7 months and counting...!

Greetings from the Innermost of all Harbors... the first of May marks the 7 month since up and moved to Baltimore; and what an incredible 7 months it has been - a total whirlwind of activity, an emotional roller coaster, and pure unending flood of excitement.  It is worth a big shout out to my family, friends (both local and distant), co-workers, students, and many, many others who have helped me through the last several months.

Life continues on as usual; I have been doing a fair amount of traveling through the greater Mid-Atlantic (and else-where); spending time down in National Harbor, cruising the Potomac River and visiting hidden American gems - like Old Towne Alexandria, VA - where I was this past weekend.  What an incredibly charming, quaint and lively section of historic America; bustling with a unique blend of western culture, we canvassed the gorgeous river-walk, listened to some incredible roadside musicians, stopped at a few shops and ate some amazing food!  Since moving into this area, I have made a distinct effort to enjoy some of the "local" attractions; it has certainly added a positive increase to my overall experience down here!!

BRABO - in the 1600 block stretch of King Street, Old Towne Alexandria -
a tasting room that has made it to the "must visit again" list...
the short menu is certainly no reflection of the quality or charm this place has to offer!!

downtown Old Towne!! lol;
parts of this town look to be taken directly from a history textbook..totally AWESOME! 

Jamey Turner - doing what he does best !!

Mr. Turner is an international musical sensation; most commonly known for his mastery of the  "glass harp" - a series of volume-variant, water filled wine glasses which he rubs his moist fingers over the top creating a unique and wild blend of musical notes!!

The music this man plays ranges from simple to complex; Beethoven to Mozart; classical to ragtime; new and old...its really something worth seeing!!

A little video of da "harpist's"... :)

SPRING HAS FINALLY ARRIVED to the City of Industry!
clear blue skies, green leafy trees, warm sunshine - welcoming and renewing!! :)

On one of my recent trips back from CT, I stopped in NJ to get gas...;
I never thought I would include "filling up with gas in NJ" as a life experience, but clearly, as this picture shows, it has made the list! I have no clue what was going on, but with 8 available pumps, I waited (and people watched) for over an hour to fill up with 87 regular!! thank goodness, I had just satisfied my physiologic fuel with two slices of Domino's pizza and Starbucks...if not,...ummm..I should probably leave this part out..!

A recent trip back home!! the perfect way to spend the perfect spring day!!
four wheeling with the cutest country princess everrrrr :) LUV U MADDY...!!

UNTIL THE NEXT TIME.... :)