I actually had a weekend!

I've had two jobs for a year and three jobs for just over three months.  As you might imagine, two consecutive days off (what most people call a weekend) doesn't happen very often.  So when it does, I feel like I need to take advantage of it.

Friday, I got to leave work around 1 p.m.  After a quick stop at the grocery store, I settled in on my balcony to read and enjoy a beer.  It was perfect.

Then I had dinner with my friend, Ashley.  We try to get together monthly (though June is looking bleak) to catch up and actually spend time together.  We didn't take a picture, but I promise dinner and good conversation was had.

Saturday, I slept in a bit and then met my friends, Kris and Alicen for lunch and more good conversation.  Then I stopped at the library where I work for a farewell tea for one of the employees before heading to the brewery for my evening shift.  We had a new beer -- a cucumber basil saison -- so of course I had to try it.  I mean, that's just professional development, right?

Sunday, I had full intentions of cleaning out a closet or two and getting in a workout.  But ... instead I binge watched season one of "Everwood."  I mean, come on.  It's Chris Pratt, Gregory Smith (I had a huge crush on his character), and Emily VanCamp in solid family drama. Sarah Drew and Scott Wolf join the cast in later seasons, which I definitely purchased.

I also did some laundry and editing on one of my writing projects, so I suppose it wasn't a completely lazy day.

Yesterday, I went for a quick two-mile run on the trails in the morning.  It was humid and gross, but I was glad to get it in.  Then, Alicen and Kris came to Des Moines for their first Iowa Cubs game.  The home team lost, but it was an enjoyable afternoon at the ballpark, followed by some Zombie Burger.

All in all, it was a great weekend, and being at the ballpark just made me hungry for more fun this summer.