by Ericka | May 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
I have totally been MIA this week. I thought a blog post a day would be no problemo but with the busy-ness of the new job and being a bit stressed out in general, I threw it to the wind. To update, things are going well. You can see a photo of minimalist decor I threw...
by Ericka | May 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
It was an absolutely beautiful day in DC yesterday so I was exceptionally happy to head down to Eastern Market, something I’ve always loved but rarely do. The perfect weather with a slight breeze, we drove with the windows down and meandered through the market....
by Ericka | May 9, 2011 | books, Uncategorized
“Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand is the story of Louis Zamperini, a 1936 Olympic runner who was drafted into WW2, survived nearly 50 days at sea after a downed plane and then 2 years in the most brutal of Japanese POW camps. It was one of the most powerful,...
by Ericka | May 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Happy Mothers Day to the best mom I know. I learned about genuine self-sacrifice and being tough from my mom. I can’t say I’ve mastered it — or even come close — but the example she set is one that can’t be rivaled. She is fiercely...
by Ericka | May 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
So I finally sat down and watched “The King’s Speech” — and it’s obvious why Colin Firth garnered such acclaim for his role. My first thought was how amazing this movie must be for those that struggle with stuttering issues. A King with...
by Ericka | May 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
All I have to say about today is this: Sweet potato fries and La Crema wine to finish a beautiful Wednesday. Life is good π
