My Day Off

It's Monday again and I feel awful from allergies. It's summertime - why am I having terrible allergies! But enough about my ailments, lots to recap: 

I had scheduled a bunch of appointments on Thursday so I took the day off. In the morning the boyfriend had to head out to town for work. He had rented a car for the trip, and dropped me off at an early morning dentist appointment on his way out of town. I don't like going to the dentist because they always tell me all the things I'm doing wrong with my teeth. They informed me I have a teeny tiny cavity on my very back tooth, so I have to go back in 2 weeks for a filling - just lovely. Then I headed to Northside Social for a delicious brunch. 

 

After brunch, I headed to Georgetown for  a haircut appointment (more to come), and then to Ballston for my womanly yearly appointment where my doctor kept telling how I was taking excellent care of my body and was so healthy (the exact opposite of the dentist). Then I did some shopping at the consignment store (my favorite place!) and then went to my massage appointment. I had gone to crossfit the day before so I was very sore and the masseuse worked out every single one of my knots. 

After walking around all day I was exhausted by the end of the day. Not exactly a relaxing day off, but much needed. 

Weekend Update: Heat Wave

I haven't posted in awhile so there's lots to catch up on. DC has been in the midst of a heat wave meaning all I have been doing is sweating. 

Two weekends ago was my old roommate Ashleigh's birthday bash. All of the old roommates attended which was so much fun seeing all of them together. 

The birthday girl with her bday cake

The next day we headed down to Old Town to celebrate my sisters belated 30th birthday (her actual birthday was when I was in Pittsburgh). We walked around the waterfront, got ice cream, and watched a street magicians' show. Then we headed to their house to cool off, play with their cat Hunter, and I gave my sister her birthday gift (from all of the sisters) which she loved!

Last week and the week prior, I started going to crossfit in the mornings. Although I hate having to lug around my clothes and toiletries, and not being able to get ready at home, I was having a hard time leaving work on time to make it to the evening classes. Going 1st thing in the morning means I have no excuse not to go (except for an early morning meeting like today). I wake up at 6, leave at 6:30, have class from 7-8, then shower and walk to work and get in around 8:45/9. This is much different than my regular mornings where I get up at 7:30, leave at 8:30, and get in at 9. It's been an adjustment but is going ok so far. 

Last Friday the boyfriend and I helped Jesica pick out new running shoes and then we grabbed burgers after which was really fun. Saturday morning the boyfriend and I played pick up, then showered and rested, and then played tennis in the late afternoon with my friend Chris. After tennis we went to Guapo's for some delicious Mexican food. It was a fun but tiring (and sweaty) day. 

Sunday morning I met up with my friend Jessica at the Corcoran Museum of Art. We has brunch first, which was a vegan all you can eat buffet and soooo delicious. After brunch we walked around the museum and saw all of the art. I didn't take many pictures, I meant to take a lot but got distracted by all of the wonderful artwork. 

 Brunch at The Muse

Jessica taking a photo

After walking around the museum I was quite tired so I headed to the boyfriends to watch the US Men's soccer game and then headed off to my own soccer game. We won our game 2-0 and I scored the 2nd goal! It was my first real goal (as in, at an actual game, not just at pick up). I was so excited and the boyfriend took me to 2 Amy's for pizza afterwards to celebrate. It was a great end to a great weekend!

Weekend Update

This past week and weekend was so busy and so fun. Wednesday we got out of work early (I love half days) and I played tennis after work. Thursday, the 4th, I had the day off so the boyfriend and I cleaned up his apartment for his weekend guest, and then we played tennis with our friend Ros. After tennis we barbecued at Ros's which was really fun and low-key. After Ros's we quickly showered and got dressed and rushed over to Jesica's for a rooftop fireworks party which was really fun. 

Friday was a weird day - hardly anyone was at the office and it was my boss's last day at work which was very bittersweet. 

Late Friday night the boyfriend's sister came to visit from St. Louis. Saturday we went to brunch in Eastern Market and shopped there as well. Then we headed to the Building Museum where they are having a mini golf exhibit. Each hole was designed by a different local architecture firm. This was so much fun and great for all ages, but is only here until Labor Day. 

National Building Museum

After mini golf we jetted down to the National Harbor to see The Awakening statue. 

After that we headed to dinner at our favorite go-to spot Cactus Cantina for dinner and margaritas and capped off the night with a stroll to the National Cathedral. 

Needless to say we were all exhausted after a jam packed day. Sunday we shopped and ate in Georgetown before she had to leave us. Hopefully she'll come back again soon! 

Four Years

Today is the boyfriend's and I four year anniversary. Four Years! How crazy is that! We are going to dinner to tonight to celebrate and I thought those were all of the plans but then he surprised me by sending me flowers at work.

I was even more surprised since he bought me "just because" flowers over the weekend. How sweet - absolutely beautiful too! He's a keeper!

Anniversary flowers

Just because flowers

Trip to the Burgh

The boyfriend returned home this morning after a long trek of 3 flights through 3 countries. But he's back!!!!

Pittsburgh was tons of fun - I got to hang out my parents, see my BFF Jenna, and also catch up with a high school friend I hadn't seen in quite some time. But best of all my dad and I did crossfit together, a bike ride, and a hike up one of Pittsburgh's many hills. My mom would have joined but she had an accident on her bike earlier in the week and broke her right arm :( She had surgery today and hopefully will recover quickly. 

Jenna and I 

Bike ride with my dad 

I was really surprised and impressed with Pittsburgh. It was a really cool funky place - quite the hippie/alternative group there which I did not expect and was surprised by. The architecture was also beautiful. If it wasn't for the weather I could really picture myself living there. 

Brunch at Zenith

South Side Works

Coffee shop courtyard - I felt like I was in Paris

Local coffee shop - Big Dog Cafe

Heinz Stadium

Best milkshake at the Milk Shake Factory

Bullet Points

Here is what I have been up:

-I'm going to Pittsburgh this weekend to visit my parents and my friend Jenna. I can't wait!

-My soccer team won our league on Sunday! My first championship season!! 

-The weather has been gorgeous and I've been trying to get outside as much as possible.

-I'm still doing crossfit and loving it. I try to go twice a week. I can feel myself getting stronger. My dad wants us to go to crossfit together this weekend - he is beyond excited. 

-The boyfriend left me home alone for 2 1/2 weeks hike he is on a work trip to Saudi Arabia. He better bring me back some good presents to make up for leaving me :)

-My boss at work resigned which could be good or bad for me...we shall see. In the meantime I've been extra busy at work. 

-I joined Instagram which I am obsessed with now. 

That's all for now. More soon, I promise!

Catching Up

Things have been going well. My Dad came into town for Easter weekend so it was fun seeing him. The next weekend I volunteered at the Cherry Blossom Soccer Tournament and by doing so received a free ticket to the DC United game which was on Saturday night against the NY Red Bulls. I was also able to go see the Cherry Blossoms while they were in full bloom and they were quite beautiful. I love DC this time of year!

I have also been house/cat sitting for my sister and her husband. Their car Hunter is so much fun because he always wants to play, but he also gets into everything so you have to be on high alert at all times. It was also fun hanging out in Old Town. The weather was super nice over the weekend so we walked around a lot and ate and shopped.

My sister and her husband are out of town because they are in Boston - my brother in-law ran the Boston Marathon. Thankfully they are ok and weren't near the finish line when the bombings happened. He ran a spectacular race and I'm so proud of him, and also so happy they are all safe and sound.

Yesterday was a surprise birthday party for my friend Jeet, which was a good time - and I'm glad we were able to surprise him. This weekend my Mom is coming to visit so I'm excited to see her. Besides that I have been busy with work.