Ang goes to Washington!

I am heading to Washington DC to spend the weekend with Nick, hooray!

Everytime I visit him there, we always make a list of things we want to do/see.

We have tickets for the Phillies vs. Nationals game on Sunday

I can't wait to see the other man in my life (lol) Ryan Howard #6, our wonderful 1st baseman

My list of things I want to see/do this weekend:

Live music at the National Gallery of Art on Sunday evening

National Archives Building (to see the original Bill of Rights, Dec of Independence and Constitution)

Library of Congress

Capitol Building and/or Washington Monument

Being a history major, I really love to see the sights of Washington whether I'm considered a tourist or not. Nick and I have already seen a bunch of the museums and monuments so this list shouldn't be too hard to accomplish:o)

What is everyone up to this weekend?? Enjoy the beautiful weather while it lasts!

Fill in the Blank Friday

Lauren over at the little things we do has a fun little blog topic that she does every Friday, join in! It's a cute way for your blog pals to learn some new things about you!

1. The last thing I do before going to sleep is put Johnson & Johnson's Bedtime Lotion on. *It's not just for babies anymore lol* No more melatonin, no more sleep meds, just bedtime lotion. It's amazing, knocks me out everytime and I sleep the whole night through.

2. When I can't sleep I toss and turn. I'll flip my pillows, fluff my blanket, whatever it takes to get comfy.

3. The first thing I do when I wake up is look out the window. I remember being little and starting this when it would snow out. I would wake up and look to see how much snow fell overnight. Now I love to see the sunshine, there's something very refreshing about starting a new day.

4. When I'm tired I get really cranky. Just like a kid. It starts with yawning then I know by 11 pm I have to start getting ready for bed (if I'm not out somewhere having fun) because once my head hits the pillow, I'm out.

5. My dream bedroom would be anything Shabby Chic. I was really upset when Rachel Ashwell's show ended but thank heavens she continued writing books and designing bedroom accessories and furniture! Everything Shabby Chic is very practical and soft. Its usually whites, soft pinks and yellows. I just bought white ruffle Shabby Chic cotton sheets from Target the other day and since then I've been sleeping like a baby. They are super soft. I love big beds with fluffy blankets and pillows, and lots of candles:o)

6. If I could wake up anywhere tomorrow morning it would be in North Carolina. I keep looking through pics from my vacation and wondering when I'll be back down there.

7. The longest sleep I've ever had was when I'm sick. I don't get sick that often at all because I take really good care of health. However, when I do get sick, the first thing I do is sleep. Usually I will sleep for almost 13 hours straight (yes, this has been done before) and I wake up feeling a million times better.

8. I sleep on my side most of the time. When I'm tossing and turning I'm all over the place, I usually end up on my back. I'm most comfortable on my side though.

9. When I sleep, I like to wear a t-shirt or tank top and cotton pj pants or shorts. In the winter I have to wear sweatpants because I get so cold at night (but we won't think about that now!).

10. My bedtime is usually 11 pm. You know you're getting old when you look at the clock and say "oh my gosh, it's only 9:30!? I'm exhausted!!"

Thankful Thursday

I'm thankful that I get to visit Nick in DC this weekend. He's been traveling up here a lot to spend time with both of our families, this weekend it will just be us<3

I am thankful that the Phillies got Roy Oswalt in a trade today (if you aren't a sports fan, this is a really big deal-HUGE!) and that I will be at the Phillies vs. Nationals game in DC on Sunday with Nick. I love going to away games because it gets pretty competitive with the opposing teams fans:o)

I am thankful for RedBox. It's really nice to rent a movie for $1 once in awhile and its so convenient to return it on my way home from work. Last night I watched "When in Rome" with my Mom (it's adorable-I highly recommend it) and tonight we're watching "The Bounty Hunter" with Jen Aniston.

I am thankful that my next door neighbor and close friend, Jenn, got engaged on Monday! Her ring is gorgeous (Cartier ladies, yes, he's a keeper!) and her fiancee is so wonderful. I love weddings, so I'm excited to see everything that she's planning!

I am thankful for the sunny weather. Even though most people are complaining that it's hot (come on, its SUMMER) and humid, I enjoy it. I just keep reminding myself that fall is just around the corner and pretty soon those same people will be complaining about rain/snow/cold weather.

I am thankful for sparkling Deer Park water with lime. I have completely given up soda thanks in large part to this tasty drink! It's very refreshing and healthy at the same time.

Finally, I am thankful for my motivation skills. Without them I would not be revamping my room and reorganizing it to be exactly the way I need it for my busy life. Hooray!

What are you thankful for today?

What are your plans for the weekend?

What I Want for the Fall...

Summer is just about halfway gone and there is nothing that could possibly cheer me up from this bad news except...

FALL SHOPPING!!!!

Here are some things that I am dying to have for the fall:

(wrap cardigan from Anthropologie)

(boyfriend blazer from Urban Outfitters)

(these adorable peep toe booties from Piperlime-either in this color or grey)

(jeggings *jean leggings* from Gap-because I've been working my tush off to wear these in the fall!)

So what I want to know is...

what is your fall style?

what would you die to have in your closet?

*also, what colors are you adding this year??*

Fill in the Blank...Saturday (oops!)

                                                 Lauren over at the Little Things We Do

does a really fun post on Fridays

...however, I missed it so I thought I'd do it today:o)

Hop on over to join in!

1. A very nostalgic place that reminds me of being a kid is Longwood Gardens. We lived just 5 minutes away from this beautiful landmark and had season passes every year. Almost every night, after dinner, my family and I would walk around the gardens. I would sometimes pretend that it was my very own backyard:o)

2. If someone really wants to show me how much they love me they would just tell me. I take a person's word to heart and I truly believe that you should say "I love you" unless they really mean it.

3. Lately I've been wondering a lot about just life in general. Nick's grandmother passed away this week and from talking with him about arrangements, it really put things in perspective for me. I met his Mom-Mom at their family Memorial Day picnic this year and just 3 months later, she passed from cancer. You never know when your time is up, therefore, its very important to live each day as it's your last and tell those you love just how much they really mean to you.

4. When it comes to saving money I am both good and bad. I like to set goals and keep them in mind when saving. For instance, I would LOVEEEEEEEE to get that new Longchamp handbag BUT I really need to save for an apartment. I do like to treat myself once in a while though:o)

5. I'd prefer a mellow night at home over a night out at the bars anyday! Now don't get me wrong, I am the furthest thing from a "home-body" but lately I've been over the whole bar scene. I love my nights out every now and then, especially with my favorite girlfriends or my wonderful boyfriend for a date night, but on a Friday night you'll more than likely see me cooking a great dinner at home and watching a movie or sitting outside with a drink in my hand!

6. I wish I knew how to make clothes. I always look through magazines to get really neat ideas but then I have to pay someone to make them for me:o( It would be a great sense of accomplishment if I could learn how to make a sewing machine and make all of the clothes that I'd love to see in my closet!

7. I'm just waiting for this coming Thursday! Nick is working in New Jersey this week at the Long Branch office (luckily I am off on Thursday) so I am driving up to visit the beautiful beach there while he works:o) He sent me pictures from his last visit, it looked like an island so I KNEW I had to visit soon! Woohoo!

Have a great weekend friends:o)

*Nick's grandmother's funeral is on Tuesday so I may not be blogging until Wednesday, xoxo*

Surprise Weekend!

Nick and I have been traveling a lot lately, mostly to the beach to spend time with my family. We wanted to get away, just the two of us, so we decided to spend the weekend in Atlantic City to have a little fun:o)

Nick knows I hate surprises, however, he managed to make a perfect weekend very special.

We had breakfast at the Pirate's Den, my favorite little restaurant in Brigantine (where my Mom's beach house is) and sat watching the waves on the beach for a bit.

Nick took me to the Tropicana for couples massages in the Blue Mercury Spa. 

*Note, if you have not been to this spa, you need to do so if you are ever in Atlantic City!* 

After our treatments we stayed in the couples relaxation room then headed to the steam rooms and showers. A GREAT way to start our day!

I wanted to shop at the Pier at Caesars Palace 

(mostly because they have a Juicy store, Tiffanys, Louis Vuitton, Apple AND a candy store all in one place!) 

but also to see the Water Show that they do every hour. It's really fun to watch. 

...and because the Hangover is one of my favorite movies of all time, I HAD to do this...

"Does Caesar live here? I didn't think so, I was just asking...Do you have pay phones?"

*No I didn't ACTUALLY say this to anyone who worked there but I saw this statue and started cracking up*

Then it was time to get all dolled up for a fun night out:o)

 Dinner at Rainforest Cafe

Drinks at the Beach Bar at Trump Plaza

(Nick completely focused on his Captain and Cokes lol)

Down the boardwalk we went to the House of Blues to see one of our very favorite groups in concert!!!!!

 Rebelution

(beach, reggae, laid back style music-which is why we love them)

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An incredible show, AWESOME music with my AMAZING boyfriend.

 To end the night, we decided to play our hand at luck: Nick played Let it Ride and did very very well at winning.

I was determined to play the Sex and the City slots (my fav show)...and didn't have any luck at all:o)

I could not have asked for a more romantic getaway weekend!