collegiate. consumers.

As an MBA with a specialization in informatics, I can only conclude that this is irrefutable proof that UVa is superior to Virginia Tech.. as we are worth more according to Lowe’s.

family. flambe.

Never a dull moment in Harrisonburg! Oh wait, are we talking about the Turkey Capital? The same place where Walmartin’ is a verb? So something indeed very exciting and slightly panicking happened while at home in the ‘burg for the Thanksgiving holidays. Contrary to popular belief, I was not cooking.

Turns out we had a suspected gas leak, so mother dearest called 911, and asked the operator specifically to NOT send trucks. So obviously she sent 4.

As they came blaring up our dead-end street, The Twin and I ran for cover, due to sheer mortification. The troops came in FULL gear (hats, oxygen tanks, masks, etc.) and rather disappointingly did not resemble anything that I had learned about firemen from the internets.

After it seemed improbable that the house was going to spontaneously combust from a gas leak, I took the opportunity to inquire if the firemen had slid down the pole for us. (No).

The house was eventually cleared by the firemen and gas guy. We are saved!!

NoVA. Nation.

Arlington, VA: Straight up gangsta. I’m packing heat and boat shoes.

twin. terrors.

The Twins go to DC! Well, technically little J already lives there. The real reason for the trip was to try on bridesmaid dresses for the upcoming nuptials of Big Brother. Turns out, a bridal store like David’s Bridal was everything I dreamt it to be and more:

Average bridal customer

The worst part? We had to register our information since the bride didn’t have an account (got her dress elsewhere). Which means we inevitably are on 39473865 wedding mailing lists now, great! But on the bright side, the dresses were cute (& inexpensive), the wedding will be in Puerto Rico, and The Twin bought me a burrito afterward.

After the suburban scare known as Springfield, VA.. we headed off to Georgetown, where I was able to acquire my much-lusted after whale hat from Vineyard Vines!

For professional preps only

First seen at the Head of the Charles last year, I had been on a mission to get one of my own. The VV store in Copley was giving them away to children last November (I was too mortified to ask for one), but finally I was able to procure one in Georgetown!

Afterwards, we headed back to The Twin’s abode in Columbia Heights, where there were presents for yours truly waiting:

Yes, that’s a WALL-E toothbrush, al paca figurine from Peru, and CHOCOLATE COVERED BACON!!

Next day: Nat’s game. Sorry to say to my beloved Bravos, Nationals Field is pretty much the nicest ballpark I’ve been to (although have not made it to the new Yankee Stadium). Even the recycling containers were awesome.

The Twin demonstrates how to recycle at Nat's Field

The best part? The Presidents race, of course. Like sausages except our fearless leaders and not in Milwaukee.

Abe takes a huge lead

But then stops to tear up a Mets sign

George, Tommy J and Teddy all take advantage

But Abe doesn't seem to care

After the game, the Presidents were out and about in the stadium. I got to say hello to GW.

George really liked my new Dooney

And of course, the best president of them all..

Tommy J!

And this is totally unrelated, but I really like this shirt:

Prey Twin weekend = success.

commonwealth. clash.

As usual, it started as an innocent g-chat conversation.
[on registering to vote, the election in general, etc.]
Skybil: HUMPH!
DP: although voting in virginia is almost just as futile [as Georgia]
DP: and completely useless in mass
Skybil: Virginia is supposedly close
DP: HA
DP: they said that last election
DP: and it so wasn’t!
DP: i don’t think it’s ever been blue in the history of its existence
Skybil: You never know
DP: if VA goes blue, i am coming down and buying you u-fries

Later..
Skybil: Obama has a lead in Virginia
Skybil: I will be enjoying those U Fries!
DP: HA
Skybil: 51 to 39 percent
DP: holy crap. that’s a lot
Skybil: Uh huh
DP: i wonder if my absentee ballot counts for more
Skybil: They throw those out

Also, I live with a nark. You’re not supposed to defend Skybil.. not unless you want the cyber terrorism directed towards you instead..

hall of fame. hotness.

Boyfriend of the moment alert!

Chris Long, the son of Hall of Famer (and Villanova alum), Howie Long, and DE for UVA. Now the bigger question is, do I love him more than Heath Miller or Wali Lundy?

.. I might.

mixtape. monday.

Ross Copperman
Found You
Welcome to Reality

brain. freeze.

Ah, Virginia. Land of Civil War reenactments and Slurpees. What more could you really ask for anyway?

raid your closets..

In memory of the victims of the April 16th tragedy, please wear your Hokie colors on Friday April 20th. Please pass the word around to your Hokie friends and family.

beta. bridge.

mixtape. monday.

Ross Copperman
Song of the moment: All She Wrote
aaaaand.. he’s from Roanoke, VA!

cav. man.

I heart CavMan.

From UConn v. Virginia women’s hoops over break.

JPJ Arena = better than most NBA facilities

They even had a blimp..

Not to be confused with the Eat Mor Chikin blimp.

christmas. past.

Revisiting xmas past (circa 2005)

Basically, this is what’s going on this week too, just that my digital camera stuff is in the ATL.

my mom and her cookies – her specialty.

I’m assistant baker (and #1 taster)

The iGuy goes for a dip in the funnel cake cookies. I think I’ve gained 20 lbs since arriving in Virginia.

iGuy makes friends with everyone

The twin. Did I mention the iGuy was one of her presents? Hence, why he’s everywhere.

heeeeelp! dp lost in the sweater wrap

one pic that didn’t make the xmas card

possible headwear for the birfday?

Roadtrip to Leesburg and Arlington in the AM! Mr. J’s, outlets and FlatTop – what more could you want?

on the road again..

Roadtrip: Virginia!
Looking forward to 92.9FM in North Carolina – lots of country, little on the commercials. Though, not to be confused with the best. station. ever. 92.5 WINC FM! B-period would not be the same without it. (and is it fate that 92.5 in Boulder is another great country station? I think not).

a little Christmas spirit mixed with studying for a standardized test – sounds like fun, huh? btw as many of you know I’m not into xmas songs of course.

Good luck Shifty on the Jingle Jog this weekend, at least he’s defending his title! (and will win another highly coveted Santa trophy – mine’s on my mantel).

probably the most hilarious day ever at Emory:
queenmary2K2 (5:53:15 PM): haha, i bet its like that time you threw trophies off the woodpec
Auto Response From SPOON10 (5:53:15 PM): remember that time when i threw donut holes off the newsroom balcony?

re. traction.

So, I might have to re-think Devin Hester being my boyfriend. He went to Miami. Oh well, nobody’s perfect, right?

Colorado

Some pics from my Colorado trip, including my banged up knee (I guess snowboarding all day will do that to ya, besides, bruises are fun).

TWO more shifts til it’s xmas time, bitches! I heart newsroom vacation allotments. Headed to good ole Virginia for a nice long vacation.

Things planned for the break:
- eat xmas cookies
- sleep
- outlet shopping in Leesburg (roadtrip to Northern Virginia!)
- venture to Massanutten for east coast snowboarding
- going to WalMart cause there’s nothing else to do in the ‘burg (not to be confused with Leesburg)
- make sure that Grams has started on my Mike Ditka Bears sweater vest to ensure it will be Super Bowl ready
- drink a Slurpee a day (just like last year)
- oh, and STUDY. D-day is 12/29.

slurpee. watch.

I’ve been in the Commonwealth of Virginia for less than 24 hours and the Slurpee count is already at 2.

 

and PS, my life is on a condensed timetable: thanksgiving last nite, xmas shopping today, jesus’ birfday tomm. word up.

score. board.

what a weekend! UVA, USC and the Sox?! Amazing.

orphan. ity.

If this happens, I hereby renounce my state citizenship/birthright/homeland rights as a Virginian.

Picture This: Ben Affleck, Senator From Va.
By Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts
Tuesday, September 27, 2005; C1

If you liked him as Bennifer . . . you’ll love him as Benator!

That’s the hot new idea being tossed around by Virginia Democrats, who are desperately searching for a big name to challenge the reelection bid of rising GOP star Sen. George Allen next year, now that outgoing Gov. Mark Warner has ducked out.

Why, who should happen to be pondering a move to Thomas Jefferson country but a certain square-jawed media magnet with a taste for liberal politics and millions to spend on it . . . Ben Affleck ! Star of “Gigli” and the J.Lo tab romance, now happily settled with “Alias” star Jennifer Garner .

The couple, expecting their first child, have been shopping for real estate around Charlottesville. British tabloids claim it’s a done deal; we will only go so far as to report that they checked out at least one country estate a few weeks ago.

It was about that time that party officials started batting Affleck’s name around. “It’s spread pretty widely, at least in the political underground,” University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato, Virginia’s premier pundit, told Michael Shear, The Post’s Richmond correspondent.

Another name on the wish list: blockbuster legal-thriller writer John Grisham . But the central Virginia farmhouse owner, who gives generously to Democrats and did a stint in the Mississippi legislature, has brushed off past overtures, sources say.

In truth, the Dems are less concerned with beating Allen than slowing him down. Both he and Warner are eyeing the 2008 presidential race.

Affleck spokesman Ken Sunshine said the rumors are baseless, though “he would be a superb candidate for public office in the future. Right now, he’s very busy directing his first feature movie for Disney, ‘Gone, Baby, Gone.’ “

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/26/AR2005092601991.html

the. university.

BEST STADIUM PARTY – UVA

“On sunny Saturdays in Charlottesville, football socialites in neckties and sundresses congregrate on The Hill to schmooze and swill beverages from incognito flasks (think hollowed-out binoculars and plastic bags tied to wasits). Precipitation is greeted as an op to get sloppy and turn the steep grade into a grade-A slip ‘n slide”.

Sports Illustrated On Campus

the. burg.

burg
Originally uploaded by dpnation.

In the spirit of the impending roadtrip (exactly one week from now).. here is one of my favorite pictures from good ole Harrisonburg, VA – Poultry Capital of the World.