Goodbye July, Helloooo August

Goodbye July, hellloo August! I can't believe summer is already half way over, where has the time gone? Can't wait for August to start as there a so many fun things planned. 5k #8 is this weekend, the Dirty Girl Mud Run with Christina, Rebekah and Elina. I'm excited to participate in a mud run and to support a great cause while doing so. Even though it is a bit of a journey to get to the course in Englishtown, I'm ready for a great day full of mud, music, bonding and laughter. Stayed tunned for pictures! In addition, restuarant week dinners, happy hours I have plans to go white water rafting, more baseball games, a weekend with my dad that includes a New York Cosmo's soccer game, and most likely sporatic other events that come my way.

July is Jogging Along.. Well More Like Running

July has been jogging along and I can't believe it is already half over. 4th of July weekend went by in the blink of an eye despite being a 4 day weekend. Kicked off celebrating my trivia friend Beth's birthday on a rooftop since it was so humid out. Last minute plans with friends, I ended up at the 4th of July Mets game during the day. It was such a blast an always a great way to celebrate America. After the game and a much needed shower, I went to watch the Macy's Fireworks show on my friend Tiffany's rooftop. Tiffany lives near Herald Square and has an amazing view of the Empire State Building and of the west side to see the fireworks. Drinks, friends and food were the perfect combination to end the night. Tom had his annual 4th of July party on his rooftop Friday which was a blast since we were actually able to go out on the roof deck this time. The weekend ended with a beach trip Saturday, brunch and Pride celebrations on Sunday. I even managed to meet up with Kyna, a sorority sister I was a pledge mom for and haven't seen since we graduated together. Good to see you Kyna!

Since the 4th of July weekend things have been busy between work and other get togethers, dinners, etc. with friends. Last weekend I was thrilled to take part in the Phi Sigma Sigma Run.Walk.Dance 5k to donate funds to the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation in honor of a national board member who passed away. This was a part of the 4 day Centennial celebration that was held here in New York City, Happy 100th Birthday Phi Sigma Sigma! I was able to partake in an affordable part of the weekend and was lucky to see my grand-big who is the president of the Bay Area Alumnae Chapter. After the event, we decided to make the most of my day off and be touristy together. We left Roosevelt Island where the race was, walked the Brooklyn Bridge (yay bucket list item) and ate lunch at Katz's Deli since she had never been. The day ended with happy hour on Wall Street with some of my favorite kickball ladies and their friends. Nice to have meet you Megan!

After errands on Saturday, I proceeded to check another bucket item off my list by watching a movie in the park with Ann Marie. I was back at Roosevelt Island where she lives and we grabbed pizza/beers and had a blast watching Pitch Perfect with a view of the Upper East Side. It has been a quick yet fun July and a humid one but can't wait for what the rest of the summer has in store (Dirty Girl Mud Run, white water rafting, my dad visiting, endless meals out, 5k #8 and so much more). Stay tuned for updates!

Dear Monday / Happy July!

Dear Monday, as usual you came way too fast... can't believe it is already July.

Dear Monique, had a blast celebrating your going away. I will miss you but definitely come visit you.

Dear Janssen, thanks for the impromptu fun day after watching Despicable Me 2 on Saturday. Go see the movie!

Dear sister and cousin, congratulations on your new jobs. Wishing you the best of luck from the east coast to the west coast.

Dear weekend, I had a blast celebrating Pride and brunch with Christina, Tiffany and Christina's mom... great way to end June.

Dear Dirty Girl Mud Run, 33 days until some fun in the sun and mud with Christina, Rebekah and Elina. I'm ready for you!

Dear Phi Sig 5K, I can't wait to see my great grandbig and celebrate Phi Sigma Sigma's Centennial in the birthplace, NYC <3

Dear this week, I can't wait to celebrate Beth's birthday, 4th of July and hit the beach to kick off July on a high note.