Days 85-86: Rest and Relaxation

Dinner with the boyfriend at Bayou Bakery.

Wednesday, August 24th: I had half a bottle of Naked Juice: Green Machine for breakfast and then split a deep dish pizza from the Pi truck with my co-worker for lunch. After work I met the boyfriend for dinner at Bayou Bakery. I had the mixed green salad and a cup of gumbo and then split the beignets for dessert. Upon arriving home I fell fast asleep from 7:30pm-midnight and then woke up, got ready for bed and fell back asleep until 7am the next morning. I guess the earthquake really tired me out!

Thursday, August 25th: For breakfast I had the Chilled Swiss Oats from Corner Bakery and then I had a tuna fish sandwich for lunch from the deli near my office. After work I had a small bowl of ice cream and then the boyfriend make orange chicken and jasmine rice for dinner.

Days 82-84: DC Earthquake

Sunday, August 21st: I planned to attend the 10am yoga class at Saffron Yoga, but unfortunately, after walking to the studio, the instructor didn't show up. Fortunately, my Oriental 1 teacher, Nica, was teaching an Oriental 1+ class at Saffron Dance at 10:30am. The studio manager allowed me to use the studio to do a few yoga poses before class started and then I was able to enjoy a wonderful last dance class for the summer session.
After class I ran across the street to meet two of my girlfriends at Northside Social. I enjoyed an iced chai tea latte and a savory muffin. After brunch I walked home and cleaned up the apartment until the boyfriend returned home from NYC. We ordered Indian take-out from Delhi Dhaba for dinner.

Monday, August 22nd: Dhoonya Monday! I attended the Dhoonya Basics class with Kajal after work. Here is the description of the dance as copied from Facebook:
"As today's Basics class falls on the festival of Janmashtami (Krishna's birthday), Kajal is celebrating by teaching "Maiyya Yashoda" from Jhoota Hi Sahim a playful song about the mischievous young Krishna."
The dance was a ton of fun and I was excited to learn about flirty Krishna who I had actually learned about prior when studying the Mahabharata in college. I hope to post the dance soon (if I can remember it!).

Tuesday, August 23rd: Tuesday was obviously a very strange day in DC thanks to an unexpected earthquake at around 2pm. You can read my thoughts on it here. I ended up walking 6 miles home so I decided not to do my 2 mile training run and instead grab a bite to eat at Cava in Clarendon.

Here I am exhausted and a little sunburned after my 6 mile walk home. 

Days 77-81: Restaurant Week

Tuesday, August 16th: Enjoyed a Greek salad at Vapiano's in Chinatown with the other new members of the Junior League. Then went with the 90+ girls to see The Help. So good!

Wednesday-Friday: The boyfriend left me for NYC and the weather has been awful so I spent the evenings relaxing, cleaning and doing some weights in my living room.

Saturday, August 20th: Did a 1.75 mile training run on the treadmill after enjoying some watermelon courtesy of a thoughtful co-worker. Then met up with two of my long-time girlfriends at Fogo de Chao for a decadent Restaurant Week dinner.

Days 75-76: Relaxing Sunday & Dhoonya Monday

On Sunday morning I woke early to read and bake cinnamon rolls that I picked up from Trader Joe's.

Then I spent the afternoon reading and blogging. The boyfriend took me out on a date night. We went to the new Pinkberry in Clarendon and then went to see Friends with Benefits at the Courthouse theater.

Then today was Dhoonya Monday. We celebrated India's Independence Day and danced to Des Rangila from Fanaa.

Here's the dance:

Days 69-74: Recap

Monday, August 8th: Took an amazing Dhooyna basics class with Kajal. I love her energy and how happy she looks when she's dancing. I can't wait to take a techniques class with her in the fall.

Tuesday, August 9th: Did a little shopping for some special occasions (a friend's birthday and a friend's wedding anniversary) and then met the best friend and a friend from college for martinis and tapas at Cava Mezze.

The group at Cava.

Wednesday, August 10th: Today was a special friend's birthday, so me and the boyfriend met her at Central for a delicious dinner, champagne and cake.

The beautiful birthday girl w/ her exquisite cake.

Thursday, August 11th: Took my Oriental 1 class with my teacher Nica. I'm excited to say that I will be taking Oriental 2 in the fall with Nica. She is a fabulous teacher and I can't wait to start a more challenging course with her in the fall.

Friday, August 12th: I was fortunate enough to get tickets to the Redskins vs. Steelers pre-season game at FedEx field from my boss. I went with the boyfriend and his co-worker and my little sister. We had a great time. I dined on a shrimp basket and a bloody mary.

 Redskins won!

 My humongous shrimp basket that boyfriend and sister helped me eat.

My Bloody Mary.

Saturday, August 13th: Went to an Oriental 1 class to make-up for the class I missed while I was home in Illinois. Then the boyfriend and I went on a 1.5 mile run in preparation for a 5k we're running in October. Went and got my hair done at Eurospa with Patty (I've been going to her for 6 years!). Then the boyfriend and I went couch hunting at CB2 and West Elm in Georgetown. No new couch yet. Had pasta and sausage for dinner and watched Arthur on Netflix.

Days 62-68: Recap

Monday, August 1st: I skipped Dhoonya class today. I was too tired, so I stayed home to watch The Bachelorette Finale.

Tuesday, August 2nd: I went to my first Tuesday night yoga class and loved it. It was just what I needed after a long weekend of traveling.

Wednesday, August 3rd: Ran a couple errands (CVS & dry cleaners) and then went to yoga for the second day in a row. I'm really starting to love yoga, which is helping with my Dhoonya warm-ups and cool-downs.

Thursday, August 4th: Took my Oriental 1 class and had Tabia as a sub.

Friday, August 5th: Enjoyed a lovely evening with my best friend and her boyfriend at Jazz in the Garden. She brought cured meats, cheese and a baguette and I brought olives, hummus, spinach dip and crackers to enjoy.

 Our delicious picnic.

 My beautiful friend and her boyfriend.

Me and the boyfriend.

Saturday, August 6th: I took an Oriental 1 class in the morning to make-up for a class I missed earlier in the semester. Then I went to the best friend's house to make mojitos for her little sister's 21st birthday. We ended the night at 18th Street Lounge for bottle service in honor of the birthday girl.

Making mojitos.

 Me and my favorite people.

 My best friend and her sister, the birthday girl.

 Bottle service.

The best friend preparing for our 25th birthdays this year.

Sunday, August 7th: Nursed a champagne headache and finished my book, The Help.

Days 55-61: Recap

Monday, July 25th: I had my very last Dhoonya Tech 1/2 class. I'm very sad the course is over, but looking for to Fall semester classes to start!

Tuesday, July 26th-Wednesday, July 27th: Ran errands and packed my bags.

Thursday, July 28th-Sunday, July 31st: Flew home to Illinois to be with my mom and help her after a little bit of mouth surgery. Did a lot of relaxing and shopping. Came home Sunday afternoon and went to Outback Steakhouse with the boyfriend.

 Cookie cake from the Oakbrook Mall.

 Did a little crafting.

 Went through some old photos. (Yes, that's me!)

 Shopping at the outlets. Went home w/o this sweater.

 Reading the help and drinking club soda on the plane. Bliss.

Outback Steakhouse goodness.

Days 48-54: Recap

Monday, July 18th: I took my second-to-last Dhoonya Tech 1/2 and then grabbed groceries at Trader Joe's.

Tuesday, July 19th: I went to Senator Leahy's Ben & Jerry's ice cream social. I had a small bowl of Americone Dream and half of a Magic Hat beer.

Wednesday, July 20th: The boyfriend and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary at Urbana.

 Blue Crab Soup and two oysters.

 My delicious fish special.

 The dessert we split.

My anniversary present: a Kate Spade coin purse.

Thursday, July 21st: Took my Oriental 1 class at Saffron.

Friday, July 22nd: Went to Hank's Oyster Bar with the boyfriend. Then met 3 other couples at Agora for dinner. (This was the day it was 120 degrees in DC. Ouch. Glad I wasn't working out.)

 Sparkling wine at Hank's.

 Oyster platter.

 Sparkling wine and oyster. Favorite meal.

 The oyster menu.

 Cheers at Hank's.

 Basil martini at Agora.

 My fabulous friends at Agora.

The boyfriend & I melting in the heat.

Saturday, July 23rd: We took a reformer class at Thrive. Then we went to a housewarming party and I went to my first Junior League event, the new member pot luck. Finished the day at a Mexican restaurant in Georgetown with friends.

Sunday, July 24th: I had breakfast with my BFF and her mother and sister at the Peacock Cafe in Georgetown. The boyfriend and I took yoga at Saffron and then met our couple friends at Northside Social for some iced tea. 

Days 45-47: Recap

On Friday, July 15 the boyfriend and I went to see Harry Potter after work and went to the Dusk Lounge at the Westin for drinks and appetizers.

 We split a kid's meal at the theater. Best deal ever.

On Saturday, July 16th we did a little shopping, had brunch at Co Co. Sala and then went to see Lil Wayne in concert!

Clothes I didn't end up buying.

Drinks and s'mores french toast at co co. sala. So good!

 My dates to the Lil Wayne concert

 My frozen margarita.

 Me and boyfriend.

Me and best guy friend.

LIL WAYNE!

On Sunday, July 17th we took a Reformer 2 class at Thrive Pilates. Then we went on a trip for computer parts for the boyfriend and thread for friendship bracelets for me. Then we used a Groupon at Tandoori Nights in Clarendon for dinner.

Friendship bracelet.

Delicious dinner at Tandoori Nights.