I have guns

So, since the weather decided to play a nasty joke on us and provide up to 105 degree heat in Washington, DC, I haven’t been running. As much as I want to be all hardcore and run in this heat, it just ain’t happening. Instead, I’ve been hitting up the gym on a pretty regular basis doing interval work on a variety of machines. This week, I’ve played on the elliptical, treadmill, stationary bike, and I’ve walked outside.

It’s actually pretty nice to workout without the pressure of getting miles in. I love running but this summer, it’s nice to sit back and relax at the gym for a change. I’ve even been continuing my strength training. I think I’m seeing results because one of Dan’s friends at our 4th of July party told me I had “guns.” Oh yes, my friends I have guns. Then the dude challenged me in an arm wrestling match. At the beginning of the match, I thought I had a chance but my “guns” had no chance against his testosterone I suppose.

The 4th of July party was a great time. There was a ton of food which I ate happily. Currently, there is leftover cookie cake in the dining room that entices me every time I walk by. Cookie cake is by far my favorite dessert ever. I always request it for my birthdays

Anyways, here are some super fun 4th of July pictures. Please note the lack of fireworks pictures. They were shooting them off outside and I was terrified. Yes, I’m lame.

And this, my friends, is what happens when someone tries to take your picture while you’re eating a potato chip:

Awesome.

On a serious note, today is the 4-year anniversary of my car accident. Read the post here. I don’t want to make a big deal out of it but I thought I’d mention it today anyways. A lot has changed since that day and yet it still affects me every single day.

I hope you all are doing well.

xo