I had quite the all-American Happy Memorial Day, stay-cation. I ate too much, spent too much money, lazed around like a bum in the sun (but also walked a gajillion miles, obviously) and indulged to the max of my summer-anticipating abilities.

The weekend started with appetizers at Mai Thai followed by Bridesmaids, the movie everyone is talking about. It was definitely funny, but also kind of sad…did anyone else feel a wee bit bummed afterwards? Though Melissa McCarthy (who played Suki in Gilmore Girls) is absolutely hilarious.
Saturday I started with a beat-the-heat morning run (success!), and followed it up with a trip to Eastern Market. Nothing says ‘summer in DC’ like sweat dripping down your back and a fresh peach slice sample in your mouth. Carla from Top Chef was signing books and doing a demonstration – I was psyched but too hot to wait, so I texted Sister1 a pic and moved along.

We then attempted to atone (a little) for our indulgences by walking from Eastern Market to Union Station and then to Chinatown. I picked up a couple pairs of summery shoes at Shoe Woo (in Union Station) and some warm weather work clothes at Anne Taylor Loft.
On Sunday at 11 am the four of us reconvened for brunch at Ulah on U street. Total win. The Crab and Brie Omelet was absolutely stuffed with fresh crab, and the Challah French Toast with Honey Mascarpone and Raspberry Coulis tasted as good as it sounds.
Four hours, 100 Crime and Punishments pages, and a bit of a sunburn later, it was time to go. I met up with Jessica and a couple other track friends for dinner in Rosslyn at Café Asia. Sushi is so refreshing on a blistering hot day.
And then bonus weekend time! Monday morning 6x6 and I tried to beat the heat by running at 7:30 am (but failed…sometimes the heat is just too hot to beat…). A long shower and some quality Brita time later, we went shopping in Georgetown.
Sidenote: I don’t usually shop this much, but I need a new work wardrobe for my new job.

Do I normally eat fries for lunch twice in one weekend? No...but we were on stay-cation!