My mom signed me up for ballet when I was in kindergarten. I was one of those pink-loving, frilly dress-wearing, Barbie-playing girly-girls. I honestly believed that “Disney princess” was an acceptable and noble career aspiration (Snow White seemed like the… Read More ›

Fitness
I think I’ve Been Dumped :/
I think I’ve been dumped. First he didn’t show up. Then he texted me at 3:30am to say he “got in late” and wouldn’t be able to meet up with me the next day. Then he said he’d call to… Read More ›
The Universe is Large and Vast
Ever since I heard about these: I knew I had to try them. Greasy cheese wedges covered in greasy Doritos? It sounded amazing. So yesterday was the big day; I guiltily pulled into 7-Eleven and decided to make a breakfast of… Read More ›
Pat’s Market and Unexpected Runners
On Sunday morning I went out for a 25-mile bike ride and ran into this little shop in the Belle Haven neighborhood of Alexandria, right across from a fancy, fru-fru-la-la-la country club. I initially assumed the place had closed down years ago,… Read More ›
There are no Fat People in DC
I originally posted this last spring, but since I’ve actually moved into the inner suburbs of D.C (City of Alexandria) now and I’m on a new (hopefully permanent) fitness kick (see here, here, and here) I thought it would be appropriate to… Read More ›
I’m Pretty Much in Love with this Guy
He has tons of beginner workouts you can do for free AND he requires minimal equipment –just dumb bells so you don’t have to make much of an investment. Also, he’s doesn’t yell at you the whole time like some… Read More ›