Will it Ever Break?

It's still really hot. I know I already posted about how hot it is, but oh my goodness it's SO hot.  The hubs-to-be and I made the mistake of going for a run outside this morning when it was almost raining, but not really, so basically just REALLY humid.It was not our best run ever, needless to say...I'm not sure if I'll ever stop sweating.

This week is going by slowly. It's almost painful. The heat is part of it, but the full work of work is part of it too. I like the four day weeks better. My days of work are much fuller that way. At least the week is half over today.

This weekend is another VT weekend! We're going to the Vermont Brewers Festival to drink our fill (or tickets worth) of Vermont brewed beer, and see the cousins. Hopefully there will be a trip to the lake at some point in the weekend too. I enjoy getting out of the city in the heat, even though the AC in my car is busted.

Holy Heat Wave

It has been so hot in Boston. Unbearably hot at times. We went to the movies two nights this week for the AC, and have not eaten dinner at home. Although we don't usually go out this much, it's far too hot to be in our apartment. It's worth the few extra meals out to not make the apartment hotter by turning on the stove.

Sleeping is probably the worst. Yesterday morning, after being uncomfortable and sweaty all night, the hubs-to-be got up early to get ready for work. He found the living room to be several degrees cooler, so he sweetly woke me up and suggested I relocate to the couch for a bit. And oh was it wonderful. I slept better in the hour on the couch than I had all night.

So last night we slept in the living room. We have a pull-out couch that's actually comfortable, so it wasn't a horrible idea. The living room is loud because of the windows and us living on a VERY busy street, but a pair of earplugs later, and I was sound asleep. And not sweating. And I feel like a million bucks today.

Although I did leave the house wearing my slippers...not sure what that says about my good night's sleep...

Weekend of Wonderful

This weekend was absolutely fabulous. I don't think we could have asked for a better weekend, weather-wise or fun wise.

The James Taylor and Carole King concert was wonderful. The two perform so well together, and this weekend was no exception. They had great energy and it just perfect. I was so happy to be there and enjoyed every song.

We got engaged in the same place under this same umbrella last summer. Thankfully this year we used it for the sun, not the pouring rain again :)

Then we hopped the Downeaster up to Maine and spent the rest of the weekend with my family. We had a cookout, spent some time on the beach, watched fireworks, and went for a really hot, sweaty run. Despite our train home being delayed last night and not getting home until 11:30pm, it was awesome. We're actually going there for our honeymoon! It will be so wonderful and relaxing.

2010 is Half Over

I know it say it almost every month, but where did the time go? How can it possibly be 4th of July weekend already? How is it that my wedding is just two months away? Crazy.

Yesterday I started to write a post about a couple things that were annoying me. I was just bothered all day. But because of work being busy, I never got around to posting. And I'm glad I didn't. Not because I had anything really bad to say, but because I'm not annoyed today and it would have been a wasted post.

Instead, I'm feeling good. The weather is perfect, I got to go for a run outside this morning with the hubs-to-be, and it's Thursday, so I'm volunteering at the hospital this afternoon. All wonderful things.

And it's almost the 4th! I LOVE the 4th of July. It's my favorite holiday...followed very closely by the general holiday season in the fall/winter because I love pumpkin lattes and making paper snowflakes...but anyway...yes. I love Independence Day. Not because I have a seriously deep love for America, I could take it or leave it really, but I love love love fireworks. I love laying in the dark and feeling the explosions so close it vibrates your chest. I love being with family and lighting sparklers. Oh and I love hot dogs, so any excuse to eat them is fine with me.

I'm so excited for this weekend! We're going to the James Taylor and Carole King concert on Saturday and Maine for the holiday! And the forecast looks wonderful. No need for negativity here!

The Weather and the Wedding

I am not a fan of summer in Massachusetts. Yes, I grew up here with these same kind of summers, and yes, I chose to move back here from a much drier climate. Regardless, I do not enjoy the humidity.

The hubs-to-be and I don't have an air conditioner. It's never been on our list of things to purchase. Those things cost quite a chunk of change, and we only have three windows, so why block one with a bulky AC? We do pretty well with just the fan and the slight (and I mean SLIGHT) breeze off the river. But there are certain times...like tonight...where I sit as close to the fan as I can get without losing a finger and am still sweating,  that I wish we had one.

So far, the summer hasn't been too bad though. We've been traveling a lot (just around the area) and are even going camping this weekend. Me sleep in a tent in the outdoors? Yes! I used to do it all the time when I was a kid, so I'm actually pretty excited for it. We'll see what actually happens, but we have an air mattress, so how bad could it really be?

This past weekend we went home for Father's Day. It was a delightful time, and best of all, I got to see my wedding dress!! It's being handmade for me, so I haven't even tried it on before. I was a little nervous, but it turned out so well. I just *knew* when I put it on that it was my dress. The dress. I'm so happy :)

So for now I'll be happy about my dress and our wedding plans...and maybe next year we'll get an AC...or maybe when we have more windows...

A Day Late and a Dollar Short

Ok, so I'm not really short a dollar for anything, but I am a day later than promised with the pictures. Yesterday got busy, and today I was away from my desk for a good portion of the day. Regardless, here are some shots from my crazy busy weekend.

We started our weekend with PRIDE 2010. I made a rainbow cake...also know as a gayke. It's my second year making one, and it's a pretty huge hit.

mixing the colors. thank goodness for rainbow colored ikea bowls to keep everything in order.

 the finished product. so festive.

We also went to the baseball game again. I love going to the Red Sox games, but we had to sit in the rain and I was not all that excited about that. But it was a good game and we always enjoy being at Fenway.

  the hubs-to-be and his huge play-offs beard love the rain more that I do.

On Sunday I went for a walk. A 7 mile walk, actually. For Children's Hospital in Boston. We had a great time, even though it was misty and humid. There were lots of families out and it was great to see some of the kids who were benefiting from our efforts.

the girls and me after the walk. i had to fix my hair before the picture tho...so much frizz.

 awesome people walking for the healthy kids :)

So there's a short recap of the busy weekend. Tomorrow we're having a holiday party. We have to cook and dress for any holiday. I'm busting out the corned beef skills again and doing a St. Patty's rerun. I'm pretty excited. And it's Father's Day, so I'll get to see my amazing dad. Should be fun. I'm just SO glad tomorrow is FINALLY Friday!

Tuesday?

It's Tuesday, but it definitely feels like it could be Thursday. I had a busy busy weekend and went nonstop, but it was fun. Pictures tomorrow, promise.