Nothing Better Than a Good Story

I love to read.

This may be a little bit of an understatement. Today, for instance, I finished Beautiful Boy by David Sheff. It is a heartfelt story of a father whose son is an addict. I was so into the book emotionally that I could barely function when I arrived at work. My co-workers were asking me 'what's wrong'. This world is what is wrong...not exactly, but I could feel the pain after finishing this one. Oh, woe is me.

Anyway, I am making another list (one of my favorite past times). Below is the list of books I am determined to read in the next month or two.

1. Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

2. Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson

3. The Host by Stephanie Meyer

4. The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan

5. Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead

6. Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

Becoming a Fan

Up until now I have been solely a football fan. My stepfather played in college and briefly in the pros, so growing up football was always on. I played powder puff in high school. My boyfriend is a huge Redskins fan! They are growing on me, but I still root for the Colts. I am also proud to say that I have won fantasy football the past three years (much to my guy friends dismay).

One of my friends love the Caps. I had the chance to go to 4 games this year and it is fantastic! Live sports is where its at. Make sure to cheer them on tomorrow in game 7 against the Penguins. Union Jacks in Ballston is where I will be....mechanical bull and drink specials, count me in.

Hiking it Home

It has been a hectic couple of weeks. I had a conference for work, then went to see my family this past weekend in Fairfield, CT. Fairfield is a quaint town on the beach, about an hour north of NYC. It is the type of place where kids still ride their bicycles to school and the neighboors all know eachother. Although it is not ideal for someone in their early 20s, I can see myself in a similar situation once I have kids. My little sister, who just turned 8, is experiencing what I would consider a perfect childhood.

Oddly enough, I missed old DC. The people are just different here...they are concerned with politics and are generally passionate about things outside their family life. Of all the places I have been so far in life, DC feels like home.

The trip up north can be a bit of a downer. I have driven, flown, taken the train, etc. This time I decided to chance taking a bus. I felt like saving a little money and it paid off. If you feel like taking a trip up to New York, I strongly recommend Bolt Bus. It was only $15 and took 4 hours!