Patriot's Day

Every third Monday in April, I really miss our time we spent in Boston, MA. We lived there for 8 years and fell in love with the East Coast. But why do I miss it in April, it is because of Patriots Day. Patriot's Day is an official state holiday in Massachusetts and Maine (which was part of Massachusetts in 1775), so state offices and schools in those states are closed on Monday, giving inhabitants a three-day weekend.

And although that is reason enough to love a state that gives you a 3 day holiday, just because... it really is because of all the fun things you can do this weekend. Each Patriot's Day, we would wake up at the crack of dawn and watch the re-enactments of the historic battles at Lexington and Concord. Everyone is full costume and loud muskets being shot off.

Than later that day, you head to the Boston Marathon route to cheer on the runners (I use to live 30 feet from the marathon route). I was always inspired and motivated to run after watching the runners and being a part of the fanfare and festivities of the marathon.

Lastly, (but not every year, since they are hard to come by) is attending the kick-off game between the rival Red Sox vs. Yankees baseball game.

Seriously, this is one of the most fun weekends. So much to do, see and experience. Someday I hope to make it back on Patriot's Day, just to take part in the fun again.