Blogs

So I've decided I need to expand my Google reader.  I need to read more blogs in my life.

Anyone have any suggestions?  Beyond the Delta blogging group?  Any blogs you find particularly interesting? Funny? Recipe/cooking/baking focused? 

Not really looking for news blogs.  I read news all day at work, so I have that covered.  Things light and fun that I can read when I come home from work. 


Thanks everyone!

Disney: Round Two!

This weekend was Disney trip part two.  Because, really, how many trips to Disney can you take in a year.  Not enough according to this redhead.

We arrived Thursday evening, where we headed over to Saratoga Springs to relax and get ready for dinner at Jiko at Animal Kingdom.  It was fantastic and our waiter was really really good.  After a night of great food, yummy drinks and animal watching, we headed back to bed.

Friday was Disney Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, before dinner at the Contemporary's California Grill.  That place has a FANTASTIC view.  Absolutely stunning.  We then went to catch the Electrical Parade and fireworks at Magic Kingdom.  Have I ever mentioned how much I love fireworks?

Saturday morning we did the "Keys to the Kingdom" tour.  I won't give away too many details, but it was really cool.  We then attempted to ride Splash Mountain and Space Mountain, but it was super crowded so we only did Splash Mountain.  We then headed over to EPCOT for some of the big rides there.

While everyone else went back to take a nap, Ben and I decided to go on a leisurely stroll around the Global Pavilion.  It was great - really relaxing but still taking everything in.    We did a mini "drinks around the world," since we didn't have the time to get a drink everywhere.  Then off to dinner at the Grand Floridian, where we were able to watch the fireworks again.

Oh and did I mention these fantastic hats we got?

and they definitely say BenAnna on the back.  

DISNEY!

So you may be thinking, "Didn't you just go to Disney, Anna?"  Well, yes.  But I get to go twice this year.  Cause Benjamin and I are going to Disney TOMORROW for his dad's birthday.  I'm super stoked.

So wish us a happy vacation!

Softball Sadness

So I'm the co-captain of our agency's PR softball league. 

Team Green has been undefeated for two seasons now.*  But we were handed our first defeat tonight.  In the championship game.  It sucks to go all season and then lose the championship game.  But the other team definitely brought it - they were out for blood (they lost the championship game to us last year).

But all in all, it was a great season.  We had a lot of fun.  Well, here is to next season. 


*ok, so we tied that one game.  But ties don't count as loses. 

Delta 10K

So this weekend, while walking around beautiful, suburban Arlington (MA), Jane, Christen and I decided that we were going to train for and run a 10K.  We picked a 10K in DC the weekend of my birthday.  Plenty of time to train. 

We spread the word, and now have a nice little team of five to run the 10K.  The boys are gonna be our cheerleaders.  It's gonna be awesome.  But of course more cheerleaders are always welcome

And so back from Boston I am, and training I have begun. Let's see how this challenge goes. 

P.S. Pictures from the Eddy-Porter wedding coming.  My camera is in the other room.  And my legs are sore.  And its past my bedtime. 

Jess is a Porter!!

What a wonderful weekend!

Friday afternoon, Benjamin and I boarded a plane for Boston.  Upon landing, Jane picked us up, and we went back to her and Chris's place.  They have such an adorable adult apartment.  We ordered pizza before heading over to White Horse to meet up with everyone.  And when I say everyone, I mean everyone.  Even people not invited to the wedding were there to celebrate.  It was an absolute blast. 

Saturday morning we woke up, managed to trek down to Dunkin Donuts.  I swear, DD tastes better in Mass.  Seriously.  

Saturday night was Jess and Rob's beautiful wedding.  The ceremony was wonderful.  We then headed over to The Colonnade, where the cocktail hour was at the rooftop pool.  It was absolutely gorgeous - and the weather was perfect.  The reception was a blast, and I sure did dance my butt off!

Sunday was brunch and hung out with Hayley and Molly before coming back home.  One smooth plane, bus and metro ride and we were back to our little home and the real world back in D.C.

Dude, can I live in Boston-vacation-land forever?

First is the Worst...

No, I'm not starting the middle school rhyme. 

I always hate the first time back to running.  Once I get started and into my groove, I'm good.  I can run and push myself and its awesome.  But it's that first time back to running, it sucks.

Today was that first time back.  After work, when it was like a bazillion degrees, I just did it.  Put all the excuses aside.  And I just ran.  I hate the feeling of knowing I can do better, but not being able to.  It was tough, but I'm glad that first, shitty, terrible, no good, very bad run is out of my system. 

Now I just need to keep it up so that there is no longer a "first run."