Fall Activities

Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I love the way the crisp fall air smells! And there are so many fun fall activities. I would like to write about 2 activities I participated in this fall. The first being an event called WaterFire in Providence, RI. The second being the quintessential New England fall activity...apple picking.

WaterFire, is an event held on Saturdays in Providence, RI. Ever since K informed me of their happenings I have wanted to go. And this fall I made it on the last day of the WaterFire season. The event's primary attraction is the bonfires places along the river in Providence center. You come home smelling like campfire...but it is beautiful to see. We started the night with sushi and wine (at a BYOB sushi place in Providence) and ended with cocktails in Federal Hill.



An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right?? C, L, and I brought home about 30 lbs of apples this year...plus the plus the quintessential apple with single leaf and stem that I smuggled out in my hood. With C leaving the next day, L and I were forced to be creative with our 30 lbs of apples. No baking this year...rather more emphasis was placed on sharing apples with friends. We also ran into my niece and brother-in-law at the apple orchards.

Fall Fun Runs/Races

As a part of my continued efforts to be healthy this year I have participated in several fun runs/races varying in distance and theme. I find that it is far easier to keep running with some goal in sight...a race being a great goal.

October 3rd: Diva Half Marathon, Long Island, NY
Ok, so not a PR for half marathon distance...but it was a lot of fun! Beyonce and Madonna playing at every water stop, tiaras and boas at mile 12, champagne and roses at the finish line, and pink EVERYWHERE. This was half marathon #3 of the year.



October 11th: Tufts 10K, Boston, MA
Great run! Lots of cheers for my BC Eagles Superfan shirt.

October 31st: Devil's Chase 6.66 Mile Run, Salem, MA
Is there any better way to kick off Halloween day than a running tour of Salem, MA dressed in costume? E and I decided to sport leis and sunglasses...the devil on vacation.

Bucket List

I have only just started my bucket list but here are a few of the items on the list:

1) Harvest a cranberry bog (Ok who am I kidding I really just want to wear the wader boots!)



2) Go zorbing in New Zealand (with Z of course!)



3) Kick ass and take names in the STP with J



4) Learn how to snowboard

5) Sail in Greece (Anyone want to join me?)




6) Watch an Olympic rowing event

7) Run a marathon (CHECK! Maybe some day I will run another.)



8) Take an amazing photo, frame it, and hang it up on my wall

9) Attend a World Cup game

10) Make a list of the top 5 people who have influenced my life and send them a thank you


What's on your list??

What's On My Running Mix Today?

I am always seeking out new music...especially for my running mixes. Sometimes my mixes are more rap heavy, sometimes they are more pop heavy, sometimes they are more alternative heavy, and sometimes they are more rock heavy. I guess it all depends on my mood the day that I start my new mix. Here is what I currently have on my running mix:

August in Seattle

After conquering the NCLEX exam I spent the month of August at home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. My time at home started with a week trip to San Francisco and Santa Monica, CA with Z. The trip was bookended by Sounders games (surprise, surprise) in Seattle and then in L.A. When I returned I filled my time with Dr's apts, seeing my good friends, and MORE SOUNDERS GAMES! Here is a series of pictures representing my time in Seattle. I wish I could put in words how much everyone there means to me and how much I miss the PNW. I will be back!