1. From the minute I got up until my head hit the pillow, I felt like I was on the go yesterday. I crammed in a run in the morning, was busy at work all day, and then spent 2.5 hours in the kitchen making dinner (recipe coming tomorrow) and whipping up a huge batch of apple crisp for the tailgate this weekend. Do you know how long it takes to peel and cut a 1/2 peck of apples? Or how hot it gets in the kitchen when you have the oven on for two hours? I was ready to collapse when the day was over. I'm hoping today I'll be able to catch my breath.

2. I voted yesterday. Maryland started offering early voting this year, and I'm pretty convinced it's the best idea ever. I could vote on my schedule, when it was convenient, and there was no line. In and out in under 10 minutes. Probably my best voting experience to date.

3. I am so excited for this weekend. It's going to be insanely busy, but very awesome. I have a house-warming party on Friday, homecoming on Saturday and Marine Corp spectating and a post-marathon party on Sunday. Oh and it's Halloween! Besides all the fun things going on, the weather is supposed to be absolutely gorgeous. Hurry up Friday night!