summers in dc usually bring disgustingly hot, profusely sweaty days and slightly less sweaty nights. by some stroke of luck, weve been spared dante's inferno these past few days and ive actually been able to walk outside without perspiring a fine sheen of sweat through my clothes. the lack of offensive body odor and my newly study-free nights and weekends (school free summer!) have inspired me to spend some quality time outdoors.

hot on the heels of the cupcake craze came the froyo wave, an army of overpriced frozen yogurt joints popping up across the city. the masterminds behind the craze managed to convinced us all that buying yogurt instead of ice cream justifies spending $4+ on a cup of curdled milk with some choc chips sprinkled on top. somehow a cup of salted caramel froyo topped with heath bar, brownies and granola seems healthier than a cone of ben & jerries?

after last year's foodtruck mishap (arriving late, having to wait 45 minutes in line, and ending up with a bottom-of-the-barrel plate of rice and pumpkin), i booked it over to truckaroo after work to make sure i would once and for all get to taste the legendary korean taco truck. 20 minutes waiting in line later and i was happily munching on not one but TWO korean tacos. well worth the year-long wait.

the nice thing about nice weather, people are actually OUT. the hipsters, the prepsters, the hill guys, the interns and everyone inbetween come out in droves to take advantage of the summer festivities.

the only thing that stands between sanity and climbing into the refrigerator when those balmy summer days finally do come is knowing summer brings a bevy of free outdoor concerts, festivals, and socially acceptable binge drinking on rooftops. so while i may be miserable, hot, and sticky, at least ill be enjoying some free live music while im at it.