Now that May is over, time to revisit the goals... maybe its time to make some new ones?No snooze... No problemRun 6 Races... In May I ran the Warrior Dash! 3 races down 3 to go.Track what I eat and ...
Recently "Before I die..." popped up on a construction wall in the neighborhood. Panted with chalkboard paint and permanent blanks for filling in what you will do before you die (or Antes de ...
I had a great weekend, a good mix of relaxation and activity. Saturday morning I ran 8.5 miles, my last longish run before the 1/2 next weekend. Then I rushed uptown (upNorthwest?) to meet a fri...
A little over a month ago I decided to check out the local run club. I dont mind running alone, but thought it would be fun to have some people to sign up for races with. First day at run club, not o...
After a morning football game and three miles around the track (fastest 5K ever) I finally made it to Taylor Gourmet. I almost didnt go in when I saw someone wearing a KU shirt chowing down, but I fi...
Sunday: Day for breaking it down in Dupont
My cousin came to visit last weekend and I thought what better way to introduce her to Washington DC than touring through a few of the EUs finest Embassies (or those with the shortest lines).We kicke...
Last Thursday I went to the Renwick Gallery for their Handi Hour event.For $20 I got:Two craft beersBeer gobletSnacksSupplies for 2 craftsInstructions for 2 craftsScavenger HuntLive musicSo it w...
DC has some great lunch places. Lots of innovation I dont remember in NYC. This week I ate at Zola Kitchen for the first time.Lamb burger with caramelized onions & a side of caprese salad. ...
Last weekend I went to Georgetown to check out the French Market.Too bad it was just a sidewalk sale and one booth selling crepes.So instead I went to Athleta and bought a running skirt.
I almost forgot to recap my goals today! Good thing I was reading a few other blogs that reminded me. Happy May! I hope you left flowers at someones door (or even better received flowers).Refrain fro...
I havent been doing anything super exciting lately so Ill just update you on the everyday things that have been making me happy.Last Saturday I had another football game and made a one handed catch (...
This morning I decided to enjoy the amazing DC weather with a bike ride. Since moving here in October my bike hadnt moved out of the corner of my studio apartment. I always get a little nervous bikin...
My new thing to do is sightsee while running. Women like to multitask. So today I had a football game at 1 (takes an hour to get to the field with warm up time) and the parade was from 10 to 12:30. I...
After Lindseys wedding I dropped by my parents for Easter. Hunting eggs isnt as exciting when you are 29 so I dedicated my energy to teaching my niece Gretchen how to find eggs.I just learned fr...
Last Saturday I attended my friend Lindseys wedding in Columbia, Missouri. Not only did I get to celebrate with them, I also had another dream come true... staying at the Stoney Creek Inn. My sophomo...
March is my favorite month for a few reasons. My birthday is in March, the days get significantly longer, the weather gets significantly warmer, and I love all of the flowers blooming everywhere. Mar...
Several years ago I bought myself tulips for my birthday. Last year my work bff bought me tulips.This year I decided that tulips and my birthday just go together.My friend Kendra is in town to h...
I hung this note on the mirror in my offices bathroom. Im not sure if it made anybody elses day, but it made me smile thinking it might.
Friday morning I ran down to the tidal basin to check out the cherry blossoms without a crowd. There was a small crowd there already at 7 am. Mostly people with big cameras waiting for the sunrise an...
I dont think I will tire of seeing all of the beautiful flowering trees, but it seems I may be allergic to some of them. Pros & Cons. Last week I decided to start reading Hunger Games and found t...
The white flowers glow at night.
Become a Surpriser.I kind of like week 8s challenge even though I didnt do any of the suggestions. Next week?The challenge is to plan a surprise for someone. Nothing big, just something fun. The sugg...
As soon as I excited Penn Station I saw this billboard- File that under "things you dont see in DC"After drinks and fun with friends I saw that the Empire State Building was already cele...
Ive made my way back to New York City for the first time to celebrate St. Patricks Day. For the four years I lived in NYC St. Patricks Day was always mid week and I was always working while throngs o...
The extra warm winter has lead to an early blooming season. Everyone has heard of the Cherry Blossoms (which arent quite in bloom yet) but DC is full of flowering trees.Treasury Tree
Last week I saw one of my favorite Texas Country singers in concert at the 9:30 club. It was a beautiful warm evening so I put on a dress with cowgirl boots and walked the mile to the venue, which wa...
Sunday morning I woke up nice and early at 7 am (6 am standard time) to get ready to race. The race didnt start till 9, but I wanted plenty of time to eat and digest, debate my outfit choice, and run...
My sister replied to my post the other day with this comment- "I need to take up your no hitting the snooze button. After waking up 15 minutes before I needed to leave for work Ive taken to ...
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