About a week and a half ago I signed up for a half marathon in DC, kinda on a whim. I've concluded that life is just more fun when you do things on a whim. I'm usually really into planning (everything), and being prepared is my thing. But sometimes you just need to forget about being logical and do things on a whim. Life is too short to always be logical.
The race is on March 14th. I decided to do it late, and only gave myself four weeks to train for it. We'll see how this rushed training works out. My friend Matt is doing the race with me. He's really nice to do it with me; when I first asked him, his response was a straight no. But after some persuasion, and with my irresistible charm, I got him to agree to it. Having someone to train with really helps to be motivated to run in below freezing weather, at night, after a long work day. I honestly don't think I could do it on my own.
Matt and I did a seven mile run tonight around the National Mall. It was 10 degrees, but with the wind chill it felt below zero. Lincoln was looking over us while we ran.
I got a library card to the Library of Congress! It was super easy to get and so worth it. With a library card you have access to all 37 million books. I started on book 1 this weekend, only a few million to go.
Proud owners of library cards.
The Library of Congress main reading room. Just being in it makes me want to read.
This weekend Jane's friend, Angie, came to visit. She was so fun and we all had a good time getting to know her. It turns out she's in my ward this summer too, I'm excited. We went to a little french restaurant in Georgetown and got the best hot chocolate I've ever tasted.
Mmmmm...
We braved the cold and walked to the Jefferson Memorial.
Jefferson has a pretty nice view.
I went to Chinatown with my friends for a Valentine's celebration.
We rented out a room at "Wok in Roll" for Karaoke and sang our hearts out all night long. A very romantic Valentine's Day if I don't say so myself.
Partying hard, karaoking harder.
I went with some friends to get some delish crepes in Georgetown. I need to remember the saying, "a moment on your lips forever on your hips."
It snowed Monday night and we decided to embrace it.
I went to The Hamilton for lunch today. My work payed for it; I never say no to free food. It was a really fancy restaurant and the food was great.
A warm almond fudge brownie for dessert.
