Friday Favorites #10

Does the week start on Sunday or Monday? What do you think? For this week, even if you don’t agree with me, let’s pretend it starts on Sunday, for the purposes of this blog post.

It’s been a whirlwind week but definitely one that is Friday Favorites worthy.

Block Island. I love how casual and calm Block Island is. Though perhaps a lot of that was due to how early in the season we were there. However, if you haven’t been before, I highly recommend it.

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Block Island runs. Though short, they were quite hilly and scenic. There are very few sidewalks, so I did have to pay attention to cars!

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Rory’s dorm at Yale University. I’m obsessed with Gilmore Girls and since New Haven was on the way home from Block Island, we had to stop and see the college that was the inspiration for Rory’s experience at Yale.

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Morning workouts before work. I’ve been so good this week, you’d be proud. Tuesday morning, I went to a speed workout with the Gold Coast Triathlon Club. Nope, not planning on any triathlons soon, but how can you say no to a 5:45AM session on the track? And I wrapped up the week with a morning spin class.

Lots and lots of seafood. We ate so much fresh seafood on Block Island and continued the trend while in Long Island yesterday to see…

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The amazing Amanda (the highlight of the week). My running friend (I’ve met so many amazing people through running, everyone should take up the sport!), Amanda is starring in Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Gateway Playhouse on Long Island (with Sally Struthers). She plays Billie Bendix, the female lead and did an incredible job, now I’m no professional theater critic, but you can take my word on this one and I assure you everyone else agrees with me! The show is hilarious and a must-see.

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I’m looking forward to a busy but fun weekend! What are your weekend plans?

Sunday Snaps #3 – happy everything!

Happy Father’s Day, First Day of Summer, and our Anniversary! We got married 6 years ago on a wet Sunday, similar to the one we’re experiencing today. Time really flies when you’re having fun.

This year, we’re celebrating in Block Island. After my conference ended on Friday afternoon, we drove to New London and hopped on a ferry over to the island for a mini getaway.

(Don’t mind the eye closure in the picture, it’s really the sunset you should be focused on.)

The peacefulness of morning run cannot be beat (except when my phone keeps vibrating from Josh’s text messages – this is what happens when he doesn’t run with me!).

We’re really enjoying the casualness of island and seeing the local crafts.

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We only bike on vacation, a much faster way to get around than by foot or running.

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The descent from Mohegan Bluffs. It’s totally worth it.

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The relaxation of the ocean and beach at Corn Cove after the hike down from the bluffs.

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The yummy and fresh seafood. I devoured over a pound of lobster yesterday, but boy was it hard work.

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We saw this in a store and couldn’t agree more.

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And dinner is not complete without ice cream. I got Snickers and Mudslide – yum!

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Have a wonderful Father’s Day and First Day of Summer! What are you doing to celebrate?