Let the Celebration Begin!

Look who I bumped into on my commute home from work tonight! 

If you live in Boston and know the T system, you’ll understand why it is very unlikely that Mal and I would meet on our way home. Let me try to explain: 

• Mal drives to and from work; he doesn’t take the T during rush hour.
• The Red line splits into two different routes; we met on the “wrong” route. 
• Mal and I both ended up on the same mislabeled train, but didn’t realize it. 
• Instead of getting off on the first stop on the wrong train, we both got off on the second stop. (We didn’t realize because we were both playing with our iPhones!)

So, basically, it was incredibly random for us to meet! You should have seen my face when Mal tapped me on the shoulder! I was so confused! Mal was actually returning from downtown after buying me a birthday present!

(Meh. It was a bad hair day for me! Oh well. )

When I arrived home, two birthday cards were waiting for me: one from my mom and one from my dad. 

Both cards were homemade and really sweet. I especially liked my mom’s card because it was covered with PUGS! She knows me so well! I loved the card and it totally cracked me up, but I think my mom has entirely too much time on her hands!

Dinner

In honor of National Sushi Day (thanks, Royal!), Mal and I ordered take-out sushi for dinner. We shared three maki rolls and an order of pan-fried gyoza from Fuji. As always, it was amazing! 

We watched Weeds while eating dinner. 

I had poured myself a glass of the Yellow + Blue Malbec from last Friday night, but the wine had expired. It tasted funky, so I tossed it.

As expected, I craved something sweet after dinner. For months, there has been a tiny nip of Bailey’s in the fridge, so I enjoyed it as an post-dinner dessert cocktail. I sipped slowly and savored it. Mmmmm! I forgot how much I like Baily’s! 

Lunch

My lunch was all over the place today. I started munchin’ around noon and didn’t finish until about 3:30 this afternoon. My hunger/satisfaction was sort of “off” today.

I started with a lovely combo of fresh chopped strawberries mixed with golden raisins and honey-roasted sliced almonds.

Each bite was a delicious combination of sweet flavor. Yum!

Lunch also included a PB & J on Hemp Bread. Doesn’t “hemp bread” sound super earthy-crunchy?

A little while later, I had a major craving for iced coffee, so I headed over to Starbucks to get my fix. I’m such an iced coffee addict now-a-days!

Lunch finally concluded with a grape tomato- walnut combo and a Grey Salt Caramel, which was probably the most amazing flavor sensation my mouth has ever experienced! The salt on top perfectly complemented the dark chocolate and soft, buttery caramel. Holy yum X 100!

Beat the Heat

New Examiner post: How to beat the heat during summer workouts

Boston Happenings

For the Boston folks: LOTS of fun stuff is happening around the city in the next few days! I’m bummed that I am missing all of these events! Please let me know if you end up going to any of them.

Friday, June 19: Ivee Sample Sale

Friday & Saturday, June 19-20: American Craft Beer Fest

Saturday, June 20: Life is Good Festival

Saturday, June 20: 2nd Annual Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, June 20: L’Aquila Fundraiser Party @ the Hyatt Roof Terrace

Sunday, June 21: Chinatown Main Street Festival

Sunday, June 21: Make Music Cambridge

Monday, June 22: Healthworks Summer Solstice yoga events

Thursday, June 25: Taste of Cambridge

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