Grande Opening of Organic to Go!

So this might be the highlight of my week... So excited to check out Organic to Go at their Grande Opening this Thursday, August 14th from 5-8pm at their new location at 927 15th Street Nw! Yum!

National's Ladies Night this Thursday!

We all have a pink National's hat floating around the jungle we call a closet- time to break it out- Its Ladies Night!! The Savvy Girls of Summer will be there promoting their new book, "It Takes More Than Balls" while Last Comic Standing semi-finalist Erin Jackson will have you falling off your seat! Watch the Nats take on the New York Mets with a few cocktails at the 5pm happy hour, first pitch is at 7:10.

NIH Outdoor Filmfestival at Strathmore

Obviously I am into outdoor movies this summer, and even though Screen on the Green ends tonight- the next two weeks will be filled with awesome Children's movies... and my favorite- "Airplane!"

Presented by the NIH, 97.1 and Comcast, these movies shouldn't be missed! Bring a blanket, a picnic and some friends! See you there!

Blonde goes Curtain Shopping...

A Blonde enters a store that sells curtains.

She tells the salesman, "I would like to buy a pair of pink curtains." The salesman assures her that they have a large selection of pink curtains. He shows her several patterns, but the blonde seems to be having a hard time choosing.

Finally she selects a lovely pink floral print. The salesman then asks what size curtains she needs. The blonde promptly replies, "fifteen inches"

"Fifteen inches???" asked the salesman. "That sounds very small, what room are they for?"

The blonde tells him that they aren't for a room, they are for her computer monitor.

The surprised salesman replies, "But Miss, computers do not need curtains!"

The blonde says, "Hellllooooooooo ... I've got Windoooooows!"

(Thanks Mom!)

DC Jam Session

Live music, sports, and an open bar? Sign me up! I am so excited for the DC Jam Session 2008 which kicks off August 23rd at RFK Stadium Festival Grounds! Each of the three jam sessions includes an open beer bar, non-alcoholic beverages, food, bands and djs AND a premium seat at the DC United games, "United We Party!"

Get your tickets today!!!

I Struck some Irish Luck ;-)

Last night a group of us decided to beat the weather and headed down to China Town to check out bowling at Lucky Strike. In full disclosure, the last time I bowled I only got a 19... but with the help of "Mo" who helped me pick out my lucky blue ball, I didn't do too bad- hit something like 140 or so... Huge improvement! Sometimes I forget how much fun bowling is (especially when enhanced by a few cocktails!)

Next rainy day (ha looks like today!)... its on!

Smithsonian Young Benefactors Utopia at the Australian Embassy

Sounds like a phenomenal event for tomorrow, the Smithsonian Young Benefactors are heading to the Embassy of Australia to view Utopia, a collection of silk batiks by indigenous Australian Artists from the Utopia region. $10 suggested donation benefits the YB Culture4Kids Fund. Email yp@si.edu for more information!

Save the Date: Washington Cupcake Contest

This sounds so amazingly delicious! Save the date for Thursday, September 25th for the Washington Cupcake Contest! The event will be held from 6-9pm at the Washington Club in Dupont Circle.

Entries will be accepted in three categories:

* Professional

* Amateur

* Out-of-Town

There will be 3 entries allowed within each category:
* Vanilla with Chocolate Icing

* Chocolate with Vanilla Icing

* Wildcard - where creativity counts

Space is limited, so don't wait to sign up. Samples for the audience are encouraged in addition to the official entries. More info to come! Let them eat cupcakes!!

Screen on the Green

Since moving to D.C., I have always longed to attend Screen on the Green. Dorky, maybe, but it has been on my to-do list for the past three summers, and finally I can check it off! Monday night I saw "The Apartment" at HBO's Screen on the Green down at the National Mall. Hundreds of people gathered on the lawn, sprawled out on blankets with picnics, playing cards and laughing as the sun set in anticipation of a romantic movie night. While the atmosphere was second to none, I have to admit that I am still a bit perplexed by the movie pickers' choice in films to show at a very public venue with little kids galore. Having no idea what "The Apartment" was about, I was taken aback slightly as the story unfolded about how a business man was essentially allowing his apartment to be used by upper management as a brothel, thus allowing him to get ahead in the work place. While this was a black and white film from the 1960s and nothing was explicit, I was still red with embarassment! Thank goodness it was dark!

After a little research, I found more info on the "Screen on the Green HBO Dance" which just stunned me as hundreds if not thousands of people knew what to do as I sat there bewildered... Don't get me wrong, I love people watching, and this city gives you one of the best backgrounds for all kinds of antics...

Be sure to check out the last Screen on the Green for this summer next Monday... Superman!!

Free Doggie Happy Hour

Every Thursday from 5-7pm, the Westin on Embassy Row offers a free Doggie Happy Hour! Pet lovers can dive into a vast array of cocktails, while their furry friends enjoy treats!

Westin Embassy Row Hotel

2100 Massachusetts Ave NW

Washington, DC

Restaurant Week next Week!!!

My favorite time of the year- summer Restaurant week in Washington! The week long celebration, from the 11th-17th boasts nearly 200 of Washington's best restaurants at a great price- $20.08 for a three-course fixed price lunch, and just $35.08 for a three-course fixed price meal! Not bad! These places fill up fast, so head on over to OpenTable.com to get your reservations now... I know I will! On tap for me? CoCo Sala, Darlington House, Oya, Neyla, Mie N Yu, Peacock, the list just goes on and on... Yum!

Congratulations to Battle of the Biceps!!!

Just wanted to send a quick shout out to Atila Omer (and Happy Birthday!) for the blood, sweat, and tears he put into making last Thursday's Battle of the Bicep's event at the Rookery a phenomenal success! I was unable to make it but must congratulate him as I have heard accolades from everyone involved and the $7000 he raised for Neediest Kids is a testament that his hard work paid off... Congratulations on your success!

Coldplay Concert- Rocked!!!

Sunday night's Coldplay Concert was just amazing- great music, good people, and ending the night at Rocket Bar? Not bad! Thanks again!

Bayhawks visit National Children's Medical Center

Last Thursday, three of the Washington Bayhawks' players headed over to the Children's National Medical Center before heading up to Rutgers to take on the New Jersey Pride. Conor Gill, Jamison Mullen, and Billy Glading passed out ice cream, player cards, and posters to many remarkable little guys on the children's cancer floor in honor of Mason's Super Stars, seeing the kids' faces light up as they talked with the guys about movies, lacrosse, and summer plans was far more rewarding than one could imagine. The players exchanged email addresses with a few of the teenagers and have already been keeping in touch, one little girl told the boys how pretty they made her feel when she was having such a rough day...

Thank you again to everyone at the hospital and to Danielle Leach for facilitating the wonderful morning... Words don't do justice in describing how touching the experience was for all involved. Feel free to shoot me an email if you want more information on how you can get involved.

Weekend Warriors: Cardboard Tube Fighting League Tournament

Attention Weekend Warriors:

According to my YELP! weekend updates, there will be a "Cardboard Tube Fighting League Tournament- Washington War Dance" tomorrow, Saturday, July 26th, at 3pm on the Mall. This free event no doubt will bring out some interesting people, so be sure to bring along your camera!!!

Attire? "Cardboard armor, costumes encouraged. Business suits are also highly encouraged for this event"

"Let's beat each other up with cardboard tubes!"

While I unfortunately have a conflict and will be unable to make the event, figured I would pass it along... Only in Washington...

Congrats to Modern Luxury in Acquiring Julib.com!

D.C. Magazine is of course one of my must-reads, which makes me ever-so-excited that Modern Luxury Media group just acquired Julib.com, the online luxury retail newsletter! What does this mean for DC fashionistas and jetsetters- a little dose of DC Mag coming right into your inbox! Congratulations!

NEW dot FACEBOOK dot COM

Not so sure how I am feeling about the new facebook. I like the horizontal emphasis but it all just seems too stretched since I have been looking at the same format for so many years. I don't like it. Perhaps I am just bitter that I had to miss out on the F8 conference that had Thievery Corporation dominating the stage after the talks were through, but either way, I want the old facebook back.

Thoughts?

Fall Flag Football Registration is NOW open!!!

Don't miss your chance to sign up for a Fall Flag football team through Play Head First Sports League. Last Spring, Shockingly Offensive Behavior dominated the afterparty, if not the field. Such a great experience to bond and get your day started while all of your friends are still taming their touch of the Irish flu.

New Leagues

If your office or team is looking to play flag football this fall you have found the best leagues in the Washington, DC area.

Full Schedule

Each team will play a full 8 game regular season schedule with playoffs and a championship to follow. This will ensure all teams will play at least 9 games!

Full Service

Headfirst Sports is the premier provider of youth and adult recreational sports in the area. We know what it takes to run the best programs, and it will show throughout the season as our staff will provide expert service and coordination in each league and event. Your league fee is all-inclusive, as Headfirst provides facility reservations, officials, equipment, web updates, scheduling, post-game social activities and awards. If you register as a free agent we will place you on a team and provide you with a uniform. All skill levels are welcome.

Flag Football League dues per team

• $795 if you register before August 15.

• $895 if you register after August 15.

League dues if you are registering as a free agent are $85 for the season.

We can help you with your team’s uniforms as well.

Great Locations

We have fields reserved on Saturday and Sunday. Games will be played downtown by the Washington Monument, West Potomac Park, and 23rd & Constitution. Tell us your best day and times and we will work with your team to create the best schedule possible.If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us at 202-625-1921 ext. 19 or email us at adultsports@headfirstsportsleagues.com

Registration Deadline is August 29

New leagues will start the weekend of September 13

Ready to play? Click HERE

Darlington House- New Hot Spot with 10 Cane Mojito Sampling

I love the Darlington House in Dupont. I think I have been so hesitant to divulge my accolades for their amazing food, drinks, and service only because I have never been too good at sharing...

But it is true, the Darlington House does dining better than just about any other place I have been to in the Washington area. I was introduced to the Darlington House by my good friend and Grooming Lounge owner Pirooz, and it has turned into our weekly meeting spot- delving into amazing dishes and of course bottles of wine!

Tomorrow from 7-9pm, the Darlington House will be offering complimentary samples of mojitos made with 10 Cane Rum- an exquisite premium Rum from the makers of Dom Perignon and Louis Vuitton. Need I say more?

Darlington House

1610 20th St NW

Washington, DC

Smart Blondes Drink Smart Water

In this sweaty summer heat, one of the most important things is to stay hydrated (trust me, this is a biggie for me since I get dozens of kidney stones every year! If what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, I must be looking like the incredible Hulk these days ha ha!)

My choice for the H2O? smartwater by Glaceau. While I used to be a Fiji girl, I just cannot tell you how great a quick sip of smart water rejuvenates me in the hot summer heat. Whether I am replenishing after my 5:30am workouts or trying to recuperate from a full night of soirees, SmartWater just does it for me. The difference? smartwater is enhanced with electrolytes. Doing some research on their website, I found that "smartwater is inspired by the way mother nature makes water, known as the hydrologic cycle (you remember the ocean, cloud, raindrop diorama from fifth grade right? Actually, it's how we got our name too (hydro=water/logic=smart)."

Oh and I have named the little goldfish dude in every refreshing bottle. His new name is Quench. My new slogan for them? Smart Blondes drink smartwater... Glaceau, call me. ;-)