#throwbackthursday : All the Places I've Lived

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#throwbackthursday : All the Places I've Lived

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As a Navy brat growing up I moved quite a bit; I was born in Newport, RI, we moved to Iceland where my brother Seth was born, then to Monterey ,CA, Woodbridge, VA, Virginia Beach, Burke, VA, Virginia Beach... I went to Harrisonburg, VA to go to JMU for college, back to Virginia Beach, to Elizabeth City, NC, back to Virginia Beach...  So, apparently I live a bit of a nomadic life. Since moving to DC, I've continued this habit. Today I'm looking back on all the places I've lived since moving to DC!

August 2010 - October 2011: The Radio Gypsy When I first moved to DC in August of 2010 I spent most of my time on my then-boyfriend's boat at the southwest waterfront at the Gangplank Marina. 20140227-025048.jpg

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October 2010 to February 2011 : Studio Apartment in Pentagon City  I then moved into the studio apartment (of the guy who bought my ex's boat) in Pentagon City. This was my first apartment by myself and I LOVED it! 20140227-025339.jpg

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February 2011 - February 2012 : Two-Bedroom in Pentagon City In February I moved down the hall into a two-bedroom apartment with my sweet friend & co-worker Jenny (and her 2 cats Lucky & Fiddler). 20140227-025631.jpg

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February 2012 - May 2013 : H Street I then moved to H Street (3rd St) to a one-bedroom English Basement. I had a great desk area built-in which was great as I ended up going back to school while living here. Not good - spending 5 months on crutches & a walking boot while living in a basement apartment.

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May 2013 - November 2013 : Casa Azul (3-bedroom in Shaw) I moved into a beautiful house in a Shaw with a couple friends.

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November 2013 - Current : Basement Apartment in Truxton Circle And finally, my current place! I currently live back in a basement in a neighborhood called Truxton Circle (basically between Shaw, NoMa, & Bloomingdale). I have a cozy one-bedroom that I sometimes share with my foster dogs. 20140227-030914.jpg

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Quote of the Day: A Beautiful Life

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Quote of the Day: A Beautiful Life

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Quote of the Day: After All Is Said & Done

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Quote of the Day: After All Is Said & Done

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IMG_0068 Listen to Justin Trawick's "After All Is Said and Done" on Spotify or hear it as the theme song to his podcast "The Circus Life"

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#TuesdayBoozeday: Sparkle Lounge and the Food & Wine Festival

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#TuesdayBoozeday: Sparkle Lounge and the Food & Wine Festival

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This year I was graciously invited to The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center's  Sparkle Lounge, a showcase event for the venue. This year's Winter Lodge theme was beautifully executed. I had a blast at Booth-o-Rama's photo booth, drinking champagne, eating s'mores and hanging out with a whole bunch of super fun event industry friends. The event was originally supposed to be on Thursday, Feb. 13th but due to the snow storm actually took place on Valentine's Day and it really was a great way to spend the day as a single girl. Did I mention the event turned into the kick-off for the Washington DC International Food & Wine Festival? Oh yes. :)

Here are some pictures from the event!

The scene as you walked into Sparkle Lounge

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of course Max Major whipped out a few card tricks and blew my mind.

The event had a winter lodge theme complete with a moose over the fireplace (there were also s'mores!)

After the reception, guests were invited to two tasting rooms- one for wine & one for liquor

Rose infused punch

This liquor won best sign in my book :)

Orange Creamsicle & Raspberry Mint cocktails from Svedka Vodka

Ice Luge! (the drink was actually pretty bitter & awful)... sorry!

Vodka & Bourbon mix- favorite things separately. Terrible idea together.

My favorite beverage was a Mexican Hot Chocolate using Patron XO Cafe Dark

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Manic Monday: Coffee!!

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Manic Monday: Coffee!!

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