We love Chipotle!

But Chipotle does not love us, apparently. Let me explain. Jeremy and I are avid Chipotle fans--it's the dinner of all dinners on the way to church or on the way home from church (or whenever we're in the Tyson's area). We're not addicted, we just really enjoy those burritos! Nothing like a huge, honkin' burrito that takes DOS MANOS to hold, and, unless you're preparing for a hot dog eating contest, is very very VERY difficult to finish in one sitting. That doesn't mean we both haven't done it. But it also means we were muy fullo after doing so.... Oi vey.... So we've recently discoved the "splitting" technique, in which we'll order one burrito, chips and guac, split the whole thing, and then we're both left getting what we wanted, without feeling like we're going to burst. I've also recently developed a taste for their soft tacos, and then fill each one with a different meat. Yum yum yum!

Well... have ya ever wondered how heathly eating a Chipotle burrito is?? I always thought, "Eh, they grill the chicken, put lots of fresh veggies and salsas on it... get a little cheese, a little sour cream, we're good." I don't know if it was naivite or wishful thinking... but I was wrong. Oh, was I wrong. I will add this, though--eating a burrito, the whole thing, by yourself is STILL far healthier than eating a whopper with fries, or big mac with fries, or something along those lines. My favorite concoction of 13" flour tortilla, chicken, rice, fajita veggies, tomatoes, corn salsa, little cheese, little sour cream and lettuce gets me a whopping 1259 calories, 55 g of fat (19 g sat), 131 carbs (7 g fiber, 12 g sugar) and 56 g protein. You get the idea. Want to hear Jeremy's damage?? Okay! Jeremy's burrito (13" Flour tortilla, rice, beans, steak, tomatoes, red sauce, cheese, sour cream, lettuce) 1228 calories, 49 g fat (20 g sat), 131 carbs (10.5 g fiber, 6 g sugar) and 62 g protein. Now, if Jeremy goes to the one by his office, they know him and will put extra meat on it, so the numbers above are the 'light' version. :-) You can calculate your own burrito's nurtritional values here!

Anywhoo... I guess if we keep doing the split thingie, it's not so bad. And we don't go nearly as often as we used to--maybe once a month vs once a week. We're stepping in the right direction! A Chipotle Fan is the one who set up the nutritional calculator on his site, and he's also started a petition for a smaller burrito. Basically he's saying, "We love you Chipotle, but we want to finish our meal for once!" I think it's a great idea, especially since I believe more people will sit there and eat an entire burrito, even though they only need half of it to fill them up. I mean, you get going in that burrito eating goodness, it's hard to stop. A smaller burrito would be much appreciated for sure! Sign the petition! Get a smaller burrito!

Did you know you can order burritos online and pick them up in the restaurant of your choice? I knew about the faxing thing, but not the only order. Definitely will save ya time during that lunch rush. Order at Chipotle's DSL (don't stand in line) website!

Don't forget the Valentines' Special! Basically, if you buy a Chipotle gift card ($5-$250 value) between Jan 31st and Feb. 11th, you can bring you gift card receipt back to get a free burrito between Feb. 12 and Feb. 14th. Aww... what better way to say I love you than with a Chipotle gift card... how sweet.

Alrighty! Who's up for burritos tonight?!

In case you're wondering...

why I refer to Big Fella as "Stooooopid" and why he drives me crazy on a regular basis, here's a good example. Warning! Graphic images... not for the faint of heart. (Yes, that's puke... his latest "Hello! I love you!" gift to us from him...)

Weirdness...

Today begins as a strange day for me (and Jeremy)... Today, I awoke at 7 am. Yes, that's right... 7 freakin' AM! Okay, well, I woke at 7 am to turn off the alarm, and snoozed 'til 7:10. But then, I again awoke! Alright, again it was to turn off the alarm and snooze 'til 7:20. This time, though, when the alarm went off, I got up! And turned off the alarm, snoozing 'til 7:30. Once again, the alarm sounded, causing me to leave the paradise I was dreaming about (actually, I think I was dreaming about talking animals? Or maybe another adventure dream, where I was the "wife" of some psuedo terrorist who looked an awful lot like Gene Simmons--very scary, indeed... Perhaps it really was a dream of paradise, a paradise filled with exotic fruits, plants, and sans Big Fella... Ah yes, that would be a dream I would enjoy... But alas...) For the final time I turned off the whining alarm, and allowed myself to drift for a few minutes, mustering up the energy to actually do the necessary deed to officially start the day---sitting up and getting out of bed.

I finally did so at 7:36, and proceeded to get ready for the day ahead of me. I had to be out the door at 7:45 to pick up my brothers from the metro (James, 17, is joining Paige and me on an adventure trip to the Big Apple this evening! Stephin, 12 [just 2 months from 13... scary] is hanging out with his favorite brother in law this weekend, probably spending his free time playing video games... and more video games... and more games... in between which he'll probably chase Big Fella around the house. Good for him!)

Upon arriving at the Clarendon Station (1 block from our apartment building), I called my Dad to find out where the sweet youngin's were. Well, he'd dropped them off at Vienna/Fairfax about 10 min. prior. Opps. Needless to say, the only remnents that remained of my dear brothers by the time I got there were the Scion ski caps they had autographed by the Redskins Cheerleaders at the DC Auto Show the day before. Surprisingly, though, they survived, and we were back on the train to my house!

I think they've forgiven me... I made them breakfast consisting of a healthy, well-balanced meal--scrambled eggs with cholula and feta cheese (the boys didn't like the feta... they thought it tasted like puke... whatever), reduced fat bacon (I still can't tell what kind of meat it's from... too juicy to be turkey... but too reduced fat to be pork... I dunno.. the ingredients just listed what it was cured with. Well, whatever it was, it was yummy!) and hungry jack pancakes (Jeremy's favorite... since trying to eat more healthy, these have been absent from his diet, replaced instead with oatmeal and black coffee... So it was a lovely treat for him!) They were good, though, finishing their meal with a piece of fresh fruit.

All was lost once Stephin started eating the hot chocolate mix directly from the package... yuck.

Okay, I guess the day wasn't THAT weird, but it IS still early (for me at least... and all the parents with kids are saying, "Ha! You just wait!" I know it!) The scary part, that I'm not looking forward to will come along at 10:30 when we clean out the car in preparation for our trip.... Duhn Duhn Duuuhhhhhnn!

For some goodie crazy goodness, check this out! It's a hollaback to the good ole days when I was young and innocent, Mario reigned king of all video games, and Mike Tyson's boxers drank soda pop.... Here it be!

Jeremy's Fav Recipes!

So, I was thinking, "It would be nice if I had somewhere to share all the yummy recipes that Jeremy's grown to love, so everyone can enjoy them!" Guess what this post is???? It's a place for recipes that Jeremy's grown to love! Now you can make them at home, in your own kitchen. Yay! :-) Anywhoo, I will be updating this post, and this post only, as new recipes pop up that we enjoy. If you wish to continue, you may do so by posting a comment. Or, you can email me and I'll add it to the post. So! Enjoy!

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Jeremy's Favorite Chicken Almondine!

Ingredients:

3 chicken breasts

1/2 c. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1/3 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. paprika

pinch cayenne pepper

1/2 c. egg substitute (or 2 eggs)

1.5 c. sliced almonds

(all ingredients estimated!)

Trim and slice chicken breasts into desired sizes (I usually cut off the "tender" and then cut the thickest part of the breast off, cut that in half, and then slice the remainder of the breast in half).

Place in a large ziploc bag leaving part of the top open for air to escape (or put between two pieces of plastic wrap) and pound all pieces until a uniform thickness (usually the thickness of the tender, about 1/3 inch).

Mix flour and spices together, put on a plate. Dip the chicken pieces in the flour, shake off excess, then dip in egg, and finally in almond slices.

Place on a lightly sprayed baking sheet and broil for about 5 min on first side, and maybe 2-3 minutes on second side. Or, you can pan fry them with a little olive oil (I think the broiling is faster, and uses less fat, but both methods work just fine).

Serves 4 with leftovers. :-)

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Jeremy's Favorite Guacamole! (Chipotles!)

Ingredients:
1 large ripe Hass avocado, peeled,pitted
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 serrano chili, seeded,chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:
1. Mash up avocado with a fork or electric mixer.
2. Add lime juice.
3. Add all other ingredients and blend well.
4. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Jeremy's Favorite Carrot Cake

2 cups flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 (6 ounce) jars baby food carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional--I just put a few walnuts on the top of the finished cake)
Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows) & Candy Carrots (my own little addition)

Preheat oven to 350 F. and grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside. In another bowl, mix baby food carrots and pineapple; set aside. In another large bowl, blend sugar and oil.

Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add dry ingredients alternately with carrot, pineapple mixture; mix well; stir in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes.

Cool; top with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candy Carrots.

Cream Cheese Frosting:
Cream together 1/2 cup butter, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Gradually add 1 (1pound) box confectioners' sugar (I used a bit more for a thicker frosting). Beat thoroughly. Add a few drops of milk if frosting seems too thick.

Candy Carrots:
Shred or grate one large carrot, add 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 tsp of cinnamon. "Sprinkle" carrots on top of cake.

My note: I used round cake pans when I made my cake, and then cut them into 4 layers, frosting each layer before arranging the next. This creates a much more moist, and sweet cake. If you like your cake less on the sweet side, don't layer it, just pile as much frosting as you want on top. :-)

Credit goes to Mimi at Cyber-kitchens.com

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Jeremy's Favorite Fish and Chips (minus the chips)

We had this last night... Yummy yummy! Warning, though! If you're not using a deep fryer, it's kinda tricky controlling the temp. Too hot, you'll brown the crust too much and may not cook fish througoughly. Too low, you may end up soaking up more oil than you want. Use a thermometer and keep an eye on it.

For the batter:
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash Old Bay Seasoning
1 bottle brown beer, cold
1 1/2 pounds firm-fleshed whitefish (we used tilapia, but you could also use pollock or cod), cut into 1-ounce strips
Cornstarch, for dredging

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Whisk in the beer until the batter is completely smooth and free of any lumps. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Note: The batter can be made up to 1 hour ahead of time.

Heat oil to to 350 degrees. Lightly dredge fish strips in cornstarch. Working in small batches, dip the fish into batter and immerse into hot oil. When the batter is set, turn the pieces of fish over and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain the fish on the roasting rack. Serve with malt vinegar or tartar sauce--I made this one:

In a blender or food processor, put 1 large egg, and 1.5 tsp of dijon mustard and 1.5 tbsp of fresh lemon juice. Pulse a few times. Slowly, with blender running on low, add one cup of veggie oil, starting first with a few drops, increasing to a steady stream until fully incorporated. Once mayo is complete, transfer to a bowl, fold in salt and pepper (to taste), 1/8 tsp paprika, cayenne pepper, and one finely chopped up dill pickle (unless you have relish... then just drain a few tablespoons). Allow to chill for at least an hour, and you're good to go! Yum yum!

Credit for the fish goes to Alton Brown from Food Network

More to come!

Woes for X-Men 3?

Okay, I've been surfing the message boards trying to find some good info about X3. I've seen the trailer and I've got mixed feelings about it. After reading some boards today, I must say, I'm a bit concerned, and I'll tell you why (warning! Possible movie spoilers follow...)

~What the heck is up with that STOOOPID whirlibird action they've got Storm doing in the trailer?! Okay, let's take a quick poll: All who thinks Storms character IN THE MOVIES kicks butt, and deserves more screen time, raise your hand. Uhh, you lone soul in the back there, you can put your hand down now... Seriously, though, Storm's character (Halle Berry) has got to be the WORST translation of comic to film out of all the characters. Now, they totally changed my Rogue... she's not the tough, strong, flying type that I love, but I can live with what they've made her (it is early on in the continuum for her, after all...), but Storm??? She was always freaking cool! And look what they've made of her. What REALLY kills me is that they've let Halle's nagging/whining/complaining get to them, and, at least it appears, they've given her a much bigger role in this movie! I'm sorry, but unless Halle's acting has improved TREMENDOUSLY since filming Catwoman (yeah that's likely), Storm's gonna ruin this movie for me. "You know what happens when a toad's struck by lightning?? Same thing as everything else." It was supposed to be, "They CROAK!" HA HA HA! Moving on...

~Rumor has it, Prof. X and Cyclops both die in this movie. Of course, I haven't seen the movie yet, but that's someone one can deduce from the trailer. Now, I've not NO problem with them killing Cyclops. They did a GREAT job of making the film character just as whiney and pathetic as in the comics (although maybe a bit too much, as Cyclops in the comics does command a certain leadership and respect from his team--not as apparent in the films), and I didn't cry when they killed him in the comics. I will be most distraught, though, if they kill Prof. X off in the movies and don't bring him back somehow like Aslan in Narnia... Okay, that's a stretch, but there is a well known fact about comic book deaths--they always come back! (Except for Uncle Ben, but that's a little different--no death of Uncle Ben, no reason for Spider-man to exist) Heck, I've lost count of how many times Jean Grey has been killed in the comics... at least 4 times... Anyways, if he doesn't come back in this movie, I can deal, s'long as they forshadow his return in future movies (though it has also been rumored that 3 is IT! No more X-Men movies after that, except for individual spinoffs, like Hugh Jackman's Wolverine movie coming out). So yeah, I won't be happy about that if it happens.

~No Nightcrawler in X3. Not really much to say about that, except :-(

~Did I mention Storm's still there? For a while, it sounded like she wasn't gonna come back... I was hoping. Oh well.

~I'm still a little "iffy" about Juggernaut's role in the movie. If he's just Magneto's pawn, like Bane in the Batman flick, not interested... So that remains to be seen. Have you seen his pic yet? Look here.

Okay, enough bad/sad. Now some good!

~Jean Grey's coming back (as she always does)! Umm.. she looks a little pissed off about something. On a related note, I really enjoyed Famke's portrayal of Jean Grey in the 2nd movie. Very similar to the Jean Grey we all know and love, in that she struggled with her powers (Jean was always trying to keep under control in the comics--loss of control meant chaos for the rest of the world... She was much more powerful than anyone realized), she was not afraid to take control when necessary, vulnerable, smart, whitty, etc. I enjoyed it. Now, she's coming back as Phoenix (looks like Dark Phoenix, though), and she's got attitude! Enjoy the following pics:

Dark Phoenix 1
Dark Phoenix 2
Dark Phoenix 3 (scary...)

She'll be a fun addition to the dark, scary flick that is X-Men 3. Well, maybe not scary, but this film definitely seems to be taking a turn to the dark side. In what other world would Storm and Wolverine be running the school? Oh yeah, everyone else is dead. My bad.

~Beast is in it! I can TOTALLY picture Kelsey Grammar as Beast, at least from a dialogue standpoint. And the pics on the official site are okay, but they really don't do the "true" beast justice. I will go into the flick with an open mind, as far as Beast is concerned.

~Two other new characters include Angel (looks very cool with his wings... I'm impressed... all the younga gals think he's "uber haut"... I won't go that far...), and Callisto (never much of a fan of, personally, but we have yet to see how she'll play out in the flick...) Their pics are on the official site, along with Beast, Juggie, and the rest of the crew.

~Overall, looks like much more action in the flick this time around, which is always good in a movie about superheroes. Nuff said.

So I guess there is hope for Xmen 3... I should stop reading message boards. Coming May 26, 2006 to a theater near you...

On behalf of my Dad...

....I would like to post the following (and cuz I need to bump up the ole post count):

Why Men Are Happier
(comments in () are Jess')

What do you expect from such simple creatures!?

Your last name stays put.

The garage is all yours.

Wedding plans take care of themselves.

Chocolate is just another snack.

You can be president.

You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.

You can wear NO T-shirt to a water park.

Car mechanics tell you the truth.

The world is your urinal. (Ed. That's just gross.... ewww...)

You never have to drive to another gas station because this one's just too icky. (Ed. Or if they don't take credit cards... I never have cash on me...)

You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt. (Ed. I do know which way to turn a nut... cracking a nut is a whole other story!)

Same work, more pay.

Wrinkles add character.

Wedding dress - $5000; tux rental - $100. (Ed. My wedding gown cost less than Jeremy's rental, thank you! In general, though...)

People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.

The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected. (Ed. As is the follow up smack across the face from the nearest woman.)

New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.

One mood, ALL the time.

Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. (Ed. I actually prefer email... not a phone junkie... Though I remember quite a few 4 hour + phone calls with a certain someone.... hmm... ;-) )

You know stuff about tanks.

A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. (Ed. That I, the wife, pack! Hee hee)

You can open all your own jars.

You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.

If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.

Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.

Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.

You almost never have strap problems in public.(Ed. What about fly problems??? Hmmm????!!!!)

You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes. (Ed. Or see that they're dirty without smelling them. )

Everything on your face stays its original color.

The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.

You only have to shave your face and neck

You can play with toys all your life.

Your belly usually hides your big hips.

One wallet and one pair of shoes, one color, all seasons.

You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.

You can "do" your nails with a pocketknife.

You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache. (Ed. If you don't want to kiss your wife, that is...)

You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives, on December 24, in 45 minutes. (Ed. Nope, Amazon.com won't deliver packages on Christmas... gotta start on the 23rd with guaranteed overnight delivery.)

No wonder men are happier!

New Baby Alert!

This has been an interesting week. Got a call from one of our expecting friends, and they were at the hospital, getting ready to have their baby on Tuesday! I went to the hospital to see 'em, and there wasn't a whole lot of action going on until about 7:30. That's when the dr's and nurses said, "It's baby time!". The proud papa requested that I video tape the event for 'em, so he could focus on his laboring wife.

I hafta say, I've seen a lot of "A Baby Story" and heard a lot of "baby stories", but this gal had one of the quickest deliveries I'd ever seen. I think she pushed for all of 20 minutes! It was amazing! So at 8pm 1/17/06, little Cody was born, 6 lbs 1 oz, 18/5 inches long with a head full of red hair! What a cutie. To be honest, I wasn't expecting to be there when the baby was born; we thought for sure it'd be late late late that night or early early early the next morning, but we were all surprised! I guess he'd had enough and wanted out.

Needless to say, it was a very special time... I enjoyed being a part of it. And I'd like to say it helped curb my enthusiasm about US having a baby soon.... but it didn't. I think having all these babies around is just gonna make things worse. Oh well. "All in God's perfect timing..." or something. :-) Tee hee!

Anywhoo, anyone want a black and white cat? He's very sweet... He likes to nuzzle, and curl up on your lap/chest when you're sitting on the couch... and paw at the covers so you'll let him under the blankets when you're trying to sleep.... and eat your plants and then puke 'em up on your carpet, or coffee table (yes, the freakin' coffee table...) And, if you're lucky, he'll use any sort of wicker furniture or big enough plants as a scratching post, ignore you when you tell him to get down off of something, and beg at your feet anytime you're cutting up chicken, fish, or ham, cooked or uncooked. Then he'll just look up at you with that face that has "stooooopid" written all over it and meow, 'cause meowing makes things all better.

Any takers? No? No one... Sigh. ;-)

Welcome to 2006

Hello everyone! Everyone being all of 5 people, I'm sure. :-)

Well, we've survived yet another year. Jeremy and I started the year off with an engagement that lasted all of 5 months, got married, moved to Arlington, I quit my job, and I've been home ever since. It's been a blast, though. I've had the opportunity to make our place "our place". It's very cozy now, and we love it. Right now, we're in a transition stage from the Holidays to normal life. The tree is still up (it's such a pretty tree...) the lights still on, the wreath still on our door, but, y'know what, who cares?! It's so pretty. But it is gonna come down soon. Now that we have a brand spanking new vacuum, I've got no excuse to delay it any longer. That'll be the project of the week, I guess. Or I could just leave it up and say I'm starting early for Christmas 2006? Maybe not.

Also new in 2006: New Year's Resolutions! Okay, I have refrained from making these for most of my life, since I hate the fact that I never keep them. But it's a new year, in a new life, so might as well try again. We're just gonna try and live a bit healthier. Meaning, cutting out excess junk food (not that we keep that stuff on hand, but boy is it hard to say no to cookies, brownies, ice cream, cake, etc over other people's houses and when we have people over). We're also cutting down on those "bad carbs" and trying to eat more veggies, nuts, and fish. Jeremy's brother has offered to work out with him on a regular basis, so that'll be good. Now I just need to get remotivated to power up the xbox with Yourself Fitness! and I'll be good to go.

So far, 2006 is looking to be a good year. We've got a lot to look forward to together, and it's been a great 7.5 months of marriage so far (time flies when you're having fun). Looks like we'll hafta cheat a little bit in a few months, as we approach the one year mark, and thaw out that cake from the wedding. Oh well, that'll be a special time worth celebrating (we'll have beaten most hollywood marriages by then!) so that'll be okay.

Alright, 'til next time, we remain,

J2

Pictures!

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Thought you'd want some pictures from the wedding. I'd show you the honeymoon, too, but to be quite honest, I don't approve of those... Not very flattering.

Anyways, you can click on the link below to visit Shutterfly's site. There you can view pics, and even order some if you want.

Shutterfly's Website

The Honeymoon

Moved from jeremyandjess.blog-city.com

As we approach the 6 month anniversary of our marriage (yes, it's been that long already), it's come to our attention that we haven't posted anything new here in quite a while. For some time, we thought the blog had died, and blog-city evicted us for good. And then the email arrives that says, "We've added new features to your blog!"---jeremyandjess.blog-city.com has been revived.

Quite a bit has happened in the time between the wedding and now. Obviously, we had our honeymoon at an all-inclusive resort in beautiful (but stiffling hot) Cozumel, Mexico. Pre-hurricane season, it was lovely. We rarely had rain (though we usually begged for it as relief from the hot hot sun), both were sunburned the first day, and drank more margaritas (watered down) than we ever really needed. Breakfast was served 8 am to 11:30 am, lunch 12:30-4, dinner 5:30-8 (most restaurants, the pizzareia was open 'til 1:30 am), so you were STUFFED all day long. Usually, we would wake up at 10 or so, go to breakfast, then hang out by the pool 'til lunch, go to lunch, go back to our room for the afternoon, watch tv, go to dinner, go to the pool or sit in the bar and play checkers or chess, and then go to bed. And we were perfectly okay with that.

We did venture out a couple of times with another couple that had been there many times before. They took us to Playa del Carmen for shopping. That was a tiring day... we walked through the streets, checking out shops (sometimes just for the ac) all while baking in the sun. We were greatly relieved to find a restaurant for lunch that had AC. It felt sooo good walking in there after being out in the +100 degree temps. About halfway through our meal, though, it started getting hot again. Even with the AC, it was probably still 80/85. But it was a nice break, nontheless. We bought some soveniers, and several bottles of Tequila and Kahlula ($9 compared to their $35/$40 counterparts here in the states). Afterwards, we stopped at the locals' grocery store for more reasonably priced "schtuff", like pure vanilla (a fraction of the cost than at sovenier shops), coffee, and water babies sunblock (ever try sports sunblock on your face??? IT BURNS!).

The next day, I was sick... dunno what it was... probably the ice in the water (what's the point of giving you bottled water with dirty ice???) from the restaurant. So we stayed in most of the day. Luckily, it was nothing serious, and we were back to our adventursome selves again the next day (hung out by the pool... yeah, living on the edge...).

This couple friend of ours took us around the less touristy side of the island the next day... we got to walk on the rocky beaches, collect sea sponges and coral that had washed ashore, and went to Coconuts (pretty sure that was the place). Basically, it's a bar on the side of the cliff. It was very nice... Had a beverage with some yummy chips and salsa, took pictures with their 25+ year old iguana
and then called it a night.

After they left, we resumed our previous schedule of just chilling at the resort. 'Course, by then it was the weekend (we went Sunday to Sunday), and all of a sudden, the resort was overcrowded with weddings and such... It was so annoying... These people made so much noise, and crowded up the restaurants that it was pretty much a relief when it was time to leave (we had a rock for a bed, too, with a brand new super plush comfy mattress waiting for us at home). So by the time we returned home on Sunday evening, we were so relieved to be there, we just crashed. Monday was Memorial Day, so we were able to chill a bit. Went out to Warrenton for a barbeque, and had a relaxing afternoon in my (Jess') parents pool. Quite a fun-filled week, eh? :-)

More to come about other stuff going on--we'll be more active in updating this on a regular basis now (got the bug from Paige's blog... so we'll see how long this lasts!).

Thanks for stopping back in!

J²

Post Wedding Address

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It's the start of a new month and things continue to fall into place! We've decided to live at The Clarendon in Arlington (steps from the Clarendon metro stop on the orange line). It will be a 17 minute door-to-door commute for me (Jeremy) into the city -- a one block walk to the metro station, a 12 minute metro ride, and another block to my office at 1666 K Street (two blocks from the White House)... Of course, convenience comes with a price, so we're planning to go down to one car to save money (they charge $40/mo for your first car and $200/mo if you have a second car!)

Our new address will be:

1200 N. Herndon St., Apt. 617

Arlington, VA 22201

The place is really cool -- it's a brand new condo that's a block from the Clarendon Ballroom (for those who know DC) -- so if you're in the area, let's get together in June! The apartment is wired with high speed DSL service right out of the wall, so no modems needed. Cool amenities... The pool opens up the weekend we get back from our honeymoon... great timing! :)

Love and blessings,

J2