Back on the blog train...

It's been almost three (three?? Honestly?) months since I've posted anything on APOS, but thanks to my great friend Dana, who decided to start a blog of her own, I've decided to get back into it. Right now, there's a duo-blog in the works with a friend of mine who lives in New York City. We've been planning something since the holiday season, but haven't really had the time to complete the project. Hence, my attention to my audience here has unfortunately fallen to the wayside. Also, being the Type A kind of person that I am, I won't release anything until it's perfect, so it may be a few more months before the new blog, people. 

Last weekend was my 24th birthday, and with a birthday that falls on the same weekend as the season 2 release of House of Cards, Lord knows it's going to be a great one. I allowed myself ample time on one of the days to binge watch nearly half of the season. It's almost surreal knowing that I live in the same town in which the show is set. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't hoping to run into Frank Underwood every time I'm on Capitol Hill. Although maybe it's better he doesn't actually exist. 

On Valentine's Day, I got to bring a puppy on set during my boss's show. My brother was watching at home and sent me a photo. How cute is that puppy?

A snapshot from the Jefferson Memorial taken during one of my weekend runs. Running the memorial stairs of the Lincoln or Jefferson is something a lot of the runners do here. 

A post birthday brunch photo of my friends and I. After bottomless drinks, we were all pretty happy by this point. 

Crab Bake

This past weekend, my friends and I went to a crab bake just outside of D.C. It was a little out of my comfort zone, because the only crab I'd ever eaten was in the form of crab cakes, so I was a little intimidated when I sat down in front of a pile of crab and had to use a wooden mallet and my fingers to dig out the meat. It was all you can eat style, and although I cracked open at least a dozen of those sea critters, I think I the amount of crab I consumed only amounted to one full crab -- it was a tricky job, but a good time with a bunch of friends! 

 

Weekend/Fourth of July recap

I hope everyone had a nice, long holiday weekend! I started the Fourth watching the parade from the National Archives with a few friends. The weather was almost unbearably hot, and did not cool down by the time the sun went down. However, I was very lucky to have had the chance to watch fireworks from the Capitol, and I can now say nothing will ever top it!

My friend Alex works in the Capitol and was able to get a few of us on the list to watch the concert and fireworks from the Capitol. Unbeknownst to us, Niel Diamond was performing at the concert, so you could imagine our excitement when he started singing "Sweet Caroline" and a crowd of thousands began singing along. 

Definitely an unforgettable Independence Day!

Insta-weekend

While the long weekend was semi-hectic with my family visiting (five of us crammed into my one bedroom + sunroom apartment is a little more than cozy) it was nice to see them all. It was the first time I've seen my parents since moving her about two months ago. The weather was a little chilly, but Sunday was the perfect day to set out and tour the nation's capital. Here are a few snapshots from the weekend, including a concert in front of The Reflecting Pool, a flea market in a historical former bank building, interesting pieces from The Newseum, Arlington Cemetery and Georgetown. We even found Jackie Kennedy's Georgetown home from the 1950s! 

  

   

  

    

  

  

  

Washington-bound

First of all, I want to apologize for being nearly non-existent for the past week. Even before then, my posts have changed from daily to a couple of times a week. I can blame most of this on my hectic schedule as of late, because I was in the process of interviewing for a job in Washington, DC and I found out last week that I got it! If you've been following for a couple of months, I've been wanting to return to the nation's capital for a job for a while now, and I'm so glad I waited for this opportunity because it is a great stepping stone in my career path. I can honestly say, good things come to those who wait! I'm looking forward to sharing more adventures here on A Pop of Style, and once I get settled in my new place I can promise more posts.

xxo