Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Tuesday pickup

Not sure about you, K, but my Tuesdays usually end up going awry.  Last week I stained a new blouse, banged my thigh hard enough to bruise (roughly the size of a dollar bill) and took the metro in the wrong direction.  Ouch.

Let's try five things to perk up the day:





DC had snow flurries four times last week.  Although I prefer snow that accumulates, looking out the window and seeing something beautiful brightens even the cloudiest day.




I took a trip to Trader Joe's and discovered frozen macaroons, which is fabulous because I am addicted to macaroons.  Thaw them for half and hour and you're good to go.  They're meant for dessert, but I like them with a cup of tea for a snack.


 
Valentine's day means flower sales.  I bought a foolproof hyacinth plant.  Add water, place in a sunny spot, and flowers should appear in a week.  I put it on my desk (sunniest place in the apartment) and it's doing well next to my card boxes.




My roommate works with a nonprofit dedicated to Chinese-American relations, and we were able to attend a celebration of the lunar new year, with a focus on silk fashion (there were models and everything).  One of the event photographers snapped a picture of me, and now I'm in a Chinese newspaper.  See above for my favorite dress exhibited, or check out the professional pictures (I'm on slide three) at http://news.xinhuanet.com/photo/2013-02/01/c_124312990.htm



PS - K, did you see the Alex and Ani commercial during the superbowl?  Your christmas present has put me well ahead of the curve.


 

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