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day 184: a cyclist's eye-view (at night.)

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day 183: halfway there. and realizing how much i love graffiti & street signs.

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day 182: a day in the city. learning to love it exactly as is.

**p.s. today and tomorrow's photos are halfways!**

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day 181: a funky little 'hood in the district.

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day 180: some more rain in the district. it's beautiful.

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day 179: i forgot my camera at home today.

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day 178: a quick ride-by...

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day 177: a leaky spout on the way to grab a smoothie.

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day 176: i had to stop by the drum circle before yoga in the park.

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day 175: dinner at a d.c favorite...with a special surprise musical guest awaiting.

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day 174: a much-needed class at inspired's new space.

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day 173: a ride home through adams morgan. i came across the 'shoe dispenser light post.'

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day 172: a shy little baby.

happiest of birthdays.

to 4 of the most amazing friends on earth, happy birthday week.

09.10.09 molly jane.

09.09.09 mary elizabeth.

09.08.09 rachel elyse.

09.06.09 sissssssy.

love. love. love.

"patience is waiting. not passively waiting. that is laziness. but to keep going when the going is hard and slow--that is patience."

- unknown

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day 171: there's nothing like $1.99 cvs sunglasses on a cloudy day.

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day 170: cool evening shadow on a cool building.

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day 169: my sunday morning light.

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day 168: made a stop by the logan circle store on my way home to see the one and only mf.

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day 167: two of my favorite things.

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day 166: this 'punch' fooled us...it may not have tasted like pure alcohol, the smell of pure rum alone could have knocked us out.

friday's playlist

• audition mantra , p.o.s. (audition)
• change is coming, heiruspecs featuring dessa of doomtree
• the number one, atmosphere (sad clown bad summer number 9)
• heartsprings, heiruspecs (a tiger dancing)
• by your side, sade (lovers rock)
• daylight, matt & kim (grand)
• so far to go, common featuring d'angelo (finding forever)
• swagger, illa j (yancey boys)
• styleFREE, john forte (styleFREE ep)
• if you need a reason, mason jennings (boneclouds)
• one day, matisyahu (light)
• 4 3 2 1, k-os (yes!)
• true affection, the blow (paper television)
  

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day 165: dear adams morgan.

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day 164: a happy garden buddha.

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day 163: this bird nearly killed me today. attention medium-sized birds: i despise you so you should stay away from me.

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day 162: a walk to ground zero.

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day 161: yoga and a walk over the brooklyn bridge.

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day 160: first trip ever to nyc.

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day 159: why i have made this a daily routine, i'm not sure.

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day 158: an impulse make...maybe the things i make for myself will inspire me to make things for others.

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day 157: i like street art. a brother from another mother.

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day 156: dinner and gelato with the lovely sbh.

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day 155: mind you, my mode of transportation is a BIKE.

When we take the time to ask questions and listen, we find that every person has a fascinating story to tell and an utterly unique perspective from which to tell it.

Bearing this in mind, we have the opportunity to approach the world around us in a new way. There is never any reason to be bored at a party, or on the bus, or in a conversation with a stranger. When we retain the spark of curiosity and the warmth required to open someone up, we always have in front of us the makings of a great story. All we have to do is ask.

today's horoscope...

Bound by Intimacy
Aries Daily Horoscope

Today you may feel open to shifting the nature of your relationships. Perhaps there is an individual in your personal life that you feel like getting closer to or someone you would like to forge a work-related partnership with. Today is a good day to express what you are feeling to the people around you. Others may also approach you with a desire to forge closer bonds. Going with any inclination you may have to be more open or vulnerable could result in more intimacy. Being vulnerable and allowing others to see who you really are can give you a wonderful sense of freedom.

Openly expressing our thoughts and feelings helps us form closer bonds with others. When we share what is on our minds and in our hearts with another person, we establish an atmosphere of trust. In response to our sincerity and vulnerability, the other person feels comfortable opening themselves up to us. This exchange of thoughts and expression of emotions can become a genuine bond. By allowing ourselves to give and receive in this way, we can experience a profound sense of freedom. We are free to truly be ourselves and let others be their authentic selves when they are with us. Be honest, open, and vulnerable in your conversations with those you wish to be closer to today, and you will form or strengthen your personal bonds.

via daily om.

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day 154: my first trip to the mt. pleasant farmer's market.

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day 153: love for the district in adams morgan.

'life is like a boomerang; what you give, you get back.'

-acad

thanks, mb.

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day 152: back to city-livin'.

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day 151: a sad bus trip back to the district...with a new fedora.