The 4th in D.C.

I love last minute trips. I love my friend Chelsie. I went to D.C. with Chelsie this weekend and it was pretty great. I doubt I will be in Washington D.C. on the 4th of July again, so I am glad I took the opportunity to go down.

I've been to D.C. several times now, but there are still several sites I haven't seen. I was able to go to the Arlington cemetery for the first time. I had no idea it was so large and there were so many memorials and sites within the grounds. I will need to go back to fit it all in.

I have pictures from the cemetery and around town, but blogger won't let me upload pictures. Luckily though, I'm able to post video. We had an AMAZING view of the fireworks from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, overlooking the reflection pool. The fireworks were right above the Washington Monument.

I hope everyone had a great 4th!

Back again!

I'm a lame blogger. No news there. Here is what has happened this past month:

1) Went on vacation to Dominican Republic - I got burned. I was really hungry - the food was gross.

2) I got one year older - bought myself a Chanel handbag - don't worry about it.

3) Work is out of control - one of the main reasons I haven't really been caught up on personal stuff - emails, blogging, etc. I really shouldn't be this tired of working at my age. Help me find out what I should really do with my life.

4) Weekend trip to Rhode Island - it was beautiful and I had such a good time with a great group of people. I am constantly impressed with the people in my ward. It is always good to get away from the city for a couple days.

5) Planning a trip to Europe with Jaclyn. I can't wait.

6) I hope I post again before another month goes by...

Change of Venue

Plans are the same though....

So, Swine Flu has tried to ruin my vacation, but I am not allowing it. Luckily, our resort has another location in the Dominican Republic. Frankly, I think the whole flu craziness is a little out of control. I don't really like the media....

On another note, I am in Utah for a week. Utah friends- call me so we can hang out!!

Yes, Please....

I'm going on vacation to Cancun.

Lounging....

Sleeping.....

Massaging....

I've never splurged for the whole all inclusive resort getaway, but I don't think I'm going to regret it. I couldn't be more excited.

CREATE

I loved this message today, and I wanted to share with the people that take time to check up on me every once in a while. I want you to know it too:

TING TINGS!!!!

Dear friends -

I experienced an AMAZING concert last night!!! If you have a chance to see the TING TINGS live....DOOOO IIIITTTTTTTTTT!!!!

If you don't have the means, I will send you cash for a ticket. You need the Ting Tings in your life. I'm in love with Jules and basically wish I was Katie. They are amazing performers and the concert was a non stop- clapping, stomping, DANCE party!! My lovely ladies Brittany and Heidi were so much fun and I couldn't have imagined going with anyone else.We were dancing our little hearts out and I'm convinced people around us had a better experience because we were bopping around, encouraging everyone else. Two dudes next to me started grooving by the end- I was so happy for them! One of the guys finally let loose on one of the last songs and it was awesome. I felt so gross after the concert because we were all soaking wet ( gross, but totally worth it)!!

I'm sorry for the caps and exclamations, but I am still freaking out from this concert. If you are not familiar with the Ting Tings, here is some help:

http://www.thetingtings.com/us/the-band

My fave songs from the concert. My voice is gone from singing and screaming during "That's Not My Name"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9HSVpJ8IIo&NR=1

Walk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHlQIGdeBpQ&NR=1

My videos aren't embedding, so you only get the links- sorry. GO SEE THE TING TINGS!!

****UPDATE** Ting Tings will be at Urban Lounge on April 9th!! Monica Merrill and Jon Madsen- you better buy your tickets now if you call yourselves music fans.

Colbertnation

So, Chelsie hooked me and Britt up with some tickets to be in the audience of the Colbert Report last night. I'm so glad she invited me- it was a blast!

The audience got a really big pep talk to discuss that we needed to be LOUD when we laughed. I don't have a problem with that, as many of you know. Most of the time, if I'm laughing, it lasts a while and it is loud. I just watched the episode online ( it reruns all day today too), and I was cracking up when I could hear me and Britt laughing for way too long. I only heard us a couple times, but it cracked me up.

Colbert seems like a really nice guy. He chatted with the audience for a while before the show started and he was really funny and had a Q&A session out of character. I need to try to get into more show tapings.