You can't possibly look at this picture, and not smile.

Observations

Observations of the day/week:

1. So far, people are right: east coast people are not as friendly as west coast people.

2. East coast drivers aren't the best, nor the smartest.

3. IKEA apparently brings out the worst in people.  Today while we were there, there were several super cranky couples bickering at each other, as we walked on by and  had a good chuckle. 

On another note, we get the keys to our apartment tomorrow!

Just Playing...(aka Don't worry, MOM!)

disclaimer to my mother, and other worrisome relatives: the follow post should not be taken seriously.

confession: We've really been enjoying this whole "tv" and "cable" thing, while we are staying in a hotel room.  Such a weird concept, eh?  It's been a couple years since we've had a tv/cable.

Our biggest weakness has been:

We're kinda nerdy like that.  Currently, some bachelor is looking to land a place in Thailand, and I'm so amazed by how CHEAP it is to live there! This guy can be living well on just a few hundred $$ a month. 

So then I had this thought.  Wouldn't it be great to live in Thailand for a little while? We could live super cheaply, replenish our savings, and pay back student loans much faster.  Great solution, right?

Ok, so that probably won't happen, but it sounds like a great idea for about 4 minutes.

While on the subject of HGTV, I've been loving these guys' and their show the most, "Property Brothers."  Not to mention, they're HOT. and charming. and talented. But good looking.  They will grow on you, I promise.

Washington D.C.

Last Saturday, we hopped on the metro and headed to D.C.!  It was very exciting because it was the first time for both of us.

We had a bit of a late start so we only saw a small portion of what it all has to offer, but we enjoyed it all.  It's incredible the time, effort and talent it took to create all the monuments.  This is what we saw:

The White House

 It's actually not as big as I thought it was.  Don't get me wrong it's big, but it's not humungous like I thought. Although I'm sure it's massive up close!


Washington Memorial (Hard to miss)
 

 

WW2 Memorial

Korean War Memorial

Vietnam War Memorial

Abraham Lincoln Memorial

All of these memorials were truly incredible.  It kinda makes me want to re-learn about my country's history.  I look forward to returning to DC and to see all the other things it has to offer!

Hello, Maryland.

We've already been in Maryland just over a week.  Hello!  In some ways I'm still in shock.

A week ago Thursday, we hopped on a plane, and hoped for the best that our cars and belongings would someday make it to MD.  A few days go we got word that our belongings had successfully made it, and just this morning, these two showed up, luckily in one piece.

Whew.

For the first few days we were here we shopped around like mad men for a place to live, and luckily we found something great!  Move-in day is Oct. 8th.  So our stuff will patiently be waiting (somewhere?) for some annoyed mover dudes to haul them up 4 flights of stairs (sorry guys...)

We've been loving the weather and the GREEN here!  It's been so nice to be able to enjoy being outside, with the exception of the humidity today because of the night rainstorm. This is a cute little shopping area just a block or two away:

I spent the afternoon here the other day, and it was lovely. Not to mention it has one of Wolfgang's most favorite places to eat, Nando's, of which is originally from England, and about died when he first found out that they had locations in the states (but only on the east coast).

Another food establishment that we have become friends with, looks something like this:

Mmmmm.

And did I mention how much we love the green?  But we do know that places only become green one way...rain and snow.  But we don't want to talk about that right now, we're just enjoying the fall for now.  Here is a picture I took in the town that we will be living in.  Isn't it gorgeous?! I instantly fell in love with the place, and we were just lucky enough to find our future (rental) home there.

And tomorrow's plan?  Returning our rental car and going somewhere great.  Any guesses? Hint: It's not Nando's.

This is exactly what I have been craving for a while now- a beautiful day where I can enjoy being outside, sitting, and just taking in the sun and beautiful scenery. I've got to take advantage of this before it gets too cold for this AZ girl!

More to come shortly, when I'm near my computer.

Today on this day of my birthday, we decided to celebrate by having movers pack up all of our stuff and take our cars. How sweet of them, right? 

Can I go back to the birthdays where my mom would decorate the dining room?

Well, at least it's not me doing all the packing.