Thoughts

Sometimes I look at my bed and think longingly

We don't spend enough quality time together.

Letters

Dear Rain,

Go away. Don't come back for many many days. You have now ruined all chances of enjoying Saturdays outside before your cousins Heat and Humidity get here.

Sincerely,

Destiny


Dear _______,

Please quit calling me Sweetie. Dear, Hon and Cutie can go too. I am a 26 year old professional, not a 7 year old grade-schooler. In case you were confused.

Pleasantly,

Destiny


Dear Sarah Palin,

You threw your kids into the national spotlight. Expect them to be mocked. Especially your teen who became the national symbol of the problem with abstinence only education (which you paraded around the country). It isn't nice and possibly not fair, but you should have thought of that when you entered the national political arena. And, you just upped Letterman's ratings. Well done.

With regrets,

Destiny

Just a list

Thailand
Denver
Portland
Salt Lake City
Seattle
Hawaii
Montana
Boston
Vermont
Charleston
Paris
Vancouver
New Zealand

A reason to work out in DC

This morning on my bike ride into work I saw: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

power walking along the Potomac.Her security detail was a few steps behind her and there was a black SUV trailing.

A few months ago I saw:

hand in hand while I was running along the C&O canal on a Saturday morning.

Things I love Thursday

My Garden. It is my pride an joy right now. I built the garden box in my backyard a few weeks ago, planted the plants and it is growing like crazy. Tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, cucumbers, carrots and spinach. Probably too much for such little space. When I trellised my tomato plants yesterday my fingers smelled like the juicy tomatoes that will be growing on them in a few months. I can't wait. Knowing that it is helping my garden grow has even made the rainy week more bearable.

This is my Garden three weeks ago on day 1:

Hot Yoga. I love it, love it. I even wake up at 5:45 am twice a week to do it. This is a big deal, because I also love sleep. I feel so strong yet peaceful after the class. It also has really helped my running and tight muscles.

My new Ice Cream maker. Apparently tart frozen yogurt is all the rage right now, and I am also mildly obsessed. I found a recipe for it so feel free to stop by for a taste. Topped with fresh berries and it is delish. Tastes just like Sweet Green/ Pink Berry/ Ice Berry. I also tried my hand at pistachio ice cream and loved it, thought it isn't quite as healthy at the fro-yo.

Etsy. Sometimes I look at all the homemade goodness and am thoroughly impressed by creativity. I wish I had time to sew (maybe I will try to take it up between gardening and ice cream making). Here is a little sample:

Yoga Wisdom

This morning at yoga class my teacher said this:

"Take a moment to consider that right now, at this moment, everything in your life is how it's supposed to be."