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Five Things I Love

October 22, 2015 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC72 Comments

Happy Friday! Today is a special day for many reasons. First of all, it is the two year anniversary of the DC Trifecta cohosting the Friday Five! Yes, somehow we’ve been doing this for two years! If you’ve been hanging around for awhile, you might recall that I started the Friday Five as a solo thing – I just threw up a link for people to add their posts to because I wanted to connect with more bloggers. After awhile of doing that solo, I reached out to two local bloggers, Cynthia and Mar to see if they wanted to join the fun. I’m happy to say that they did – and what a journey it’s been. You can read our very first DC Trifecta Friday Five post here. We had a whopping total of six people link up that day, including the 3 of us. Since then, our linkup has grown, and we’ve grown as well. Both individually and together. I’m so excited to call both these incredible women friends in the truest sense and I’m just so glad blogging brought us together. We have celebrated birthdays, marriages, race highs and lows and I can honestly say that there are no two other women I’d rather share this space with. With that being said, I’m going to actually stick to the theme we have for this week which is Five Things I Love. I love a LOT of different things so this was tough, but here we go! If you are newer to our linkup, you can read our linkup rules here. Please note that if you don’t play nicely, we will delete your link. And thank you SO much to those of you who’ve been hanging out with me on Fridays for well over two years – you all are SO appreciated and I feel really lucky that I’ve gotten the chance to meet many of you out and about at races, in the city and such. Oh – and if you remember, cheer on all us Marine Corps Marathon runners on Sunday! πŸ™‚ 

Five Things I Love

  1. Running with a great friend. There are few things I enjoy more. Excited I get to run with 40,000 of my closest friends this Sunday. πŸ™‚
  2. Sharing a meal. Ah, the best. Sharing a good meal with a loved one is simply one of life’s great joys in my mind. 
  3. Writing when the words are flowing. I love writing. Sometimes writing something for work (or even for the blog) can be tough when I’m strapped for time but other times it’s like the words just flow and it’s lovely. I love those times. 
  4. Living in DC. It’s certainly not perfect, but I love living a stone’s throw from the Capitol and I love the city life. For all my complaining about the traffic, the tourists and the bureaucracy, I love it. I’m not sure I’ll live here forever, but for now, it’s home. And I love that.
  5. Worshipping Jesus. There’s a reason this blog is called Eat Pray Run DC. My faith is an important part of me and I LOVE worshipping – it’s simply the.best. 

What’s on your list of things you love? 


Comments

  1. Angie @ Pace with Grace says

    October 22, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    Sending lots of well wishes for you this weekend at your marathon, Courtney! Running is definitely on my list of things I love! As is #5!
    Angie @ Pace with Grace recently posted…A to Z Blog SurveyMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 22, 2015 at 10:28 pm

      Thank you πŸ™‚

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  2. Mar @ Mar on the Run says

    October 22, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    so much love πŸ™‚ gosh it seems like yesterday I was getting ready to run Marine Corps. What a year. Can’t wait to celebrate with you this weekend!
    Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Friday Five: Things I LoveMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 22, 2015 at 10:29 pm

      I can not believe it’s been a year!!

      Reply
  3. Tamieka@fitballingrunningmom says

    October 22, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    Awesome loves!

    Good luck this weekend!!

    Loves:
    -my family
    -my health
    -good food
    -football
    -running….to name a few.

    Have a fantastic Friday and a great weekend!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 22, 2015 at 10:29 pm

      Thank you so much!! Have a great weekend πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! says

    October 22, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    I love our linkup! I have to publish my post in a few minutes though. This was an easy one since I love the theme!
    Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! recently posted…Building Up to Challenge Florida TriathlonMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 22, 2015 at 10:51 pm

      Love our linkup (and friendship!) as well!!

      Reply
  5. Victoria @ Ice Packs + Races says

    October 22, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    Good luck this weekend, Courtney! You got this! I love your list πŸ™‚

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:07 am

      Thanks so much Victoria!!

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  6. lacey@fairytalesandfitness says

    October 23, 2015 at 1:22 am

    Goodluck this wkend! I always like running w friends too. It always makes the run go quickly opposed to running solo. You will have plenty of spectators and runners this wkend that I hope the miles just fly by for you.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:08 am

      Thank you Lacey – I’m hoping the miles fly by as well!! I’m so excited!!!

      Reply
  7. Juliana @ 4 Well Rules says

    October 23, 2015 at 1:41 am

    happy linkup-versary! and best of luck this weekend at MCM!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:10 am

      thanks so much!!

      Reply
  8. Karen @ Fit in France says

    October 23, 2015 at 2:32 am

    Congrats on your anniversary ! So happy to link up and be a part of many many Friday Fives with you. It has gadded structure and inspiration to my blog and helped me discover lots of great bloggers too. Good luck on your race this weekend !

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:11 am

      thanks karen! i’m so glad you joined us and that i’ve gotten to “know” you over the months πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Kristen says

    October 23, 2015 at 2:55 am

    I love this! Congrats on 2 awesome years of linkups! And I’m totally with you on #1 – I’m running a half with someone this weekend and really looking forward to it!
    Kristen recently posted…Friday Five: Five Things I Love – Columbia Gorge Half Edition!My Profile

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  10. JudY @ chocolaterunsjudy says

    October 23, 2015 at 5:38 am

    Good luck this weekend & thank YOU for hosting this linkup.

    A nice, relaxed meal with loved ones — I agree! My husband complains because I make him turn off the tv while we eat & put away that phone . . . but we’re still chatting after we finish eating.
    JudY @ chocolaterunsjudy recently posted…Love is all you need β€” John Lennon said so!My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:07 am

      Yes, no phones is the best – then you can have a real conversation!!

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  11. Kelli says

    October 23, 2015 at 5:56 am

    Great list, Courtney! Happy linkup-versary and good luck this weekend at MCM!
    Kelli recently posted…Fitbit Charge HRMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:11 am

      thanks so much kelli!!

      Reply
  12. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    October 23, 2015 at 6:41 am

    Good luck this weekend! I love that marathon πŸ˜€ And I love YOU! Not only for hosting this link up, but for being a positive and informative in a cyber space of nonsense.
    Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Ultimate Healthy Pumpkin Recipe Menu #PumpkinWeek2015My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:12 am

      Aw, thanks so much, lady! I appreciate your encouragement and the kind words. You da best!

      Reply
  13. Coco says

    October 23, 2015 at 6:43 am

    I love the supportive community the surrounds this link-up! Psyched for you this weekend!
    Coco recently posted…Five Things I Love About The Friday Five Link UpMy Profile

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  14. Hollie says

    October 23, 2015 at 6:52 am

    It’s so hard to believe this is two years old already! I always enjoy reading these posts and learning what other bloggers enjoy!
    Hollie recently posted…Runners World Half Marathon (1:28.13)My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:06 am

      I know – I can’t believe it’s been 2 years!!!

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  15. Pam and Christine says

    October 23, 2015 at 6:56 am

    Can’t wait to cheer for you this weekend. I will never forget hearing your voice last year as I passed you as you spectated! You are already in my phone tracker so hopefully I can see you in more than one spot. Have a fabulous race.
    Pam and Christine recently posted…Five things I love – running versionMy Profile

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  16. Erica @ Erica Finds says

    October 23, 2015 at 7:03 am

    Happy Anniversary and thank you for hosting! It is such a fun link up and a great group of posters.

    GOOD LUCK this weekend! After your PR effort a few weeks ago, hopefully this is a great victory lap!!
    Erica @ Erica Finds recently posted…Friday Finds: 5 Things That Made Me Smile This WeekMy Profile

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  17. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    October 23, 2015 at 7:58 am

    Thank you so much for hosting this wonderful linkup! I would never have gotten to know so many great bloggers otherwise.

    And best of luck on Sunday! I’ll be rooting for you–even running a couple of miles, virtually, with you!!!
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Loving/Not Loving: The Friday Five EditionMy Profile

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  18. Haley says

    October 23, 2015 at 7:59 am

    I’m so happy to have been apart of the #FF for almost two years. I don’t remember when I first joined up with you ladies, but it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made with regards to blogging. I’ve met some great ladies through it. So for that, I thank you!!!
    Best of luck this weekend!! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
    Haley recently posted…Five Things I’m Loving About the TaperMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:06 am

      I’m so glad you joined us and stuck around, Haley. I really feel like I know you and feel confident that we’d be great friends in real life if we lived closer. πŸ™‚

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  19. Rachel says

    October 23, 2015 at 8:14 am

    Happy 2-year anniversary! πŸ™‚ Have a great race on Sunday!!
    Rachel recently posted…Things I Love [Friday Five]My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:39 am

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  20. Jess @ Jess Runs ATL says

    October 23, 2015 at 8:26 am

    Great list, congrats on 2 years….AND GOOD LUCK THIS WEEKEND!!!!
    Jess @ Jess Runs ATL recently posted…New Tune Tuesday: Patriotic SongsMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:39 am

      Thanks Jess!!! Eeeeeek it’s here!!!

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  21. Chaitali says

    October 23, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Thanks to all of you for hosting the link up, it’s great! And I definitely agree with you about living in this area. I’ve really been loving it recently. Of course, our great weather has been helping with that πŸ™‚
    Chaitali recently posted…Friday 5 – MCM 10k PlansMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:42 am

      YES! This fall has been delightful so far πŸ™‚

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  22. Lesley says

    October 23, 2015 at 9:11 am

    I’ll put in reading a good book. I bought and finished a new to me book in two days this week and it was quite nice. I took a mental health day and when the weather’s gray and rainy and the cat wants to snuggle, I read πŸ™‚
    Lesley recently posted…Yoga With a CatMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:42 am

      Oh reading and snuggling on a rainy day is just THE BEST.

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  23. Kimberly says

    October 23, 2015 at 9:54 am

    Agree with all your loves, especially #2. I love sharing a meal and a bottle wine over dinner with a good friend!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:43 am

      Oh yes – the wine is a must πŸ™‚

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  24. Phaedra @ Blisters and Black Toenails says

    October 23, 2015 at 10:01 am

    Good luck this weekend!!! I LOVE sharing a good meal. That is something I need to do more of. There’s something wonderful about breaking bread with friends – actually sitting down, talking and taking the TIME. I don’t think people do enough of that these days.
    Phaedra @ Blisters and Black Toenails recently posted…Friday Five – Things I LoveMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:43 am

      Yes, I agree. Some of the best conversations I’ve had have happened over food!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:46 am

      FYI – I just tried to comment on your blog but the comment box just said opening and never let me comment. πŸ™ was going to say that I LOVE that pic!

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  25. Lisa @ Lisa Runs for Cupcakes says

    October 23, 2015 at 10:03 am

    Best of luck at MCM this weekend! I will be virtually cheering for you!!!
    Lisa @ Lisa Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…Friday Five: Fall Racing & Tough DecisionsMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:46 am

      Thanks Lisa!! πŸ™‚ Have a great weekend!

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  26. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    October 23, 2015 at 10:32 am

    Happy two-year anniversary! Thanks for the guaranteed blog post idea each Friday. I’ve loved getting to know you, Mar, and Cynthia though blogging!

    Have a great weekend!
    Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…Things I Love About The Blogging CommunityMy Profile

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    • Debbie @ Deb Runs says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:34 am

      P.S. Good luck and have fun at the MCM on Sunday! I’m looking forward to reading all about it!
      Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…Things I Love About The Blogging CommunityMy Profile

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      • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

        October 23, 2015 at 10:47 am

        Thanks Debbie! I’m super excited!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:47 am

      I’ve loved getting to know you and watch you race and cheer you on! πŸ™‚

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  27. Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com says

    October 23, 2015 at 10:35 am

    Happy Anniversary! Thank you for hosting this wonderful link-up, I look forward to it every week!! πŸ™‚

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 10:47 am

      Thanks for joining us – have a great weekend πŸ™‚

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  28. Elizabeth says

    October 23, 2015 at 11:43 am

    I love that you included sharing a meal – that’s something I take for granted. Happy linkup-iversary and have fun at MCM!
    Elizabeth recently posted…Friday Five: Things I LoveMy Profile

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  29. Marcia says

    October 23, 2015 at 11:52 am

    Happy linkup-iversary! Have a wonderful race and enjoy! Cannot wait to hear all about it!
    Marcia recently posted…Tahini Mania and More LovesMy Profile

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  30. Tricia@MissSippipiddlin says

    October 23, 2015 at 11:56 am

    First things first, wishing you a great race this weekend! I love your list of things you love. I’m still so jealous of you who live in DC and with so many bloggers around you. I glad you reminded me of sharing a meal. I’m from the South and a Baptist so everything, and I mean EVERYTHING we do revolves around food. It’s so common we often forget it is a blessing. Thanks so much for this link up, co-hosting my own I know what work it is and I am truly grateful. Each time I link up with you gals I get a new blog comment from someone I didn’t know existed. It’s a great way to interact and meet new people. Again sending great vibes for the MCM!
    Tricia@MissSippipiddlin recently posted…Things I am Loving Right NowMy Profile

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  31. Sandra Laflamme says

    October 23, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    Sharing a meal is such a great way to share the love for others. I always love preparing a big meal and bringing lots of friends together! Thank you for all being such great link-up hosts and happy 2 years!
    Sandra Laflamme recently posted…Friday Five: 5 things I’m loving right now for running and more!My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 8:36 pm

      thanks sandra! it’s been so fun getting to know all you awesome bloggers through our linkup!

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  32. Shawna says

    October 23, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    yayyy for 2 years! so glad i found you ladies and love being a part of this blog linkup and great community. these are such awesome things to love, and i’m with you on loving Jesus & running w/ friends & sharing a meal with someone you love. such good things you listed!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      so glad to have us with you each week! thanks for joining us!

      Reply
  33. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    October 23, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    Good luck with MCM!! Looking forward to hearing how it goes!
    Michelle @ Running with Attitude recently posted…Recovery – Week 1 Done!My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you so much!

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  34. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    October 23, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    Good luck this weekend, Courtney! You know I’ll be cheering you on!
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Friday Five – Five Things I’m Currently LovingMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Thank you, Kathryn! Have a great weekend!

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  35. HoHo Runs says

    October 23, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    Happy Anniversary. This is a fantastic linkup that I have very much appreciated since finding it last year. It’s been such a wonderful resource. I hope you have a wonderful race this weekend!
    HoHo Runs recently posted…5 Bloggers to ThankMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 23, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Thanks so much!!

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  36. Caitlin spearson says

    October 24, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    I’ve always loved DC from afar, but I’ve never actually been! I’m planning my very first visit for this coming March to run the Rock n Roll 5k! I can’t wait to visit your beautiful city!!

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  37. MCM Mama Runs says

    October 24, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    Good luck this weekend! Hopefully I’ll run into you!
    MCM Mama Runs recently posted…Runner’s World Half and Festival – Trail Race with AltraMy Profile

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  38. Jennifer @ Run Jenny Run says

    October 26, 2015 at 7:09 am

    Awww happy two years!! Drats wish I was able to write a post. I’ll be back!
    Jennifer @ Run Jenny Run recently posted…Marine Corps Marathon Training T-2Ҁ“10/12-10/18My Profile

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  39. Emily says

    October 26, 2015 at 8:38 am

    Amen sistah! I LOVE worshipping too. It’s always refreshing and wonderful, even when I’m tired. I also love your Instagram quotes that you share so often. They are super encouraging and always good reminders of the AWESOME God we serve.

    And writing when the words are flowing? YES. I appreciate it even more when I’ve had mental brain blocks in the past few days.
    Emily recently posted…Seeking to Be HealedMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 26, 2015 at 10:22 am

      Yes!! Thanks for the comment about Insta – I love starting my day like that!

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  40. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    October 26, 2015 at 5:50 pm

    Sharing a meal, I love that you included that. That is definitely one of my favorite things to do!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      October 26, 2015 at 11:36 pm

      Speaking of, we need to do that soon!!

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