We Can Walk There

Helllloooooo!

Here I am at the end of my vacation (insert “booooooo” here).  There’s so much to say and so little time to do it… so I’ll summarize the highlights for you:

-Interesting people are found on planes.  The worst that I spotted was a mother and son team that matched.  Not coordinated for a family photo- but matched as they were walking through an airport.  Mother and daughter coordinating I get… but really- that poor kid.    Loeb’s Deli was where we ate as soon as we got to DC and were on our way out to explore.  It was also the place where I got assaulted by a crazy old woman in the bathroom for “crowding her at the sink”.  I was leaning in the mirror and fixing my makeup.  But apparently that’s reason enough for a good shove and cursing.  Good to know.

- It’s hot in DC.  Like super hot.  Which is unfortunate for when you decide to walk EVERYWHERE.  But we persevered.  And perspired.  And covered some serious mileage during our trip.  Check out a few of the sights we walked to:- I realized that boy will be boys. As my brother and I were taking this picture, there were two men to the side of us making the Washington Monument strategically placed in their picture to look like a penis.  They were probably 60.  Hence the knowing smiles my brother and I possess in this picture.

- I had interesting eats all weekend.  My favorite restaurant?  Madhatter in Dupont Circle.  I had the Alice Burger, which was a veggie burger.  I wasn’t as huge of a fan of how chunky all the veggies in it where, and it fell apart when I bit into it.  But the sweet potato fries were awesome!

- My favorite restaurant is different than my favorite meal.  The fav plate of food was breakfast on the last day when we went to Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe.  It was a book store, cafe, and bar all in one!  They pretty much give you an excuse to sit and never leave… love it.I had a waffle craving and this was killer.  Funny that my favorite meal was so standard- but sometimes that’s just what you’re looking for…

- Because of the days and days of walking and walking and walking, I didn’t officially workout.  I tried once to go to the fitness center to do weights.  But turns out the only weights they had were also part of the first weight machine ever made.  Whatev.  They were the first thing I did when I got to the gym last night once I got back home.  No worries!- This is my favorite picture.  My mom is yet to embrace the new technology we like to call the “digital camera”.  We often take two pics.  One with the digital for fun.  Then one for the “real” camera.  - Needless to say, the fam had a great vacation!  It was the first time my brother and I had ever been there- and we crammed in everything we could.  My favorite part was probably the American History Museum.  Or Ford Theater.  Or Arlington…. I’m overwhelmed with choices!

-Now it’s back to normal.  And unpacking.  Ugh- unpacking is worst than packing.  I’ll probably just live for a week out of my suitcase… before I have to pack it again for the Healthy Living Summit!  Such a hard life… :p

Have a wonderful and lazy Sunday everyone!

My Friday Night in Pictures

The weekend is finally here!  After the crazy-busy weekend last week, I have no set plans and couldn’t be more content!  I’m looking forward to a relaxing evening… after my 45-minute Yoga Fitness Fusion, of course.  And this is how I’m planning for it to go.

Here is where I will be sitting:

Yeah, my futon.  I’m so college-like… And this is what I’ll be staring at:

Obviously, I choose to spend my money on entertainment instead of comfort (refer back to picture of the five-year-old futon I snagged from my little bro when they didn’t have room for it in his place).  This was my gift to myself, if you don’t remember, thanks to gift cards and Christmas donations (I would have never bought it completely by myself, I assure you). And this is what I’ll be watching on it at some point: I’m not the biggest follower of the whole Conan/Leno scandal, as big of a mess that it has become, but I’m curious as to how his last show is going to go.  Plus Will Ferrell’s going to be on.  And I heart Will.  As I watch, I’ll be drinking this:

Yep- that sure is $2.99 wine from Trader Joe’s.  It’s not my favorite, but for that price, it can come pretty close! Sadly, I’m going to empty the bottle soon.  And like I said earlier, no grocery shopping for a bit in order to detox the pantry.  So I’m enjoying every last drop- just short of licking the bottle.  Well… who knows.  Maybe I will if I’m thirsty enough. 2008 was a great year for wine… I’m so classy.

I just got a letter from my parents today with two things.  From my mom- an article containing a recipe for some chocolate coconut-filled cupcakes because she knows how I like to try my hand at gourmet cupcakes.  Those will have to wait- I’ve got a few others on the top of the list that I need to try first.  But they will be made at some point.  From my dad- $40 and a note that said to order a Lou Malnati’s deep dish and pick up some Goose Island 312 and to call him after to let him know how good it was.  My fam loves the deep dish and I always find a place to get some from when they come to visit… so he always asks if I’ve had any good pizza lately.  Guess I’ll have to order some soon… anyone hungry???  Those things are massive!  I’m making a point of saving that cash specifically for that- but it will have to wait until after I’m getting a little more cardio in on a regular basis- don’t really want a massive ass or heart-attack because I decided to indulge before then.  Well.  The heart-attack might happen either way.  But at least the ass issue will be under control.  Still dead- but great ass.  Yep… my logic amazes me.  But back to what I was trying to originally get at- my parents are so sweet!

Have a good weekend, kids!  I’m off to make myself long and lean.  And I might start on the Core Challenge Kloe started over at Three Green Leaves…  watch out now!

Mental Health Week

So yeah… I’m taking a break this week.  I’ve got a crazy amount of stuff going on (still recovering from three weeks of visitors, cubs game, Howie Day concert- totally random but I’m excited nonetheless, and a work girls night out to top it all off…).  So I’m chillaxin’ until later in the weekend.  Peace out.