Milestone in the pool! I've been swimming laps now for about three months. I'm still not great at it, but man, have I come a long way. Today I was able to complete four pool lengths without stopping. When I first started, I could barely finish one lap (in a 25 meter pool, mind you). My breathing is really improving as well as my arm strength. Love it!
For lunch, I headed to Cafe Baratta's in the State Historical Museum downtown. I drive by the sign every time I go to the Statehouse for work. My lunch date had never been either - I'm always glad when I can help someone else experience something for the first time too. I ordered the chicken carbonara cantelloni for $9. I was a little surprised to see only two cantellonis on my plate, but for $9 I guess I should have figured. It was tasty, but unfortunately, I walked away still hungry. Next time, we will be sitting on the amazing patio. I had no idea it was there. What great views of the city! Oh, and my date did offer a bite of her panini today. How thoughtful!