Mountain Adventures

This is the first year that I am not able to travel outside of Virginia, which at first made me sad. However, this is not that unfortunate because I have great friends to keep me company. When I can't travel too far or I'm on a budget, I always take day trips.

Yesterday, my friends, Ricky and Chelsea, accompanied me to the Shenandoah National Park for a day trip. It cost $15 to get into the park, but the pass lasts for about 6 days. This means that I am able to go back to the park everyday if I wanted to without having to pay again.

View from the mountains

Things to remember if you are going hiking for the day:
-Pack snacks and lunch
-Always take extra water
-Bring a camera
-Bring walking/hiking shoes...or anything comfortable that won't fall off
-ALWAYS wear layers (if you get hot, then just take one layer off at a time)
-Bring a pocket knife
-Bring a flashlight
-Bring toilet paper
-Always have a little bit of cash on you
-Hand sanitizer or wipes

Happy hiking, fellow bloggers!

 --For more pictures from my adventure visit my Facebook page!

Reminding You That Beauty Is From the Inside Out

Hello, fellow bloggers!

This is just an update that the workshop with Alexis Pokorny is on Saturday (March 3rd) from 2-3:30 p.m. Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it, but I hope you all can go and fill me in!

Need a refresher?
Alexis will focus on how and what to eat for beautiful hair, skin, and nails. How great is that?! Well, it gets better. In addition, she will educate everyone on using organic natural products and DIY recipes.

Cost:
$25 for members and $30 for newbies

Learn to Eat Healthy!

Location:
Tranquil Space in Dupont Circle

How to sign-up:
1) Click me to go to Tranquil Space
2) Click on Workshops & Events
3) Type in March 3, 2012
4) Scroll down until you find Alexis Pokorny
5) Click on the sign-up link!
6) Have fun :)

As for me, I am going on a weekend trip to New York with B and his aussie friends. I will update on my NYC adventures when I get back! Have a great weekend, fellow bloggers!

Channel Your Inner Cat!

Hello, lovely bloggers!

Today is a day that will soon be filled with snow, but for now I sit at a coffee shop enjoying my white mocha. On a side note, Starbucks actually called me Haiti on my cup instead of Katie. I found this to be quite funny.

Now in all honesty, I decided to share a secret with you. The secret being that you can make a few hours in your day feel like summer. How do you feel about that? Excited? Me too!

How do you do it?

-Grab a Pina Colada (if you are of age!)
-Get an ipod and some headphones
-Download some new tunes:

1.) The Beach Boys:

• "Wouldn't It Be Nice"
• "Kokomo"
• "Barbara Ann"

2.) Mele O Hawaii:

• "White Sandy Beach"
• "Deeper Blue"
• "While my Guitar Gently Weeps"

-Now channel your inner cat! Find a small sliver of sunlight peaking through your window and relax. Put in your headphones and enjoy the hour of summer. 

Enjoy summer in winter, fellow bloggers!