Diggin' "Out"

Today was one of those days where I struggle to find 5 things that I loved today. Nothing was huge in giving me the "wow" moment but these little things just made me feel good.

1. This morning I had an amazing idea for another bracelet that I will attempt to make. I
2. It's still pretty awesome that I continue to get those fun text messages throughout the day. 
3. Started using Spotify today. Cool stuff. Was jammin' to Sting's new album "25 Years" and Prince's "The Hits and the B-Sides". I'm diggin' it like an old soul record.
4. HAHAHAHA X Factor always seems to make me laugh and feel good when I witness people are working toward their dreams and are passionate about what they love. I love that.
5. I love how strong and courageous this guy is when he came out to his mom.  There are a few similarities for me and well, you just gotta be YOU and love yourself enough to be the person you are.  Living a life of authenticity. Watch the videos here - Coming out to mom  - Coming out to dad

Quotable 5

1.  "I believe that all people, regardless of their personal belief, or religious denomination, would agree that being honest with yourself, your family, and those around you, is a great foundation for living your life. It has been a long, hard journey for me, and I want people to learn from my mistakes, not share them." - Great quote from former MLB Player, Billy Bean!
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Honestly!

1. Today I saw this cool booth for Honest Tea.  It's a booth where you pay for the drink on the honor system.  I put in my dollar and took a drink and then I saw a woman reaching for her wallet, getting out a dollar and putting it in the the clear box.  Such a cool concept for humanity.  There still are some honest people out there in the world.  LOVE THIS CONCEPT!
2. This wine tonight sure tastes fine! VIVA LA CHEAP WINE!
3. Yup - it's official.  NYC is on and poppin'. :0)
4. I'm lovin' the new style of bracelet I created tonight. http://www.etsy.com/listing/82704572/paracord-prostate-cancer-awareness
5.  Getting to leave work early and not feel like I had to be there to do "stuff" felt REALLY GOOD. I haven't been home before 6PM in a while.

Song Binging and Crab Caking

1. Walking to Starbucks on campus with two great women in our office was a nice, yet brief, highlight.
2. That taco salad in a bag by Dole - yeah.. that stuff is delicious.  When you add in the buffalo chicken nuggets it becomes scrumdiliumptious!
3. On another food note - I made rémoulade sauce for my crab cakes. It really wasn't that hard to make!  Very tasty and just what the crab cakes needed. 
4. That new song by Kelly Clarkson, "Mr. Know It All" - I have been song-binging on that tune all damn day!  I love it! So much so that you should take a listen now. REALLY COOL SONG ALERT!
5.  I'm excited about an opportunity to possibly go to NYC next week - even if it's just for a day and a half.  I should know in the next day or so if it'll be a reality. 

Fresh and Clean and More Caffeine

1.  While I find it hard to say goodbye - I always look forward to saying, "Welcome back!".
2. A friend and I ate at a really good El Salvadorian/Mexican restaurant in Eastern Market today. It was featured in Guy Fieri's visit with Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. The restaurant is called Tortilla Cafe.  Really good tasting food. I will return. 
3. I had a good coffee at Eastern Market, too!  It came from Marvelous Market. Just a regular coffee (French Roast) with room for my own cream and sugar.  I used raw sugar and it was delicious!
4. Peace and quiet will be in my house for the next 5 days. YAY! Love it! 
5. As I was preparing to give my dog a bath today, I closed the doggy door so that he couldn't run outside and away from me.  Well, I went upstairs and grabbed a towel out of the linen closet and he jumped into the bath tub all on his own.  WOW!  I guess he said, "It's about time I got a bath because I'm tired of smelling like shit!".  At least I want to believe that. :0)

Do You know Where You're Going to? Do You Like the Things that Life is Showing You??

1. It's always nice to see friends when they're passing through your area. I haven't seen Kyle in about 2 years. I love that when he saw me he said, "Where did you go?" - meaning I lost weight and it's clearly noticeable. :0)
2. I got to see a someone again and that was great. Looking forward to the next time.
3. To almost be able to drive through D.C. without a GPS is something worth loving. I had the general idea of the direction I need to go and I was in the general vicinity. hahaha
4. I never really had a pumpkin iced latte from Dunkin Donuts until yesterday.  Man, those are REALLY good.  I will have to get another one some day this fall. 
5. The movie Moneyball was GREAT!  I wasn't too sure on it when I first saw the previews but then the reviews came out and it looked like a winner.  Don't you just love, when you're in a movie theatre, that the entire audience laughs, cheers and sniffles at the same time? That's the sign of an awesome movie.

Set it Off on the Left Y'all....

1. It's been nice knowing that I can sleep as long as I need tomorrow morning. Like McDonald's, I'm lovin' it!
2. Always nice to hear from my BFF. 
3. Today I felt good about the help I was able to give to others.  Questions were asked and I was able to give answers. I love it when those things work well together. hahaha
4. There might not be much on TV tonight but the movie, "Set it Off" is on.  It's a nice throwback movie. I can't believe it's been 15 years since this movie came out. 
5. One of the coolest products I've seen this year has to be Trader Joe's brownie batter in a bag!