Weekend Recap

How is it already Monday again? This weekend went by way too fast. Friday night the boyfriend came over and we just chilled at home. Saturday morning he had an architecture class so I made plans with my friend and some co-workers to go to All Fired Up to paint some pottery. I made a mug that I am going to use as my water cup when I paint. Next weekend I can pick it up and find out if I made the Wall of Fame like last time.

After painting, I met up with the boyfriend and we went out for his friend's birthday celebration. We started off at her new apartment in Mt. Pleasant and then hit up the bars in U St. After the bars we all headed over to Ben's Chili Bowl for some late night snacking. By the time we left it was late and we spent forever trying to get a cab. It was making me so mad that the cabbies would lock the door, crack their window and ask "where you going?" and then drive off when I told them which neighborhood. If I'm paying you to do your job, why do you refuse me. So frustrating! Luckily, my friend Jesica's boyfriend happened to be driving into the city and was able to come rescue us and drive us home.

Sunday I watched the Women's World Cup game as the US took on Brazil in the quarter finals and it was the most amazing come-back game I have ever seen. Once overtime started I had to leave for my own game, so I had to find out later how it ended and I couldn't believe that they had won! Speaking of my soccer game, it was in the late afternoon and by then it was so hot out that I felt like my feet were melting off. Despite this, I managed to play a good game and we won. After soccer the boyfriend and I had dinner and then decided to hit the tennis ball around since it had cooled off a bit. Then we watched 127 Hours which was really good. James Franco was amazing in it and the story itself was so intense. Then I was off to bed after sufficiently tiring myself out.

1st Day of Summer

Today is officially the 1st day of summer, although it feels like summer has already been here for quite a while. This weekend I was in Ohio with the boyfriend for a high school friend's wedding, which was a blast. The wedding was out in Amish Country so it was super peaceful and relaxing and quiet out there. While we were there, the boyfriend saw my hometown, met my high school friends, met my Grandparents and my cousin Jenny, and also saw the awesomeness that is Cleveland.

Since I've been back from my trip, my mom has been in town visiting which has been fun. She leaves tomorrow morning though. Last night we went on a bike ride down to the mall, to the grocery store, then to dinner, and then I unpacked. Tonight we are having dinner with the boyfriend. And tomorrow night I have soccer - needless to say it's been quite busy around here, but hopefully this weekend will be more relaxing.

Weekend Recap

This weekend was such a good time! Friday night, I met up with my friend Jesica at Jazz in the Garden. Jesica had just gotten back from Afghanistan, and I'm so happy she made it home safely! After Jazz in the Garden, the boyfriend and I chilled at home.

Since my sister was out of town for a wedding, she let me borrow the car for the weekend! Saturday morning the boyfriend and I headed out super early to go fishing! We went back to Great Falls, at this Sandy Cove area we had saw the week before. We caught a fish this time!! It was big old catfish, which we let go after we caught it.

     

After fishing, we met up with my friend Beryl, and since I had the car, I helped her move her stuff into her new apartment. Then, we all headed out to Target where I got so much good stuff - including new shoes, a yoga mat, a new front door mat, supplies for S'mores, some awesome Toy Story band aids, and a few other very important necessities. When we got back from Target I wasn't feeling well - I had a throbbing headache, so the boyfriend and I just decided to stay in. 

Sunday morning, after sleeping in a bit, we drove over to the Tennis store to pick up my racket. They had to string it for me so I couldn't take it home last time I was there. The guy even gave me a free case to go with it. Have I mentioned how awesome there the guy is! Check them out at Tennis Zone! Then I was off to my soccer game, the 1st one of the Summer League. It was so incredibly hot out for the game! There is zero shade on the field, and its a turf field which means that the heat radiates up from the ground, making it feel like your feet are on fire when you are running around. We ended up loosing 6-4, but it was a really close match and I think we only lost because they had a lot more subs than we did. After my game, I was off to watch the boyfriend play his game. It was his Sunday league's playoff game, but they ended up loosing as well. After the loss, we headed home to clean ourselves up. Then we had a nice dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant, and then home. It was quite the packed, fun-filled weekend!

This week will be super busy since we are planning on going to the Nationals game on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and then leaving Friday for vacation!

TGIF

After glossing over it last post, I need update you all on the beach! The weekend was amazing and so much fun! We drove up early on Friday morning and hit no traffic whatsoever. Upon arrival, the boyfriend and I hit up the beach. After a relaxing day in the sun, I came back to the hotel room to realize that I was quite red. I had sprayed on the sun tan lotion, but failed to rub it in, so not only was I burnt, my back and shoulders were splotches or red and white. Fail. Besides this though, everything else went well and my burn has faded into a nice beautiful tan with only minimal pealing so far.

The trip was a great mix of beach relaxation time, fun in the sun, staying active (lots of walking the boardwalk and fun in the water), eating well (so much delicious seafood), and trying new things (fishing!).

The Boardwalk

View outside our room - does it get any better than this

Bayside Skillet at Ocean City

I approve!

Sunset

The boyfriend

Obligatory jumping pic

Inside our hotel room

The boyfriend teaching me how to fish

Short Week Blues

This week is short due to having Monday off for Memorial Day, but it seems to be dragging on and on! After spending an amazingly fun and relaxing weekend at the beach, this week seems to be going as slow as possible.

View from our room at the beach

Today was my boss's last day at work, and my one of roommates decided that she wasn't going to re-sign the lease so now we have 30 days to find someone new. Also, tomorrow is the boyfriends birthday! It totally sneaked up on me, but I was able to come up with some birthday gift and surprises for him so hopefully it will all work out!