What's wrong with this photo?

Since this blog is dedicated to my experiences as a new DC resident, I had to share this story. Do you remember those puzzles from your childhood where they would ask you to point out 10 things that are wrong with the picture?

Around 4:30 today, I hear my boss say "Ok- WHAT is going on in the street right now???" I turned to the right and looked out the window, only to become extremely confused by the scenery down below.

Staring in amazement, we sat and observed for a few minutes and each tried to point out different things we noticed. Of course- I had to take a picture.

1. Obviously there's an ambulance parked in the middle of the street.
2. There's a homeless woman with the paramedics in between the two columns... wait... they just helped her up. Ok... and now she's wearing one of their jackets?
3. Hold on... is that a giant ice cream cone on the right above the Tahoe? Yes, it is.
4. Oh- it's a Dryer's iceream cart equipped with a man in a full 50's style milk delivery uniform giving out free icecream cones on a Tuesday.
5. Wow... that's an interesting fleet of bulletproof SUV's parked in the middle of the street as well (only one pictured) with New Jersey license plates.
6. Now... there are 4 suited up guidos (by the Tahoe and above the ambulance) with security guards escorting them into a restaurant.

Just another day in Chinatown, ladies and gents.

Moving on, tonight was good! I had a surprise phone call from my former ALA co-worker Corie who is coming to DC June 18th to visit- Yay! I love visitors :) It was great catching up with her... she and I became really close when we worked together at ALA and stayed great friends ever since. She actually moved to Houston from Florida for the same reasons I moved to DC... a boy and a job. Her stories helped me become acclimated here... I'm not sure if she knows that. I always think of how she opened up to meet new people even though she still has an amazing group of friends in Florida. It gives me hope that I'll make friendships like ours in DC.

After our talk, I went for my first outdoor run since moving here. I thought it would be fine since I can breeze through a treadmill run in no time. Ohhhh man- I forgot how different it is exercising outside! Not to mention the fact that Virginia has HILLS. I somehow managed to complete 3 miles- woo hoo!

I came home and got the urge to cook a nice dinner for my hubby since yesterday was our first monthaversary as Mr. & Mrs. Smith. I didn't blog yesterday, but I came home to two awesome presents that I really wasn't expecting! He bought me the bright red KitchenAid stand mixer that I reeeeally wanted and a cute Stella and Dot necklace :) Since I was ill prepared (I didn't think we were doing gifts!!), and I know that he loves my cooking, I put my best foot forward and whipped up a tasty meal.

Taa daa...

Crab & Avocado Salad with Arugula
Potato Gnocchi with Parmesan Cheese, Spinach, and Sweet Peas
Prosciutto wrapped Salmon with Spinach

My finest work yet! Am I not the best wife ever??

Ok, ok. I lied. We haven't been to the grocery store in 2 weeks and I didn't make any of the food. But- we do have a wonderful wine bar called "Twisted Vines" across the street that sure knows how to whip up some amazing food in no time! When we put "to-go" food on our "nice" dishes, it makes me feel like I did SOMETHING to help prepare the meal. And like I always tell Zeke, "Life is too short to not use the good china!"

Allrighty, headed to bed. Tomorrow evening, my co-worker is running a CrossFit class at our office, so I need to stretch and get plenty of rest so I'm ready! She teaches at a gym in Alexandria and promised that tomorrow night won't be pleasant or easy. Can't wait : /

Sweet dreams!