13:37:00.009-05:00

Getting so excited for my roadtrip to Columbus, OH on Wednesday! Nick and I are going to see the US Men's National Soccer Team face off against Mexico in their first serious World Cup qualifying match (it was my christmas present to him). So far, I've been to 2 USMNT games, one vs Argentina in NY and the other vs Cuba in DC. Check out my pics below. US v. CUBA, October 11, 2008Tim HowardFrankie

Jennifer Aniston and I have a lot in common

2009-02-06T13:46:00.003-05:00

Credit: Eric Charbonneau/WireImageOkay, well, maybe just one thing:"I found a really long gray hair, and it kind of flipped me out," she tells [Ellen]. "It's not my first, but it's the fact that it was so long. I was like, 'Oh that's been there. How many others are there, and what does that mean? It actually brought me to tears, slightly." - People.comJen, if you're so freaked out at 40, imagine

My new favorite website - momlogic

2009-02-06T10:19:00.003-05:00

I just started following momlogic on Twitter for work purposes, but I think it may be my new favorite site for featuring the following articles and video. Love it.Review of My Toddler's Pretend RestaurantSix Reasons My Toddler is Kind of an A**hole

Monday night's dinner - Greek delight

2009-02-05T11:52:00.003-05:00

I'm going to try something new here -- instead of just posting restaurant reviews, I'll share my own cooking adventures. I'll let you know how everything turned out and how you can make it yourself, if you're so inclined. To start us off, I have Monday night's dinner -- grilled lamb sausages with an assortment of Greek condiments. The picture doesn't really do the meal justice, and it actually

Because I'm going to NY this weekend...

2009-02-04T14:48:00.002-05:00

A little treat from Overheard in New York:On So Many Different LevelsWoman: We're going downtown, but north towards the city.Tourist mother (gawking): What are you talking about?Tourist little boy (tugging on her pants): Mommy, Brooklyn is upside down!--F Trainvia Overheard in New York, Feb 3, 2009

Inauguration- Part 1

2009-01-31T15:04:00.016-05:00

My internet at home is incredibly slow, and as such, I haven't yet posted any of the photos and videos I took during inauguration. Here's a taste.View of the Capitol from the parade route.My reaction to not being able to get into the ticketed area.Nick took the situation much better than I did.We ended up across from the Newseum, which at least was pretty to look at.

Do the clothes really make the man?

2009-01-29T23:15:00.012-05:00

I just love love LOVE the news about Obama ditching the Bush-era dress code for the Oval Office, like this one in today's NY Times. I believe it was the President's first full day on the job (aka last Wednesday) when he was photographed in the room without wearing a jacket, and apparently people were flipping out because under Bush it was not only considered proper, it was the rule.So, why does

In honor of the new president

2009-01-28T09:59:00.007-05:00

I haven't had a chance to put up my pictures from inauguration weekend yet, what with the debilitating flu and all.., but I did just see the funniest thing on a blog from a girl in my book club.Caitlin:In this award season, Beyonce's "Single Ladies" just barely beats out WOMANIZER WOMANIZER WOMANIZER WOMANIZER for "Song That Most Easily Gets Stuck in My Head," as well as in the category "Song

Upscale Pub Comes to Eastern Market

2009-01-14T00:31:00.000-05:00

Lola's Barrack's Bar and Grill recently opened its doors on Eastern Market's Barracks' Row. It replaced Tapatinis, a lounge that my friends and I frequented on $1 Wine Wednesdays, so I was anxious to see if it would become my new go-to place on the Hill. I gathered up a great group of people to try it out with me last Friday and I wasn't disappointed.Food: Can one see something called the 'Four

Best. Pancakes. Ever.

2009-01-08T22:28:00.008-05:00

In Portsmouth, NH over new years I was treated to one of the best breakfast dining experiences of my young life: cranberry coconut pancakes at Colby's, a quaint restaurant a few blocks from the center of town. Chris, my brother-in-law's brother and local, brought me and my mom there on new year's eve. it had already started snowing by the time i woke up (late, of course) and the walk over was

Music in the morning

2009-01-08T09:24:00.004-05:00

ii'm thinking it's a signthat the freckles in our eyes are mirror imagesand when we kiss they're perfectly aligned***pandora just played one of my favorite songs (such great heights by snow patrol) and above is my favorite lyric. i love it both for the sentiment it evokes as well as its poetic aural qualities. at georgetown i had to take a 19th C poetry class and learned all about meter, iambs,

Hello, 2009

2009-01-07T14:32:00.003-05:00

im going to try not to be such a bloge-ing slacker in the new year. in my defense, i didnt have internet for a couple months at home until maybe november and thought that bloge-ing at work after officially becoming a full-time employee of a company for the first time in my life would probably be an irresponsible thing to do. in any case, i'll try to post as much as i can.my other big resolution

On a lighter note...

2008-10-01T16:26:00.003-04:00

With all the bad news I've been hearing recently (see: this, this, and mostly this), finally a story that made me laugh when I heard about it on NPR a little while ago: Illness Prompts Shutdown of Georgetown Dining Hall Of course, I wouldn't be laughing if I were one of the kids who'd gotten sick. But really, it doesn't surprise me. So glad I don't eat cafeteria food anymore.

O, Happy DAY!

2008-09-23T16:44:00.002-04:00

2008-09 Men's Basketball Schedule Date Opponent Location Time Notes 17-Nov Jacksonville Verizon Center 7:30 p.m. 22-Nov Drexel Verizon Center 1 p.m. 27-Nov Wichita State Disneyworld 2 p.m. Old Spice Classic (ESPN2) 28-Nov Tennessee or Siena Disneyworld TBD Old Spice Classic(ESPN/U) 30-Nov TBD Disneyworld TBD

US Open Tennis

2008-09-02T13:07:00.008-04:00

The U.S. Open tennis tournament is one of my absolute favorite sporting events. When I was younger, my mom dad and I went just about every year, and I just fell in love with the eletric atmosphere of a New York night at the open. Of course, this was when American tennis stars Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi were at their peak, and seeing the two of them play is always fun. Unfortunately, my 3 weeks

With Convention on Hold, Some Organizers Turn to Relief Work

2008-09-01T18:53:00.000-04:00

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2008/reportersblog/2008/09/with_convention_on_hold_some_o.html

Dispatch from Minnesota #1

2008-08-16T23:46:00.003-04:00

Some thoughts so far on my RNC experience:-the flight over was relatively painless, save an hour delay on my connecting flight.-spent the first half of the day STILL having NO IDEA what I was supposed to be doing, or when I'd finally get more information until a 7pm phone call from my supervisor finally broke the silence-have a single room, with all the advantages and drawbacks that come with it.

Because I've had a rough morning...

2008-08-13T11:03:00.003-04:00

some LOLCats are in order to brighten the rest of the day.First, this parody of sorts by the Guardian -- 'LOLBush' -- is a great combination of Olympic fun and Bush humor: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/gallery/2008/aug/12/bushlol?picture=336501045And here's a regular one I just thought was cute:more cat picturesi love to snuggle.

Media and Events Intern for New York Times Best-Selling Author (Columbia Heights)

2008-08-07T10:41:00.001-04:00

You or someone you know looking for a PR/Media/Publishing Internship in DC?! Send this link: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/wri/785297724.html

Yet another reason to have a dog

2008-08-06T15:30:00.003-04:00

Researchers have found that humans' yawns are contagious to dogs, and that this reaction is a rudimentary form of empathy, according to Reuters.In my experience, dogs are quite sensitive to human emotions -- baci always came to comfort me when I was sad. it's like having a friend who understands how you feel without ever saying a word.

‘Find a job you like and you add 5 days to every week.'

2008-08-04T17:37:00.001-04:00

-- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

'Becks is a real American idol'

2008-08-04T14:19:00.004-04:00

David Beckham will win the award for 'Top Male Athlete' at tonight's Teen Choice awards, beating Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods and Eli Manning for the title, UK's 'The Sun' reports. So good for US soccer!ANTONY MANDLER / Mens Health MagazineKey stats on Beck's US popularity from the article:[Beckham] was recently named Major League Soccer Player of the Year at US cable TV network ESPN’s sporting

So ready for college basketball season to start

2008-08-04T11:37:00.002-04:00

Story about Sead in the Post this weekend: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/01/AR2008080103033.htmlNervous it wont be the same without my boys -- jwall, hibbert, pat, and tyler -- but i will ALWAYS be a Hoyas fan.

The world is crazy.. and that's why i'm a big chicken!

2008-07-31T16:31:00.002-04:00

WTF story of the day:http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/07/31/canada.bus/?imw=Y&iref=mpstoryemailThis one is also pretty ridiculous: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/30/AR2008073003299.html?nav=rss_email/componentsI mean, it's the freaking MAYOR!!!

Thinking of Cali...

2008-07-29T16:17:00.003-04:00

LA Times story on the earthquake that struck a few hours ago. Some reports say 5.4, some say 5.8. Nick's family and friends in the area said that it felt strong.Nick: i don't think you would like earthquakesme: i dont think id like earthquakes either. but at least for now, thats one thing i'm not scared ofi mean, does anyone like earthquakes?Nick: hahai mostly sleep through thembut have dreams of

"Coppi's" Pizza Among DC's Best

2008-07-29T09:49:00.006-04:00

Intent on finding good pizza in DC, I ventured to U street over the weekend with Mr. Michiels. After a little Internet investigation, my dining partner and I found 2 that looked promising: Ulah Bistro and Coppi's Organic Restaurant. We decided to check them out in-person before deciding, as they were only 2 blocks from each other. Proving that you can tell a lot about a place from appearances, we

"Prof whose 'last lecture' became a sensation dies" - AP, via WaPost

2008-07-25T13:02:00.002-04:00

video of Randy Pausch's 'Last Lecture' on achieving one's childhood dreams.

'Good Stuff' makes good on name

2008-07-25T09:26:00.004-04:00

The reviews (mine, that is) on Good Stuff Eatery -- a new burger joint on capitol hill and the brainchild of 'Top Chef' finalist Spike -- are in! Read my comments and then leave one of your own!Food: I had the 'Colletti's Smokehouse' burger which had applewood smoked bacon, vermont aged cheddar cheese, vidalia onion rings and BBQ sauce. The meat was juicy, cooked medium/medium rare. You could

Goodbye to my youth...

2008-07-23T16:53:00.002-04:00

I was doing some research for work and came across this article (from a couple months ago) entitled 'City shuts Brooklyn class for gifted.' The program they are eliminating -- CIG, or Center for the Intellectually Gifted, cheesy, I know -- is the one I was in from 4th-8th grades, and specifically at the elementary school I went to in 4th and 5th grades. (As far as I can tell the Junior High

"Love isn't a feeling; it's an ability."

2008-07-23T13:31:00.006-04:00

- quote from the movie "Dan in Real Life," which I saw last night.Do you think that's true? Can it be both a feeling and an ability? Do you have to be open to love to feel love or will it just come when the time is right? Leave a comment!The movie itself gets 3 out of 5 stars. I love Steve Carrell (Dan), and he can do little wrong by me, but the plot was cliche` (lonely widower finally meets a

Update on Chandra Levy WaPost series

2008-07-21T13:08:00.002-04:00

the reporters notebook for the recent articles says that Rock Creek Park is twice the size of NY's Central Park. WOW.they also answered readers' questions and advised that people, esp. women, should not walk or jog in the park alone, and particularly not with headphones in that could prevent them from hearing any potential attackers.

2 (more) reasons i love belgians

2008-07-21T13:01:00.005-04:00

New flip flops courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Michiels! Nick assures me that I'm the first girl on the east coast with these snazzy sworvski crystal-lined Rainbows. i absolutely LOVE them!also, today being belgium independence day, brasserie beck is offering half-priced beers all day. yum!

In the news...

2008-07-17T10:38:00.004-04:00

I've been enthralled with the Post's series on the 2001 murder of Chandra Levy, which started Sunday. I'm not exactly sure why I'm so fascinated by it, but I guess it comes down to the whole murder mystery thing -- so many questions and no answers, and the basic frustration of all the leads and opportunities that were botched by the police and detectives running the case (which is the focus of of

"red, white, and green"

2008-07-11T15:03:00.002-04:00

this article talks about how the organizers of the Democratic National Convention are trying to make sure that the food offered will be healthy and include lots of fruits and veggies. i think its a great idea. unfortunately, ill be working at the Republican Convention.... so i guess ill be eating fried chicken and pizza.

IRS = Big Tease

2008-07-07T22:42:00.002-04:00

got an envelope from the IRS today with huge words written across the top "STIMULUS PAYMENT." inside? a freaking LETTER telling me that my check would be coming. like i really needed to know that at this point. way to go, IRS, you got your act together and sent me a letter. it said the check would arrive by 7/11 but that if i hadn't received anything in six weeks, to contact them. SIX WEEKS!?!?!

so goes all good things.

2008-07-07T00:53:00.009-04:00

the 3 day weekend is gone, almost as quickly as it came. fun, exhausting, confusing, scary, romantic, and delicious (there was a lot of eating.. including 3 frozen yogurt trips in as many days. i don't even really like frozen yogurt that much. but this new california style that i had at tangysweet was the best -- refreshing, not too sweet, and loaded with fresh fruit.)my weekend ended with '

Happy 4th of July!

2008-07-03T21:28:00.002-04:00

and hooray for 3 1/2 day weekend!Some pics from last year's 4th -- taken from the steps of the Library of Congress:

Some of the worst mistakes of my life have been haircuts.

2008-07-02T17:54:00.002-04:00

- Jim Morrison(i cry if i get a bad haircut, even though i've basically had the same 'do since 9th grade and no one else would probably know the difference...)CORRECTION: i have cried...once.. when i got layers the day of my junior prom. i don't cry all the time. =p

Wishful thinking...

2008-07-02T09:55:00.004-04:00

I signed up for Neiman Marcus e-mails when I entered their contest for a 'dream vacation', and the most recent one featured these BEAUTIFUL Christian Louboutin platforms. Unfortunately, at $770, they're just slightly out of my budget. And by slightly, I mean, more than one of my paychecks. Sorry, Neiman, you've got the wrong girl.

You be the judge.

2008-07-01T17:57:00.003-04:00

Apparently, I was really missing out on my YouTube education by not having seen this until yesterday. (Warning: gets really weird toward the end aka not work appropriate... until you work at my office.)

Funny cause its true.

2008-07-01T17:55:00.003-04:00

Historic ‘Blockbuster’ Store Offers Glimpse Of How Movies Were Rented In The Past

DCU v LAG - PHOTOS!

2008-06-30T22:32:00.009-04:00

Probably one of my favorite signs ever --a great play on the LoLcats 'I can has cheez burger' --though I feel sort of bad we went as low as to make fun of Posh for no real reason (but not that bad. funny is funny): Landon and Gallardo (i think) chasing down the ball: Beckham blow-up doll: The man, the myth... Con, Web, Nick: Tailgating:

'It don't mean a thing...if it ain't got that swing!'

2008-06-26T15:52:00.003-04:00

I was sitting here in the coffee shop (Port City Java on 7th St.), contemplating what music to put on to get me in the mood for a couple hours of solid work. Pop gets kind of tiresome, Rap and Rock can both be kind of distracting if they're too hardcore, and Classical can be boring at times. It then hit me -- of course, SWING! Because of the quick tempo, it's completely motivating and energizing,

Happy Birthday Krista!

2008-06-24T22:54:00.001-04:00

krista, me, jim, alli, alyssa at 18th street lounge

WaPo: 'Brain Study Shows Differences Between Gays, Straights'

2008-06-23T16:39:00.006-04:00

Just read this really interesting article in the Washington Post which discusses brain differences between gay people and straight people. The main finding of the researchers found that:"Gay men tended to have brains that were more like those of straight women than of straight men -- the right and left sides were about the same size, the researchers found. Gay women's brains tended to be more

Bend it like...

2008-06-20T13:29:00.005-04:00

I'm unbelieveably excited for the DC United vs LA Galaxy game next week. Although I'll be rooting for DC overall (obvi.), I can't say I'm not going to swoon over Beckham. Judge for yourself: I'm not usually into tats, but for him, I'll make an exception: He even has a nice smile (though to be honest, i think he sounds a little dorky when he speaks... his voice is unexpectedly high for a "macho"

Looking for fun people to do this with!

2008-06-19T15:26:00.003-04:00

DC Screen on the Green Schedule - 2008July 14 - Dr. No (1962)July 21 - The Candidate (1972)July 28 - Arsenic and Old Lace(1944)August 4 - The Apartment (1960)August 11 - Superman (1978)I've never seen any of these movies, and actually haven't heard of some of them (Arsenic and Old Lace?), but they usually only show time-honored classics at this thing, so I'm sure they will be good.Alli and I

mmmm...bear grylls

2008-06-19T10:15:00.002-04:00

Netflix thought I would be interested in the Man vs. Wild collection (which seems to have just been released on DVD otherwise I would have surely known about it sooner). Netflix is so smart. I <3 bear grylls.

Save the bananas!

2008-06-18T14:52:00.002-04:00

Just read this short op-ed in the NY Times about bananas and how in 5-20 years a tree fungus called Panama disease could wipe out the banana crop in Latin America. yikes. it also explains why bananas are still so cheap compared to other fruit, which i've always wondered. okay, maybe not always... but several times.

quote of the day

2008-06-16T18:49:00.002-04:00

Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities.- Aldous Huxley

Typical.

2008-06-16T17:48:00.000-04:00

Been thinking about...

2008-06-15T13:46:00.005-04:00

cur·ric·u·lum [kuh-rik-yuh-luhm] –noun, plural -la1. the aggregate of courses of study given in a school, college, university, etc.2. the regular or a particular course of study in a school, college, etc.[Origin: 1625–35; <> Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006.1824, modern coinage from L. curriculum "a running, course, career

my new love, Soccer!

2008-06-15T11:41:00.004-04:00

went to the DC United game last night. it was amazing. got to see Emillio complete his first hat trick (3 goals in 1 game) and they won 4-1 vs NY. after the game went to down to the field to try and see the players. my new favorite = santino quaranta. he's hot (even hotter in person than in pics), and has made it through a tough drug addiction to get back into top form and back to DC.i then spent

i want a puppy....

2008-06-14T16:53:00.005-04:00

for the past several years, since my Baci passed away, i've been really wanting to get a dog. I know that i absolutely do not have the time, space, or money to get one now... but it doesnt make me want one any less. the dating columnist and fellow gtown alum Julia Allison (I used to read her column in The Hoya, and now she writes for Time Out NY) whose blog i follow, has an adorable little

Listen to the bells of the Brugge Belfort

2008-06-13T17:07:00.003-04:00

Nick and I climed something like 600 steps to get to the top of the belfrey while in Brugge (Bruges to all you frenchies), and were lucky enough to be greeted with the ringing of the bells while we were up there. From the top, you also get an amazing view of the main square, the Markt:

What I wouldn't do to be back in Belgium right now...

2008-06-13T17:04:00.001-04:00

Guilty as charged

2008-06-10T20:01:00.003-04:00

I am a blogging slacker!I wanted to try this and see how it would turn out, but I just don't see how people have the time to commit to blogging on a regular basis. The past few months have been so busy and so much has happened -- no need to try and play catch up on all of it, but I'll try and post some pictures from Belgium and other important events.

Law School Prom!

2008-04-02T14:26:00.002-04:00

Two Words: Da. Juan.

2008-03-18T17:59:00.002-04:00

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/si_online/covers/issues/2008/0324.html

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2008-03-18T11:46:00.001-04:00

Alexandra celebrates her first St. Patrick's Day.3/17/08

More Hoyas love

2008-03-11T17:43:00.001-04:00

Happy Birthday....

2008-03-05T00:20:00.004-05:00

to me. but also to my sister Jacqui, whose birthday was today on the 4th. I couldn't find a great picture of just the two of us, especially because I don't have all my photos on this new computer, but here's one of my mom and all of my siblings. :) May 2007

Political Correctness gone too far

2008-02-29T15:25:00.002-05:00

I didn’t know about the ‘controversy’ over a non-African American portraying Barack Obama on Saturday Night Live until today, having read this article. But I did watch the actual SNL skit last weekend, and thought it was a good impression. I actually thought the actor was Hispanic, so that shows how much I know. I honestly believe that people make a big deal over things that *really shouldn’t be

'The Hills'

2008-02-29T11:32:00.002-05:00

This absolutely just made my day:(big thank you to Katherine Wade, from whose away message i stole it.)

It's Oscar time

2008-02-21T14:09:00.005-05:00

"Mr. Stewart is accustomed, of course, to deflating Washington politicians. 'Washington and Hollywood are really sister cities,' he said. 'The only difference between Hollywood and Washington is that Washington actually has power.'" Quote from a New York Times article about how Jon Stewart has just 8 days to work on his material for the Oscars this Sunday. I wasn't sure if I was going to watch,

Lunar Eclipse

2008-02-21T12:29:00.000-05:00

2/20/08

NY Times: 'Is PBS Still Necessary?'

2008-02-21T12:09:00.001-05:00

So, this is a little late because it has taken me a while to compose, and I put some things up in the meantime. But the above is the headline of an opinion article in last weekend's New York Times, which argues that while NPR has successfully implemented measures to stay current with the times and therefore has thrived in recent years, the opposite it true of public television.It brings up some

Happy Valentine's Day!

2008-02-20T23:35:00.005-05:00

At Filomena, 2/15/08I promised momma i would show her valentine's day photos (i wore red lipstick just for you, mom!) This one waitress was obsessed with me and nick because she liked the fact that we dressed up ("no one does that anymore," she said), and she thought we were cute -- so she was our photographer. She took a bunch of photos, making us change poses, fixing nick's jacket, etc., and

Hurray for punctuation!

2008-02-20T18:39:00.002-05:00

I was so delighted to see this article in the New York Times. I enjoy proper punctuation, and try to use it as best I can; but I especially LOVE LOVE LOVE the semicolon. I think it is the most underrated, underutilized, yet most useful mark in our language. Well, I suppose the period is probably more useful, but the semicolon is just so eloquent and adds flavor to one's writing.Sadly, people

Writers Strike Slideshow

2008-02-18T22:22:00.001-05:00

A project for the NewsHour:http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/entertainment/writersstrike/