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Me as a baby with my mom

Noteworthy: Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom

My mom is a saint – seriously.  She had four girls and somehow, managed to live through hair pulling, temper tantrums, clothes-stealing and other seemingly diva behavior.  All she wanted was for us to get along. She was a Girl Scout leader, an avid supporter of our dancing and cheerleading activities, and while on vacation,… Read More ›

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Noteworthy: Cool Links of the Day

Over the last week, some really fun and amusing posts have come out.  SO – you are welcome for the Friday distraction! Amusing Cards Links 50 People You Really Wish You Knew in Real Life This is What Happens When You Photoshop Celebrities into Your Holiday Party 12 Ways to Achieve the Very Best Glamour… Read More ›

Noteworthy: Fate Works in the WEIRDEST Ways

“You have got to be f&%$ kidding me!”  Is what came out of my mouth, as I sat there in complete and utter disbelief.  I knew this relationship was something special – something very different – but to discover this… it took weirdness to a whole new level. A girlfriend of mine called me this… Read More ›

Noteworthy: Marriage without Fidelity – is it Possible?

Yesterday, I posted a brief story about a girlfriend’s mother of mine and some news that rocked the entire family’s world.  With permission from my girlfriend, I am allowed to tell the whole story but without the names.  She hopes that this story will help other couples seek counseling before marriage (whether religious or not)… Read More ›

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Noteworthy: Just Because

My other half and I are usually vomit-worthy.  It’s that kind of relationship where when the mood strikes us (more often than not), we will surprise the other with little gifts, notes or kind gestures.  This past weekend, we traded gifts that signified just a little bit more than a “just because” – something that… Read More ›

Noteworthy: 4th Annual Luke’s Wings Fashion Takes Flight

Last year, for the first time, I participated in Luke’s Wings Fashion Takes Flight – a fundraising fashion show that included real members of the military, modeling the latest collections from Saks Fifth Avenue (Tysons Galleria), Aram, Ella Rue and more.   (Video below and recap can be found here.) I also wrote about why this… Read More ›

Love the vintage feel of the guitar picks and strings pacakging

Noteworthy: Ace Hotel’s Rocker Chic Gifts Worth Buying

In my Washington Life fashion post on January 12th, I mentioned Ace Hotel‘s partnership with Uslu Airlines, creating a nail color exclusively for the two.  Being the nail polish-loving female I am, I purchased it… along with a surprise for my boyfriend.  It turns out, Ace Hotel’s store is filled with unique and chic items… Read More ›

Noteworthy: Dating Advice

From time to time, I get many questions about dating in DC – how I do it, how I manage to find relationships (when some people can’t find dates), and how I bounce back from a breakup so quickly.  I always hesitate on giving advice, mainly because everyone is different.  What works for you might… Read More ›

Noteworthy: New Year’s Resolutions for 2012

Every year, I go back and forth on whether or not I want to create a set of resolutions I may or may not follow.  In the past, I’ve called them “wishes” or “goals”  as “resolving” to do something sounds too committal and too serious.  However, my boyfriend has inspired me to think about actual… Read More ›

New Year's 2011 at Taryn and Ryan's

Noteworthy: My Post-Christmas Letter

Just like most other decisions this year, I played “hokey pokey” on whether or not I would write an end-of-year Christmas letter, telling the dramatic (and in some cases, over-dramatic, yet funny) tale of my personal 2011.  After reading Christmas letters from several of you, I decided to cave and combine this into a self-reflecting-where-will-2012-take-me… Read More ›

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