Hear me out. I don’t care if walking up the steps makes you want to pass out from exhaustion. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING will make you want to become a runner more than the RunDisney series. A few weeks ago, I did my second RunDisney race, the Enchanted 10K, which takes place over the Princess Half Marathon weekend. (I’ve done one half in my life, and that was plenty.…
This list is in no particular order: I love Italy. I love Italians. I love pizza. I love the Vatican. I love gelato. I love the Trevi Fountain. I love floundering my way through the Italian language, only to realize that seemingly everyone in Italy speaks English… Have I mentioned I love Italy? While I am very proud to be an American, and love our culture here, I would relish…
I’m sitting here completely bundled up after running a 10K this morning (I write these over the weekend and schedule them.. Today is Sunday). Can spring come back to D.C. please?!?! HAPPY MONDAY! I am a bit of a weirdo who actually kind of likes Mondays. I figured out recently that I was born on a Monday, so maybe that’s why. I like the new beginnings, the freshness of a…
Once upon a time, I was a wine club member at Cobbler Mountain. It was a great little perk, which included free wine tastings, access to the club room, all at the small price of a dozen bottles of wine. Those days are over. When I went to Cobbler Mountain a few weeks ago, I was beyond bummed to learn that they are phasing out their wine, and focusing on…
Happy Ash Wednesday!! I hope everyone enjoyed lots of King Cake and jambalaya last night, and is ready to enter in to the solemnity of this season. I read a lot. As a Reading Specialist, I feel as though I should probably practice what I preach.. I’ll be honest, though, sitting down to read isn’t always something I have time for. I keep a pretty full plate. But, I am…