Last year, my Tuesday Blags post was a bulleted recap of my Memorial Day weekend. I thought it would be fun (for me more than you, but this is my blog, so I win) to see what was similar or different between this year and last — and then see which year wins.
I really, really love long weekends. Especially summery ones.
Because I did not include Friday last year, I will have to leave out my friend Emily’s awesome birthday party at the Frying Pan — which is a bar on a BOAT — from this past Friday night:
Exercise
Last Year: Core Fusion Cardio, Walk from SoHo to Upper East Side, Walk from East Side to West Side to East Side
This Year: Core Fusion Cardio, Core Fusion Yoga, 6.75 mile (pain free!) run to and from SoHo, Walk from East Side to West Side to East Side
Winner: This year. That run was magnificent, the classes were intense. I loved every second of it.
Friends
Last year: I saw a boy, and I saw my friend Emily for her birthday — where she did some handstands.
This year: I saw a (different) boy [I’m the whore of Memorial Day], I saw my friend Emily for her birthday (no handstands) along with our friend Rae (both my friends since first grade), my friend Missy and our friend Kristine
Winner: This year. Many more friends!
Central Park Visits
Last Year: Two days spent in Central Park; one included a nap.
This Year: Two days spent in Central Park; one included a nap, the other a BluePrint Cleanse Pineapple, Apple, Mint sangria with blueberries:
Winner: This year. Due to wine consumption.
Outdoor Meals
Last year: Three meals eaten outdoors
This year: One meal eaten outdoors
Winner: Last year. Clearly.
Alcohol
Last Year: Margaritas, Bubblegum Vodka, Lychee Martini, Other mixed drink
This Year: Lychee Martini, Strawberry fancy drink thing at Apotheke (the bartenders wear lab coats), BluePrint Cleanse Sangria
Winner: This year. It was a very close call, but the BPC Sangria was just brilliant. Healthiest Sangria ever!
Work
Last Year: 2-hour conference call on the holiday Sunday night with Asia, where there is no Memorial Day
This Year: Took a holiday from my weekly NBC New York GO Healthy NY – Dori’s Quest post. Did not work at all.
Winner: This year
Shopping
Last year: Purchased a real, used Prada bag for $10 at street fair.
This year: Purchased sunblock; forgot to use it and fell asleep on my stomach at the park. Awoke to burns behind my legs.
Winner: Last year
[Photo: Saks Fifth Avenue]
Post-Weekend
Last year: Back to a full week of work
This year: Off to Atlantic City for a cheesy fun night thanks to Living Social Escapes
Winner: Do you really need to ask?
Overall
And the winner is. . .
While both last year and this year’s holiday weekends included staying in the city (which I LOVE), exercise, Central Park time, drinking and relaxing . . . I would say this year’s was even better than last due to a number of reasons, some not even stated above. While last year’s $10 Prada bag purchase made the competition close, I hereby declare this year’s Memorial Day the winner.
[Photo: Missy Maintains. Our view in Central Park on Memorial Day]
I hope you all had a fantastic holiday weekend like I did! Check back later this week for my information on the FREE IntenSati class in Central Park that Missy and I are hosting on Saturday, June 11 at 10:30 AM with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for their launch week of BeFitNYC.org.
Missy Maintains
May 31, 2011 at 9:38 am (13 years ago)This is great! The whore of Memorial Day…hahaha I am cracking up at my desk. The sangria yesterday was the highlight of my weekend! We need to do this every weekend. Enjoy Atlantic City!
MelissaNibbles
May 31, 2011 at 9:53 am (13 years ago)I like the compare and contrast of the two years. It looks like you had fun both years and that’s all that matters 🙂
Cameo
May 31, 2011 at 9:59 am (13 years ago)I love that you made Blue Print Sangria. So funny. I want to try it! I too love staying in the city on long weekends, it’s so nice to be able to go out without the major crowds. I am SOOO jealous of all the exercise you got in. I took 3 days off. 2 days in Philly and one in JC. Lots of drankin’. Lots of walking in Philly. But not nearly enough Exhale, Refine and running…
Ali
May 31, 2011 at 10:00 am (13 years ago)I love this! Such a cute idea. Glad you had an awesome weekend and so excited for you to scoot off to AC for some fun. Enjoy every minute!
Sam @ Mom At The Barre
May 31, 2011 at 10:01 am (13 years ago)Your blog made me think back to my last few Memorial Day weekends and I just realized that I have been at an out-of-town wedding each time for the last three years!
Have a great time in Atlantic city!
melissa
May 31, 2011 at 2:19 pm (13 years ago)Wow Girl, crazy intense workouts! Glad you’re pain free!
Jolene
May 31, 2011 at 8:37 pm (13 years ago)Great idea for a post! sounds like both long weekends were fan-frickin-tastic. the best kind 🙂 Do tell of this healthy sangria???
Grace @ Balancing Me
June 1, 2011 at 12:46 am (13 years ago)Both years sound like a ton of fun! The sangria sounds amazing – I’ll have to try it!
I ran by the Frying Pan after work on Wednesday last week and was shocked to see how long the line was to get in at 7pm! I mean, I know it’s popular, but wow! 😉
Amber
June 1, 2011 at 9:09 am (13 years ago)I want a Blue Print Cleanse Sangria!
Lauren Slayton
June 2, 2011 at 5:53 am (13 years ago)Totally cracking up at the BPC sangria, who had that idea? I am doing a healthy cocktail segment this morning, I should’ve asked you for tips (bubblegum vodka interesting). Great post.
diana@mymarblerye
June 25, 2011 at 10:23 am (13 years ago)I think you are in a much happier place this year due to your core fusion rockin bod and your new career! Enjoy the rest of your summer! And who cares if you are a memorial day whore! You gotta use those toned glutes somehow somewhere!
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