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JenEric Generation
www.jenericgeneration.blogspot.com
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My name is Jenny, and I live in Washington, D.C. with my husband, Eric. I am just another member of Generation Y trying to use my brain more than technology necessitates. Please join in the discussion!
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not bad for an iphone, right?

Walking around the National Mall at night is hands down my favorite thing to do in DC. I love the zoo, Eastern Market, the Portrait Gallery, the Botanic Garden,and I like the Mall in the daytime...

19 may 12

best exfoliant ever

I have to share this. I have tried many exfoliants in my day, both store bought and homemade, and I have never been blown away with any of the results. But I tried this one recently, and it...

12 may 12

spring fever?

"I dont want everyone to like me; I should think less of myself ifsome people did." -- Henry JamesCan you have spring fever if it really doesnt feel like spring? My creative juices are waitin...

10 may 12

Favorite Places: Zakopane, Poland

Lately:Eric and I have been watching 24, because I had never watched it before. We are currently in season 2. Why have I gone so long without watching 24? That is a really good question. I ask myself...

30 apr 12

Strawberries (fields forever)

Hi! Ive been out enjoying the spring weather, and the factthat I get the entire evening to spend with my husband. Its been fun...this whole getting home by 5:00 thing. Its like theres more to li...

18 apr 12

Marriage- some thoughts six months in

This month, Eric and I will have been married six months. What the whaaaaat? I have no idea how that happened. Well, actually I do (I will be finishing that, btw), but I just cant believe i...

06 apr 12

Talking about books

Hello. You caught me off-guard, sitting and reading this book, here.Im am currently over here, talking to my friend Kerri about books. You dont want to miss out on her book-themed week! Go ahead and ...

04 apr 12

Have I told you about my dress?

My wedding dress?* It was my moms. She wore it in 1981, and I wore it in 2011. She was 21 and I was 25. She got married in the same year as Princess Di, I got married in the same year as Wi...

30 mar 12

things i have not talked about (part two)

(the national cathedral...didnt really feel like posting another picture of the capitol.)Ever since high school, I had wanted to work in politics one way oranother. I loved DC, and traveled here ofte...

28 mar 12

things I have not talked about (part I)

(Today I am over at Teatime Thoughts talking a little bit about why I blog...if you are visiting from Teatime: Welcome!!)But I am also here, talking a little bit more about recent workevents. For tho...

23 mar 12

the mouth of a sailor

^ that is what I might have if I had never found this:Thrifting yesterday was fun and Eric and I both found a few little things to thrill our bargain-loving bones. But the thing I am most excite...

18 mar 12

sweet little faces

Last weekend, Eric and I drove to North Carolina to visit my brother and his family. It is always such a treat to spend time with my brother, sister-in-law, and absolutely adorable nieces.Have I ment...

17 mar 12

How to keep your heart intact

  “To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your h...

13 mar 12

how to be unemployed: the DC version

While the title may be misleading, I am hoping not to be unemployed in too many cities before I die, and thus be spared of writing too many posts in this "series". But, you never kn...

12 mar 12

the making of jeneric: part IV

Remember that one time when I was documenting the story of how Eric and I met?I finallly wrote part iv, for all of you havent slept a wink in anticipation (That would be Eric. I keep reminding him th...

09 mar 12

Much needed

Lifes not always a bucket of roses, is it? But then, maybe nobody ever said that. Some days there are no roses and its just an empty bucket. You can kick it around and it makes a loud, sati...

08 mar 12

eleven things

You may remember my friend Kerri from her post here a few days ago? Well, she tagged me in the Eleven Things meme that has been taking over the blogworld (slight exaggeration, but still) so now it is...

29 feb 12

When life throws you a curve ball...

...go to anthropologie and try on a bunch of clothes you cant afford.Thats my motto, anyway.“We should always endeavor to wonder at the permanent thing, not at the mere exception. We should be startl...

28 feb 12

happy saturday!

This morning Eric and I got up at a decent time.We ate breakfast.We went thrifting in Old Town Alexandria.Purchases were immediately assigned homes around the house.Plate #1=candle holderPlate #2 + o...

26 feb 12

Sequins & Netflix: Why Being an Old Lady at 23 is Totally Awesome (guest post)

I am so excited to introduce Kerri to you! If you have not already met her, I can tell you that she is a pretty cool person, as you will see from her post today. Shes a journalist born and raised in ...

23 feb 12

this world

 “If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” -C.S. LewisI have a friend here who grew up in...

22 feb 12

the making of jeneric: first date

Yesterday was so lovely. But I made the mistake I always make when I have one glorious day off: I plan 392 hours of activities for 24 hours. I planned on writing the rest of the jeneric story, making...

21 feb 12

7 things that happened this week

I thought we would take a break from all the love today. We will continue that next week, and I will also introduce a special guest who has some wise words about being cool! We all need that, right? ...

17 feb 12

the making of jeneric: the proposal

 The "let"s go out" proposal. Not the marriage proposal! That is way, way off. Like...4 months from when this takes place. (Yes, 4 months. Ill get there.)PART II The next Sunday at c...

15 feb 12

the making of jeneric: the beginning

Happy Valentines Day!!In celebration of this semi-ridiculous holiday, I am acknowledging it by sharing how Eric and I met. Its not a crazy story by any standard, but it kind of is when you think abou...

14 feb 12

tis the season

 Due to impossible deadlines at work, my blogging absence will be prolonged a little bit longer.  However.....next week, as we all know, is the week of love! And I have plans. For my blog, ...

10 feb 12

the INSIDE of congress

I post a lot of pictures of the outside of the Capitol. Because it is beautiful. But have you ever seen the inside?Its a zoo.Actually, it doesnt look anything like a zoo. But looks can be deceiv...

08 feb 12

Saturday morning breakfast

Its my favorite. Do you eat breakfast? Everyday? Some days? Religiously? Top row left to right: Pumpkin scones. Turquoise and dark wood. Emily and fashion illustrations.Bot tom row: Eri...

04 feb 12

If you like chocolate you might want to make sure you read this.......

Sometimes even days that start off by snagging your tights on your ring and giving bad directions to your guest causing her to miss her White House tour (#localpersonfail), things can still end ...

02 feb 12

dc favorites

This week, this friend is here visiting Eric and me!One of my favorite things about living in DC is that people travel to see you and stay with you and drink wine, eat chocolate, have gang-docum...

01 feb 12

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