I love oldie songs. I have actually been thinking about (for the first time ever) putting music on my phone to listen to on the metro. I have all of a sudden been craving some classic jams to start and end the day. For some reason I am so freaking anxious on my way home from work so I think it could help. However, I need to invest in a pair of headphones. Yep, I don’t even own a pair.
What’s the best way to kill a bad mood? Ranting. Oh beautiful ranting. I have seen this in so many places, not sure where but credit to some other blogger for this idea. I kind of love it though.
Dear hair… the length is working for you but the dead ends are dang unattractive. I need to take a scissors to you soon. Just a trim, but you are in desperate need.
Dear parents… can you pretty please make an appearance for this long weekend? Seeing you, spending time with you, having a car, making my apartment an apartment would be a mighty nice long weekend treat.
Dear tummy… fix itself. That is all.
Dear coworkers… I swear I am not insane although you ask me each morning how the heck I wake up at 530 am and run. It is my crazy juice and I like it.
Dear Rock n Roll DC half marathon…. so you changed the route I hear. I also heard there is now a five mile hill stretch. Bring it, I still plan to PR. Either that or get whipped into shape by this girl running with me.
Dear readers….I continuously am amazed by your comments. They make me laugh and reflect and just all bubbly inside. Always a great reason to smile.
Dear high school kids riding the metro…. no you are not the shit despite your pack gang hanging and loud screaming. This face I wear is one of ‘you can’t be serious’ not ‘oh my goodness you guys are like gods’
Dear apartment… I know your blank walls make you sad but I swear I am working on it. Or at least planning to work on it…
Dear back… I know you have gotten used to living on a backless cot but my couch should be coming soon. Prepare to be amazed.
Dear eggs… where would I be without you? Egg whites you are my best friend in every form. Oh and carrots come as a close second.
Dear Suntrust… please do not call me to tell me about my bank account that has changed drastically the past three months. Do you not realize I am kind of going through a “I live in DC and can’t afford it if my life depended on it” stage? I do not want to come in and discuss this with you. At all.
Dear fruit… I know I haven’t eaten you in nearly a week. I know, the girl who used to depend on fruit just can’t cough up the dough. I miss you though!
Dear Cedars… so I never usually eat hummus but I heard from a little birdie (Cait) that you have a pumpkin flavor coming out. If this is true, I ask WHERE THE FREAK CAN I GET IT?
Dear fall… while I may not like you because you are so close to Winter, I do like many things about you. I am mildly pumpkin obsessed (ok… mild is a little weak) and candy corn makes me drool. Confession? I can’t buy candy corn, I never do. I get myself sick on it. Way too addicting. Plus I like it stale. There I go again with my liking chewy candy on the stale side quirk.
Dear taste buds… bored? I sure am. Prepare to be blown away the next month when I take on new cooking challenges.
Dear honesty… keep it up. Keep being you no matter how frantic, insane or goofy it may seem.
It’s almost Friday!!!! And a three day weekend.
Questions: Who would you write a dear to today? Care to share?
Once again, your posts blow me away! Always feel free to rant away my dear, Alex!!
Giant ditto to … hair (but I have separation anxiety!!), co-workers, kids on the metro (love the commentary pic!), eggs (<3 my life these days), honesty, and fall (although I can't quite remember the last time I had candy corn … maybe Christmas flavours two years ago?).
My dears would go to my ice pack and compression socks (love them, don't ever want them to leave me), my to-do and reading lists (please stop growing at exponential rates!!)
I need to get on this, I still have never tried compression socks which is crazy for all I run. I guess I am just too cheap to buy them. Christmas gift maybe?
Dear Alex,
I think you’re just terrific.
Um you are so wonderful!
I just love you girl!! I’m so not ready for cooler weather, but I LOVE fall food… and football!
A little bit cooler weather is fine by me and squash in my tummy! So good.
Love this post! Great idea! Oh I have so many dear things I would write too! I hope your parents come up and visit you!
I keep hoping but it looks like they won’t be. SAd.
you are too cute, I really like this post idea! I was thinking of you today because I’m pretty sure you run with no music or anything (right?) and I tried it out, I liked it! I was like “whoa, do I hear a bird chirping??” i never get to hear those sounds when i run with headphones in!
That is hilarious and makes me beam that you thought of me. I even hear weird bugs, haha. I am such a non music runner and will always be.
Do you have a phone that accommodates apps? I like listening to Pandora (App) while walking to/from work.
Hmmm I should try that. I never thought of that.
Love this!! Such a great post. Dear Sunshine… Please don’t ever disappear again. My days are so much brighter with you around
couldn’t agree more, sunshine should never disappear.
Ahh lucky you! Wish I had a three day weekend! I’m looking forward to work, work and more work. Also, I agree. Candy corn is way addicting. I used to eat off the yellow tops, then the orange. Weird.
OH MY GOSH me too, I would eat it in sections. So crazy. I do that with a lot of food because I swear they all taste different. I am sorry you don’t get a three day weekend!
There are few things better than a good rant! And oh, candy corn. Addictive as all hell.
I hope your parents are able to come visit!
aka why candy corn will never enter my hands. Tummy ache central.
I love ranting. I call my Mum to rant all the time. I hope your parents do visit – oooh, and a three day weekend – so jealous!
The ecards made me laugh so much.
I just keep finding such gems. Ranting always helps.
1. I need a haircut too, but hate spending money to get it done. Boo, these are the moments in life where i wish i was awesome & could do my own hair.
2. This is to Alex Parents:: If you can hear me, go visit your lovely daugther this weekend. I don’t want the poor thing to break her back by sleeping on the cot anymore!
3. I had the worst tummy ache EVER last night. I thought I was going to die. Then i went to the bathroom, and fit a bit more relieved.. tmi?? oh well
4. My co-workers used to think the same thing about me.
5. I told Joshua about the 5 mile hill, and hes like “so, you just ran 16 miles today”. HELLOOO BABYY that 16 miles was not hills.
6. i HATE high schoolers with a passion. the end
7. Apartment you’ll get decorated soon. Just gotta stay patient.
8. Candy corn.. pleaseee send me some! I’ll love you FOREVERRR!
9. I love your honesty.. period!
Okay that’s all
Have a great day lovely.
I swear I don’t buy candy corn because I won’t stop eating it, I refuse to buy it for that reason. I wish I could send you tons of it. How do they not have it in Kuwait? The thing I love about new places is trying out their unique candy. I am weird like that. I guess we both need to learn to do our own hair. Doesn’t that hill sound bad, a little nervous. You make me laugh, a lot.
Sound bad.. girl it sounds TERRIFYING! I just wanna wear rollerblades the first 5 miles so I can make it up it w/o dying!! Well I really do think you should buy it, and send some this way!!
Dear sun,only because it’s almost fall it doesn’t mean you need to hide behind grey clouds all day long. I want to see you.
Ugh if Fall is clouds I would be sad too. Sun come out!
Dear Rain – please don’t happen today. Or this weekend. Thanks.
Oh i so agree, rain better not even be in the picture.
Dear school, please don’t stress me out this year and help me be social this year! My mom is obsessed with mellocream pumpkin candies. She can’t stop!
whoa, never heard of that candle but I want it. I hope school doesn’t stress you out either. I was one of those students that just got so overwhelmed by school, I let it take over. I hope you find a better balance than I did!
I am one of those students too unfortunately. I just have to keep asking myself, is it worth it! Sometimes yes, other times not so much
dear Alex, please by yourself a watermelon before summer is almost over!
Fingers crossed you family comes!
OH MY GOSH i actually almost tweeted I need someone to get me a watermelon, stat. Looks like they won’t be coming… sad.
Are you sure it was a high schooler and not a Georgetown freshmen? Because they have taken over Georgetown and are acting ridiculous.
Dear People Who Drive Below the Speed Limit in the Left Hand Lane,
GET OVER OR SPEED UP!!
Obviously, I have road rage.
haha I am with you, my road rage is bad. Sadly no car makes me a road rage walker. Never good. It is probably freshman but where I work it is high schoolers. Woof. Either way I get angry.
I think the high schoolers aren’t too bad because they are used to the metro and DC. The Georgetown freshmen however aren’t and therefore do everything wrong. Like stand on the left side of the metro escalator…I think I might also have escalator rage.
I have all kinds of metro rage, it is getting worse as they get more packed.
Also: https://www.livingsocial.com/events/398010-five-one-hour-yoga-classes
The living social facility is on F street near Metro Center.
oooohhhh I am looking into this.
eek so it is kind of far from me….
Im so with you on the hair AND candy corn! My ends are attrocious right now, and my obsession with candy corn will be revealed around Turkey Day. I have zero control over it. My hands goes into the bag, into my mouth, and soon its all gone lol
The worst is that it tastes so good but boy does it give me a massive stomach ache. Why I just can’t buy it!
Another awesome post! I’m with you on the high schoolers….they are so obnoxious and drive me crazy! Dear 3-day weekend, Please go by really, really, really slowly because I am in no rush (aka dreading) to go back to work on Tuesday.
Gah couldn’t agree more, already hating that three day weekend flying by.
PUMPKIN hummus coming out?!?! Let me know if you find it!
Oh I will, I need to find though where it is coming. I have no idea where they will put it out.
aww I hope your parents surprise you! I’m with you on the candy corn… it’s too good sometimes haha
Tummy ache all the way, doesn’t look like they will be able to. sad.
You would be so proud of me, I walked right by some candy corn last night WITHOUT buying it!
I am proud, I literally close my eyes. No joke.
EVERY time i see the high school kids around here I wonder if I was that obnoxious when I was in school. The answer? Probably so.
I know, the sad reality of looking back realizing, man I was probably that gem too.
totally laughed out loud reading some of these! loved this post!
Yay! Always need a laugh on a Friday before the weekend.
This was a kick but post, love it! Here are a few from me:
Dear Foodie Pen Pal…You suck!
Dear Word Gods…please keep providing me with the words I need to do my job.
Dear Fridge…please let there be something good in your for dinner tonight. I’m thinking pancakes and eggs, but feel free to add your input
ha love those. I got the same deal with foodie pen pals. made me so sad since I put so much work into mine. hate that!
This post made me smile! I have been craving oldies lately too, More like 70s jazz music. What does that even mean…hell if I know.
I get in those moods a lot, oldies solve everything.
question, does your family read your blog? like sister and parents? can’t wait to hear all about your R&R Marathon!
They don’t, I really don’t tell anyone I know about it except for a few. My family doesn’t read it though.