Today.

It was stunning out today. I started the day with a three mile run. Sustained my first blister from the new pair of shoes and successfully bled all over them. Yuck. After that I whipped a fruit smoothie with a few kale leaves thrown in for good measure. After showering and watching some food network I headed out to Buzz Bakery in Alexandria (one of my favorite places to hang out) and put in about 2 hours of GMAT studying. I then headed over to King Street so I could check out the Gap and Nine West outlet stores. I also took the Nikon along to practice with what I learned from the Pioneer Woman yesterday and shot the above two shoots. Again...nothing amazing. But progress. Perhaps.

After old town I headed to Target to pick up some of the apartment essentials and a random shirt I saw. Then I swung into Old Navy, found a clearance pair of summer sandals and then dashed in and out of B&N to pick up a Math practice book so I can keep plugging away with this GMAT studying.

Earlier in the day on Food Network I had seen a show about homemade falafel. For some reason this really stuck with me and on my way home I just had to stop at the store and get the ingredients to try this out. Never mind the fact it was 9:30 by the time I got home. But I did it. I used this recipe and enjoyed one of my first completely vegetarian meals that I have ever cooked. (My whole day seems to be a bit on the vegetarian side). I have to say...it was really tasty. I do need a food processor. I did the whole thing in a blender but I am thinking a new kitchen appliance is going to make it into my 415 sq. feet before I know it.

Tomorrow is a HP date with Sam and Ashley-- "Samley", perhaps dinner or lunch with them as well. And then I just have a pile of Laundry, a dirty apartment and some new GMAT studying materials to attack. This weekend is flying by. I don't like it.

Not. One. Bit.

Come Sail Away, Come Sail Away with Me

This past Saturday Sam (a co-worker/friend) organized a sailing excursion on the Potomac. I didn't really know what to expect but since Sam and Sarah had both taken sailing lessons I figured it had to be fun. I am, and always have been a sucker for boats and being on the water. I. Love. It.

Sam was the patient guide as he and Sara taught all the people on board how to steer and hold the rope for the jib (maybe?). It was pretty nice on Saturday and I ended up getting a pretty rockin sun burn that has actually turned into some exceptional tan lines (yay fair Swedish skin!). Anyways, I had a great time and am pretty sure a sailor's life is for me. Count me in to keep this on my outdoor activities list!

A couple of images for your viewing pleasure:

A New Type of Post

What is this? Things I actually like about DC/VA/TWC (The Wrong Coast)!??! Maybe I am getting ahead of myself, but here are a few things I have actually come to enjoy.

• Old Town

This breaks down into a few items: My new coffee shop (not in old town per say, but I still like it). The Riverfront park to read a book and sun bathe. PaperSource (scrapbooking/craft heaven). Yummy Italian Place. And King Street in General.

• The Dairy Godmother. This is the mother of all custard places. They have rotating flavors and a killer list of changing sorbets as well. It is a great treat and the line that is always going out the door proves its deliciousness.
• Mount Vernon. Toursity, yes. Beautiful, yes. Need to take advantage of my year pass I bought...yes.
• Cupcakes.
• Fireflies.

Alright I think that was enough for one night. Don't want to get too carried away and give this place too much credit! (Don't worry people my Seattle list is still much longer!)

I went to the Methodist church again today (two weeks in a row..woot!) and while I do enjoy going and it feels comfortable, I do think the "church" shopping will continue. I have aspirations to attend the 8:45am service at the Presbyterian church.....but that is real early on a Sunday for me. But from reading about the church it might be a better fit. We will see.

10 Days till SEATTLE!!!! Alli you are almost a mrs.!!!