Ghirardelli Squares, I Love You.

I think this was the National Zoo’s second year hosting “Woo at the Zoo”… and it turned out to be a fun experience.  I got tickets for Derek and I to celebrate Valentine’s Day there on Friday night, and I think he enjoyed it, also.  It’s basically a lecture in the visitor’s center of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, where they have Zoo-keepers of the lions and cheetah’s get up and explain (in a humorous way, of course) how they mate the cats.  They even had some funny videos and pictures… it was very educational, cute, and eye-opening.  I love learning about all types of animals, and I make it a point to visit the Zoo every year (or twice.. or three times ;) Animals truly make me happy, and I’ve always known my dream job would be to work with them… preferably in their natural habitat, but the zoo would suffice as well… as long as I got to learn about them and be around them.  Hell, even volunteering at Pets Mart would make me so happy.  I should really research more and find opportunities around the DC area to help with animals… it’s about time.  Anyway, after the Zoo, I had planned for us to hit up P.O.V. (Point  Of View) at the W Hotel, but Derek really wasn’t feeling well still, so we decided to just go back home.  I crushed a few pieces of pizza, and it was lights out.

Alright… hello to anyone who has never been.. you should definitely know that Medieval Times is the COOLEST experience EVER. Okay… not EVER, but it’s definitely up there, haha.  Saturday night Derek and I celebrated Valentine’s Day (again) by him taking me to Medieval Times in Maryland… needless to say, I had an amazing time.  We had great seats in the front row, and our knight (Black and White), ended up winning! What more could you ask for? Oh yes… how about the jumbo sized frozen margarita I got, being able to eat with your hands (which I wasn’t too sure about at first, but once the tequila set it, I was all for it!), and the ability to act like a crazy 12 year old boy? Hahaha… I had a blast… I need an excuse to go back ;) We ended up going back to my place afterwards and relaxing/taking care of Jaden since my parents went to DC for the night.  I think saying that Jaden “likes” Derek would be an understatement hardcore.  This kid tells him, “I love you” every chance he gets it feels like….

Sunday morning we lounged around my place taking care of Jadosh, watching Batman, and eating.  Took a hardcore nap, which felt so good, then it was off to my dad’s house for us to babysit my other brother and sister.  The kids and I introduced “Just Dance” on the Wii to D-rock, and we know he fell in love ;)  Just kidding, although that punk did ALMOST beat me, and he didn’t even get up off the couch! -_- 

Well, since Derek and I celebrated V-Day during the weekend, I’ll be celebrating tonight with the girls :) I got reservations at Clyde’s tonight for me and a few of my girlfriends… I think this is much needed, and will be a fabulous time.  I can’t wait! Pictures to come :)

Again, completely un-related… but, last night since I was a freaking insomniac and couldn’t fall asleep for the life of me, I looked up flights to Turkey for the end of August/beginning of September, and they are extremely reasonable.  I think I’ll be booking my ticket within a  month or so, I have GOT to go back.  I miss my family and Istanbul so much; however, when I go this time, I’m definitely going to be taking the train down to Bodrum for a few days (maybe 4 or so), and party my butt off in one of the most beautiful vacation cities in the World! I get a HUGE smile on my face just thinking about it.