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I went to Columbus last year for a weekend, so here's my little round-up.

The first night we had dinner in Easton Town Center at Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant. It was packed when we arrived, but luckily my hosts had made reservations. I thought for a chain restaurant it was pleasant enough, although a little on the pricey side for what it was. They did let us sample a lot of wines, which I always like!

I really, really enjoyed visiting the North Market. We purchased donuts for breakfast from Destination Donuts, and I also wanted to eat EVERYTHING in sight because all the smells and sights seemed very yummy. We ate our food upstairs in the seating area, but it was pretty crowded. I wouldn't bet that seating is always available up there, so maybe plan to take food to-go if you plan on visiting at peak times?

We did a free tour of the State Capitol building. It was pretty inside with a really neat rotunda area. Oddly, the tour talked a lot about Lincoln despite the fact that Ohio has produced a few presidents! 

We had lunch at Condado Tacos in Short North, which was pretty good. Something that sticks out to me was that the tables were really, really close together and the restaurant was very busy. Some people may not be comfortable with that level of intimacy with other tables, lol.

I visited the Ohio History Center and found it disappointing overall. Some of the exhibits were loud and the noise filtered into other spaces. It felt like there was no flow and it was not easy to navigate. The staff was also slightly distracted by one another and seemed uninterested in their work.

We had dinner at Barcelona. It's in German Village, which was fun to explore, and the restaurant had a great atmosphere and great food. I think it was my favorite thing we did during my last trip to Columbus.

I know this might be sacrilegious to say, but I did not enjoy my visit to Northstar Cafe for breakfast. I thought the prices were steep considering it's a place where you order at the counter and they simply bring food out, no table service otherwise. I paid $6 for a single pancake! I live in a city that is brunch-crazy, so maybe I'm just spoiled, but I thought the food was subpar and I am still aghast at the prices the cafe wants in exchange for what it offers.

In the past, I visited the Park of Roses during a summer visit to Columbus and I loved it.

My first encounter with Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream was at their adorable location in Bexley. All Jeni's locations are super cute and the ice cream is delicious. Be brave and try a fun flavor or 10 if you go. My dad was blown away that he liked goat cheese and cherry ice cream! He said it reminded him of cheesecake.

I might be getting a new job. I'll know on the 20th. Different but related field.

My bf.

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Just kidding. Heard via friend-of-a-friend's ex.

sonrisa, I'm not understanding the logistics either. I'm very skeptical.

So cute! I love the house color and the front door color.

Bangs look amazing on you! I am so jealous!

I have to pick up meds and cat food for my cat after work. Kitty's diagnosis is still unknown...he probably has an ultrasound in his future, poor guy. My friend is actually picking up the meds and I'm getting them from her. Thank heavens for good friends!

A friend is having a birthday gathering at a local bar Sunday night. I was going to go, but since I'm strapped on cash I may not.

Monday I'm meeting a friend to work on a project together.

Recently a guy asked me out on Tinder and I said sure. Then he followed up with, "And I can give you a special massage " Um, no. Unmatched.

I'm normally off work today, but we have an event my boss wants me at this evening so I'm attending. My makeup looks great and I'm wasting it on a boring work dinner.

My cat has a uti. After a long night and early vet run, he's unhappily locked in my room with his litter, food, and water. Last time this happened I caught him dribbling peeing in a spot in the foyer, so until he makes a substantial deposit in the litter box he's quarantined.

This might be too late, but Nashville should be on your must-visit list!

It's in a food renaissance! Lots of different types of foods to enjoy while you're here. And more food of what's hot this month.

Nashville is also a hot spot for Pokemon Go users.

Lonely Planet named Nashville as one of the top 10 places to visit in 2016 in the world.

Oh, and music. Lots of music, not just country.

History, nature, shopping, etc., all here, all good.

So sad.

That house looks amazing. Congrats!

I'm drinking wine and watching Peaky Blinders. Tommy Shelby's voice is so damn dreamy.

Teofilo Gutierrez - Colombia - soccer