i'd really like to go to the summer jazz concert series at the baltimore museum of art. it includes a three course dinner on the terrace. with live jazz in the sculpture garden. it's a little pricey...but it seems very nice.

one of my favorite part about Sunday is getting brunch. I love trying new yummy places in the city..and finding some really great spots that we just can't get enough of. today we were jonsin' for some crepes..sophie's crepes are the best we've found in the city. I've tried looking for a website for them but I'm not finding one. they have two locations on charles st. although the one near the everyman theatre is the only location open on the weekend.

they make they crepes right in front of you. they make it look so easy... i got a kevin bacon, created of course by kevin bacon himself. it was turkey, bacon, cheddar cheese, tomato and 1000 island dressing. yummy. :)

i'm working on my final project for my summer class. besides being so time consuming it's kind of fun. i'm rhetorically comparing/contrasting Volkswagen ads from post ww2 until today. i want to show the evolution of the ad with the changing market and vast cultural differences.

i got a promotion at work today! hooray! i've decided to put half of the extra money each pay towards my retirement and the other half into the house savings. man am i exciting, or what?

i'm going to splurge a little on myself first. I've decided to buy a bag of vanilla chai tea from vaccaro's in Little Italy and a pretty bunch of peonies.

i'm adding this to my christmas list. i know, i know..it's getting too be a pretty long list. i just found this company i break plates in the last issue of urbanite. i can't wait to see them at artscape in july. now if i could only decide which one i like the best. i think this one is coming in a high first place.

pretty cakes. (michelle - hope this helps. she can do anything that you dream up. some of these cakes aren't hers but, are like the ones she's done. i don't have all of her photos on the internet yet. you can get some more cake ideas here.)

oh my miracle. i think i might be able to finally stomach brussel sprouts...or any kind of sprouts. after eating this tiny little "miracle berry" your mouth will turn into an oasis of sweet. that's right, everything you eat after the berry will be sweet, at least for a few hours anyway. i'm seriously considering going to one of the miracle fruit parties. anyone up for a road trip? i've also emailed mad flavor science to find out how much it would cost to ship to maryland.

i'm adding table topics to my birthday/christmas/just 'cause you love me wish list. they have several additions but i'm thinking i'd probably like the original addition the best. the questions are open-ended and are really great conversation starters. i think it'd be a great game...especially with a few drinks. :)

i've been looking for a reusable bag that can fold up and fit in my purse. i planned on starting a sewing adventure this summer when my class is over. (the last time i sewed was in 7th grade. i successful stitched my puppy pillow to the sleeve of my shirt.) if i fall into the same fate later this summer i've found my second choice. these envirosax bags are pretty and colorful and waterproof. how can you beat it for $8 bucks!

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I've been in love with the Canton Brick Project since I've heard about it over a year ago. I love the idea of walking in Canton Square in 50 years and finding a brick with my name scrolled on it. I guess I feel like it'll make me part of history.

Any suggestions on what I should write on it?

i don't recall what the previous mens wearhouse logo was..but i'm thinking it's been updated since the last time i've been to the mall. kudo's to them because i actually remembered what this one looked like and the main point of logo design is brand identity. clever designers.

i'm usually really good at organizing. i've been overwhelmed with school work and just realized that i'm missing pay stubs etc. from the spring semester. ack! if i had room, i'd buy this pretty file cabinet from west elm.

i have a small hidden addiction to dish towels. i realize this is crazy. i barely cook..although i blame that on my mom monopolizing the kitchen (she makes delicious wedding cakes). i put them in a storage bin labeled "kitchen" - for my future house, that for some reason always feels like it's part of the future. i validate my buying needs because i'm convinced that the more dish towels i have, the better at "going green" i'll be, right?

here are some of my favorites:


Rose and Radish



Rare Bird Finds


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i got a steal from half.com. i bought david sedaris', naked. only 3.95!