Eastern Market today

Since landing back in America nearly 3 weeks ago, I have been non-stop busy, busy, busy. I was in all 4 time zones in the lower 48 in one day, was in NYC, DC, Denver, Portland, Casper, and back to DC in the span of a week. I've caught up with many friends, hugged family, driven cars, taken Metros, flown in airplanes, walked, swum, started working, eaten some of my favorite foods that I missed, and generally have just been enjoying being back. This weekend I've finally had a chance to slow down and soak up my favorite parts of DC.

I walked down to Eastern Market this afternoon to see what was the same and what had changed. It's a really hot 97 degrees today (that's more than 36 degrees to you Celsius folks), and suffice it to say, I was looking pretty melted as I walked through my neighborhood, admiring the row houses on the Hill that I adore so much. This neighborhood has so much to offer, so much personality and charm. It's nice to be here and to have time to enjoy it again. Even if being outside to admire everything means I have to be a sweaty mess. I don't even care.

My mom, brother, and sister are in Wisconsin this weekend, touching base with a special piece of our family. I wish I could be there with them, but I know they're leaving my love there for me. I'm so blessed to have good people and memories in so many places.

Hope you all have gotten a chance to enjoy your weekend, too. Don't forget to watch the Olympics! and GO Team USA!!!