Social Life- Non-existent but here are some things I can do by myself!

So I had the day off today. Typical of the restaurant industry, I get days off on Hump day, while everyone else is doing the daily grind, and then when everyone else is enjoy their Brunchs I am helping them enjoy it. I decided to start writing a mini travel article. My dream job would be to travel around the world with my boyfriend and write about our adventures. (Hint Hint: If anyone wants to pay for that, just let me know...I will write about just about anything...Please...anyone..?)

Okay, since I don't see that happening anytime soon I decided to write about my local city. I already write about the great restaurants that can be found so I decided to just write about a couple things that I do in the city when I have a day off and no one else does...yes, i always do the coffee with my normal working friends but I have to think of other things to do besides sitting at home and watching tv (if I did that all the time, it would take away the fun of doing that when I am home sick!).

So please find two things I like to do below and I will try to keep adding on:

Things to do when you have nothing to do?


1. One sure fire thing to do any time of the week is to find a local farmers market and go crazy, whether just people watching or buying great produce and random jewlery that you tend to find there, a Farmer's market is a great way to spend some quality alone time. Eastern market is open everyday and is one of my favorites. Just walking around, grabbing a cup of great, organic coffee at any of the multiple places in the area is a great way to spend some quality “me” time. I love the inside part of the market. All the great natural cheeses, homemade pastas, and the best chicken salad of all time can be found in there. "Drooling Alert!" I like to go in the mornings, have a cup of coffee and depending on the weather sit outside (almost all the coffee shops have tables outside), and walk around the area. Pro or Con (you decide)?: You won't find the same crowds as a Saturday or Sunday but you will have less options and booths.


2. For the exercise buffs, nothing beats the Mount Vernon Trail. At 18 miles long, it has enough acreage for even the most long distance runners (and cyclists). But even if you end up huffing and puffing after 3 miles (like me) it still is a great trail. It has the most amazing views of the city, allows you to enjoy the best weather DC has to offer (when available) and you can get your daily exercise. Get off the metro at Rosslyn and head towards Key Bridge. Right before you get to key bridge you will see a sign for the Mount Vernon trail. Take the trail south. It runs along the Potomac river. Lots of cuties (wink wink) along the way and a great way to release some stress, pass the time, and work off that margarita you probably didn’t need last night. What I have do is take the trail to about Arlington Cemetery (you will know you get there when you hit the first large bridge (Memorial Bridge)). I tend to cross unsafely, running for my life across the 2- two lane highways and then walk up to the Arlington Cemetery metro station and ride the rest of the way home. My favorite parts of the trail include: Theodore Roosevelt Island, (a great place to do some trail running), and the amazing views of the Washington Monuments and the Lincoln Memorial and steps.
Another place to start the trail would be to start at Crystal City. The trail starts at the huge water fountain on 15th street and crystal drive (just look for the hummer limos and the quinceaneros chicas y los hombres wearing nicer dresses than my wedding dress will probably be). A 1.5 miles into the trail you will hit Gravely Point, otherwise none as “Airport Park.” You can keep going and at about 3 miles you will see the memorial for the Navy men and women who were lost at Sea. A great memorial with amazing views and nice benches where if you have a backpack and you can stop and read a book, or if your like me, just relax and bring your heart back to a normal speed.

To be continued…I apolgize for not writing often but I work too much and no longer have a normal social life (as can be seen from this post) and can't write my blog at work anymore...duh, the reason most people start one anyways!