Dreaming.

Tonight I am dreaming of Paris. For my next visit to Paris
I'd really like to stay in an apartment, versus a hotel.

This apartment is located in the oh-so-charming Montmartre (heaven)
and is minutes from Sacre Coeur, Le Moulin Rouge, and the rue Lépic food
and produce market. With views of the Arc de Triomphe I think this
beautiful apartment is calling my name. "Veronique, Veronique!"

Imagine waking up to views of the entire city, sitting on your balcony and sipping a café...

So True.

So true.

A Baby's First Year.

I stumbled upon this video and thought it was so sweet. What a great idea, huh?

American Journalists Released!

I must admit I got teary eyed when I heard that American journalists, Euna Lee and Laura Ling, were finally released after being imprisoned in North Korea.

"The women were granted a pardon by North Korea following rare talks between Clinton and the reclusive leader Kim Jong Il. They had been sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering the country illegally," reported the AP.

My heart ached for these two brave women and their families at the thought of their tragic situation and I am so overjoyed to hear about their arrival back home.

Zumba!

Zumba is my new favorite way to work out. I can't say I have ever had so much fun working out. It's part dance, part cardio, part salsa! If you haven't already, you've got to try this booty-bumpin' workout.

"I'm Just a Rockstar."

An interview with the crazy B that is Lady Gaga.

Jon = K-Fed

Call me crazy, but Jon Gosselin is totally the new K-Fed.

I mean, the guy has a liter of children who he is seldomly seen with these days. He wears Ed Hardy. He takes vacations across the globe with his 20-something year old girlfriend. He's got ear piercings.

All I can say is "UGH!"

PS: I hate your pink sweatpants, Jon.

DC Restaurant Week!

DC Restaurant Week's participating restaurants have been revealed to the masses! My fellow foodie-friend and I have made reservations for Vemillion in charming Old Town Alexandria.

Named one of Northern Virginia Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants, I am all too excited to sample Chef Anthony Chittum's delightful creations. Known for his seasonal ingredients and local suppliers, my expectations are pretty high!

Are you taking advantage of DC's Restaurant Week? If so, where will you be dining?

For a complete list of participating restaurants, click here.

Company Profits Off Of Adultery.

I recently heard about a very interesting business called The Ashley Madison Agency.

You may have seen their ad during The Super Bowl or heard about them on various talk shows such as Ellen or The View. Similar to Match.com, The Ashley Madison Agency is an online dating community. However, this community is specifically for married individuals. With the tag line, "Life is Short. Have an Affair" and "When Divorce Isn't An Option" this website has certainly caused a lot of commotion.

Do you think Ashley Madison will lead to more affairs? Would you ever consider using a site like this yourself if you were/are married? Are sites like these moral?

Positive Recap!

I have been having a "blah" week. I feel very emotionally and physically burnt out these last few days.

Taking a cue from my lovely friend Amy's recent blog, I decided to reflect on something positive. For instance, I am going to Busch Gardens this weekend (I love rollercoasters)! I'm also going to the Outter Banks in August and possibly to Dewey Beach for Labor Day weekend with some lovelies. Oh yes, and my one-year anniversary with Andrew is creeping up. Oh, and I had a very positive review at work recently.

I may be feeling "blah" recently but boy, I am a lucky girl for so many reasons. What are some positive things in your life? Pic: Me being pouty as a kid. Typical!