Amazing.
I know I use that word waaaay too often, but I can’t think of a better way to describe the past three days. I kicked back and lived. I reunited with some of my best friends. I ate well. I enjoyed.
It’s said that pictures speak 1000 words, but not even a trillion words can come close to capturing the joy I’ve experienced over the long weekend. I’ve felt complete. I’ve felt love. I’ve felt alive. I wish I could add commentary to each and every moment, but I have an inaugural ball to prepare for (Hair! Nails! Makeup! Lady Gaga! Beyonce!)!
So let’s do this. Many photos, few words. Chronological order. (Mostly). Ready, set, go!
Friday night dress shopping.
The color of the season…on my legs. 
Mall sanity in a package. (Love this new-to-me treat!).
Late night grocery store steal.
Reunited!
Cinnamon Foam (my fave).
Mezze at Agora.
Swordfish Kebab: grilled peppers, grapefruit relish (shallots,
cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, hot pepper paste & mint)
Hpiti: roasted red peppers, feta, thyme, olive oil
Instagramming, ‘yo.
Arugula Salad: tomatoes, goat cheese, dates, lemon juice, olive oil
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
House Inauguration Party (and patriotic cupcakes).
Coat coveting.
Impulse purchase.
Shopping fuel. (Macarons at Paul Georgetown!)
Coconut!
Patriotic tea.
Caffeine and cupcake kick at Baked and Wired.
Saturday night dinner at Bandolero (Mike Isabella’s Mexican tapas restaurant!)
A childhood best friend. A college best friend.
Beet Salad: pepitas puree, watercress, cotija cheese
Wild Mushroom Tacos: butternut squash, pickled onion, crispy pepitas
Shrimp Cocktail: charred tomato, chile, lime, plantain chips
Snapper Ceviche :charred mango, jicama, peanuts, mint
Watching my friends freeze from the warmth of my home.
The new hair ‘do.
My own ball ‘do (in progress).
Love you all! I’ll be back to regular blogging in a few days!
xoxo
I want to know…
What did you eat, drink, buy, learn, or read over the past three days?
What do you think of the mint green color trend? (Be honest!) 
Tell me
