I would be remiss in not discussing the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) this past weekend, which starts in Virginia and runs through the nation's capital. DH and I both received entries in the lottery this year, which was really exciting. I ran the MCM last year, but it was DH's … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
A Weekend in Kansas City (Including the World War I Museum)
I was in Kansas City this past weekend, to work, not to play. And yes, this was booked well before Royals fever kicked in! Blue blue blue everywhere. Go Royals! (Sorry Nats.)Honestly, when I found out the meeting was in Kansas City, my first thought was "ugh". Yup. Not excited. … [Read more...]
The Real Question About Our Last Trip: Did I Kick My Knick-Knack Habit?
You may remember when I explained my love of (and fear of hoarding) knick knacks. I vowed to try to be better. So did I totally kick my collecting knick-knack habit on our recent trip to Thailand and Bhutan?Short answer: no. Long answer: I was betttterrrr. Right DH? I … [Read more...]
Our Take on Chiang Mai: Report from Some First-Timers
Wat Chedi Luang I've been sort of mum about Chiang Mai as there is sooo much information from travel bloggers about the city and surrounding area. And I'm sure I'll get some hate mail for what I'm about to say.I'll fully admit that when everyone loves something (as much as … [Read more...]
Flashback Friday: Prince Edward Island It’s Been Eight Years…We Need To Meet Again
There are so many places to go, and sometimes it's hard to decide whether to return to somewhere you love or try somewhere new. One of the places I've been to a number of times is Prince Edward Island. If you've never been to PEI, you should go. It's fun to stop in Halifax on … [Read more...]
