Your tax dollars at work {play}

Since you and I {don't even get me started on Maryland's taxes. ugh!} are paying for the free fun things to do in DC, Wolfgang and I decided it was time to hop on the metro again yesterday, and head to Smithsonian's National Zoo.

It was nice to be outside, together, and away from work. Working on Valentine's Day week/weekend is hell, when you work in a spa.

Since it is the winter, quite a few of the animals were not outside to look at because it's too cold for them, or their habitats were being renovated.  However, we were still able to see lions, and tigers, and panda bears....and some other creatures.  We decided it'd be better to come back when it's warmer.

Here are some pictures of some of the animals we saw.

Bad A's.

 The little guy on the bottom was clapping! cute.

Cutie Patutie.

Yeeha.

I love animals.

I was the kid that would cry when watching the news; not from the death toll from a terrible natural disaster, but the clip they would show of the dog or cat stranded on the roof top, being rescued by a fireman, or the zebra being mutilated by a hungry lion. {sorry for the visual}

So when I found out Wolfgang's co-worker "Bogie" had horses, I was instantly ecstatic. I begged  ask Wolfgang to see if we could just come over sometime just so I could get my horse fix, and Bogie was kind enough, without hesitation, to say yes.

So yesterday we both had the day off, and we made it out to Bogie's place, or at least where him and his friends keep their horses.  It was pretty low key- I told him all I really wanted to do was pet and feed his horse, and I would be completely satisfied.  Well, we fed "Rowdy" some pellets, and I was happy.  I just love the feel of when horses eat from your hand, is that weird?

Then, out of the kindness of his heart, Bogie let us take Rowdy 'for a walk.'  It took me back to when I took this amazing Biology class back in Idaho, where for our field labs, we rode horses all day, every week. By far one of my best classes, ever.

Anyway, as we were walking around with Rowdy and Bogie's funny two dogs, Bogie offered to even let both of us ride Rowdy, BARE BACK.  Our first time ever.  It was a little scary at first, but fun. 


Thanks Bogie, Thanks Rowdy.

The cure.

Having a bad morning? I've got just the cure for you.

Step 1. If you are able to download apps, go right now and download Smacktalk. (don't have anything where you can download apps? well then, proceed to step 2, which will be shared shortly). Have fun and take out your anger/stress with these cute little furry animals by making them say ridiculous things. I personally suggest laughing and making weird sounds for an optimal experience.

Step 2. Eat something really unhealthy.

Step 3. Take a nap.

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go take care of Step 2 and 3.

Have a great day!

Lions and tigers and bears, Oh my!

Life has been pretty exciting in the last 24 hours for residents in eastern Ohio. Read about it here.

My favorite part of the whole article:

Flashing signs on the highways in eastern Ohio warned motorists Wednesday: "Caution. Exotic animals."

Silly Dog.

Have you seen this yet? If not, here you go. I've watched it probably 10 times, and it makes me laugh every time.

Enjoy!

You can see more at youtube.com/talkinganimals