May 16, 2010
365 Project
I started a new project today. I know, I know….but this is a cool project. It’s called 365 Project and I learned about it from a post on Javajem’s blog. I thought it would be a fun since I’m getting ready to begin a new chapter of my life and I’m continuing to adjust to life back in the US.
Of course I forgot my camera when I headed out for my day today, but thankfully I had my phone so was able to capture a couple of pictures and I chose this as my first for the project
This stop wasn’t on the list of things to do today, but as the day went on, I kept thinking about cabbage rolls and sushki and simple cheese and I couldn’t stop. So off I went in search of the Russian store in Virginia. Thanks again to my phone and the Around Me app I was there in less than 20 minutes! I found the sushki, my favorite green apple juice, the chumack ketchup that I need for the cabbage rolls, chocolate covered cheesecake (yum), Baltika 4 and 8 (beer) and some simple cheese. The store was cute and reminded me a lot of a magazine (little store) that you would see in Belarus. The women were nice and I thank them and bid them farewell in their native language….that drew a few stares! It’s funny isn’t it. Two years ago I never would have dreamed of walking in to a Russian grocery store and now I can walk in and I’m familiar with the products. On my next trip I plan to get some pelmini and some lecho (what I use as the base for my newly famous chili). Probably some more Baltika (call me crazy but I loved the beer). As I type this post my sushki is soaking in milk and I’m going to treat my family to a fun snack.
Since I was over in Virginia I decided to take a drive by the new place. Here’s a picture – minus the Scott and Jenn love that it will be receiving in less than a month!
I decided to drive around to locate the gym, swimming pool and grocery store. Imagine my surprise when within walking distance I found – an East Asian Bistro, Noodles, Indian Restaurant, and Panera. That just sweetened the deal. I already knew there was a Japanese restaurant and movie theater but now I’m really excited to move. I can taste the curry already! The gym/swimming pool is within a 10 minute walk of the house AND there is a driving range on the opposite side of the street from the shops. Fun times, fun times.
