Double Clap for....

That Romney is so darn likable, even if you don't agree with his politics... watch this.

It's snowing in Washington

I walked through the streets and as the snow fell, the sounds of the city quieted, and peace set upon DC. Somehow, with only a change of nature, the city looks better, smells better and feels better. It makes the cold worth it. So, please... let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

The woes of cheap denim

I bought a pair of jeans off of ebay. Gap long and lean, my favorites for $15.98 (including shipping). I have been eagerly anticipating their arrival, waiting by the mailbox for them. They finally came today. I ripped open the USPS package, excited to finally have another pair of pants since I left some at home during the move. Out they slipped and I was excited. Except, wait, something else was slipping out, wafting up into my senses. I ignored the pungent aroma of Febreeze and tried them on. They are a little long but generally fit well. Still smelling the febreeze, my legs started to itch a little. I smelled my leg and was taken aback. I assume this is what it feels like to be high. Yes, there was that much febreeze. Underlying the febreeze scent was cigarette smoke, which hopefully will come out with a few washings.

So, I hastily logged onto ebay, ready to leave my comments on the seller. These should be clean, and non toxic. I have never had an adverse reaction to febreeze but I have never bathed in it either. Positive, Neutral, Negative were my choices. Neutral I clicked and typed "Pants smell as if soaked in febreeze to cover smell of smoke." This was the first non-positive comment I have left on ebay. I'm beginning to feel a little guilty. Was I wrong for doing this? Is the smell of the pants that important? Am I wrong to expect items that don't give me a rash? Even the pepper-sprayed Miss Puerto Rico wasn''t this harsh. Well, what is done is done. I'm off to do a load of laundary.

The Bachelor

I'm recommending you watch the season finale. This really is the most shocking season yet. Really if you only watch the last 15 minutes you will get it. That's all I saw, at a slow point in the office. But I'm telling you, prepare to be shocked.

Violence in the city

Good news people. Washington DC didn't even make the top 5 most dangerous cities in the US. This place is getting soft, now we're somewhere around 27. While I've been here I have only seen two fights (one yesterday morning on the metro) and two protests.

Happy 45th Axl!!

On the Destiny radar this week:

1) I'm going to start being meaner to people (Laura and Jess know why). I'm not really sure if trying to be nice to everyone is really the way to go. I'm on the East coast now, I think I'm going to start sporting the attitude.

2) Vintage EBay. You can find the greatest stuff, or at least pictures of it. It leaves me to wonder though, can I wear leggings and a 60's mini dress to the office?

3) The New Pornographers, Arcade Fire, some underground rap, and man can Chris Brown move. I catch on slow, I know this. Have you seen Brown dance? Heard The NP or AF? And the underground rap makes me feel cool on the metro.

4) Mike Leavitt. I saw him, I stared and smiled that "I know who you are, you're one of my people" smiles.

5) Mountains, I'm especially missing them right now. I'll be home in a few weeks and I can't wait to ski (er, see) them.