I’ve been back in Chicago for about a month and there has been a lot of eating. And it’s been awe-some. “Get me a pizza,” she cries, tears streaming down her face, “Deep dish – WITH TOPPINGS!” I must attribute my food-centric activities to the simple fact that I’ve been out of this city for … Continue reading »
Valentines
Valentines. It’s a tricky holiday Continue reading »
V-day, one year later
I have always loved Valentines Day. Growing up, every morning on February 14th, I would saunter downstairs to the kitchen and there would be a small gift waiting for me at the table. Always wrapped in red, white, pink and purple paper, the gifts could range from a box of chocolates to Old Navy heart … Continue reading »
The year of the photobooth
Last week, I decided I was “over” winter. Continue reading »
Sandy, turning 25 & Risotto
For you & your pleasure, I aptly timed the song to the slideshow (hooray!) Continue reading »
An Ode to Chicago & Lolla 2012
This past weekend, I was in Chicago for Lollapalooza, one of my favorite weekends of the year besides Christmas & any or all birthdays. Lolla weekend is three days of non-stop live music, dancing, booze, way too expensive street food & in my case, a chance to hang out with my favorite people in my … Continue reading »
Bucket List
“And we are far, far from home, but we’re so happy” (click play : such a good song!) Popular opinion states that time flies by when you’re having fun. Finally (and thankfully) I feel like I can agree with that statement. How it’s already August is beyond me, how I’ve been living here for five + … Continue reading »