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Redicusome Is Accurate

Posted on May 21, 2009 | 2 Comments

Yesterday was so awesome and warm. No jacket was necessary. Just before climbing the stairs to my Metra platform, I took a picture of the blossoms lining the tracks. They accurately reflect the mood of the day.

The trains and buses were buzzing with conversation, and it was clear that Chicago was in a great mood. Lunch patios filled up early and happy hour was outside on the river. Some people were so beside themselves with love for the summer weather, that they decided it was a good idea to wear three-inch heels and ride a bike.

How do you feel about this?

Let me enhance that for you, CSI style.

I consulted my brother on the topic. He is an expert on heels. He decried it to be “Redicusome.” I would say that is accurate. She isn’t wearing a helmet, or pants for that matter. And she is riding on the sidewalk downtown along the river. She appears to either be an expert or an idiot. Yet, she is clearly awesome because just LOOK at those shoes. Bravo.

Lets just look at this one more time.

There she goes!

Here are some eye-witnesses and coworkers of mine. We are on the way to happy hour on the river of course.

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Tagged cherry blossoms, Chicago, Chicago River, Daily Picture, happy hour, photography, riding bike in 3-inch heels, warm weather

Overload

Posted on April 25, 2009 | 4 Comments

I didn’t know it was possible to pass out from eating sushi until last night. It was worse than any turkey coma I have experienced. Justin had to wake me lift me up from the couch and I barely made it to the bed…at 8:30 at night. Maybe I was worn out from the day, and I did get a lot of sun. I have over 15 DPHs from yesterday and need to upload at least a few. Let’s get started.

The first visit to Baci of the season. It was VERY crowded.

I spy a lunchtime picnic.

This accuratly describes the mood of most everyone that was outside in Chicago yesterday. 80 degrees in April=euphoria.

This accurately describes the mood of most everyone that was outside in Chicago yesterday. 80 degrees in April=euphoria.

Dessert

Alright, I never post photos of myself because I am on the other side of the camera and I just don't really love photos of myself. But this outfit really made me happy all day long. And besides the shoes, it was all free. The shirt and skirt as swap items from friends and the jewelry is jade and gold from Grandma Tica. <3

It is roof deck/patio season.

Sweaty sparkly and billowy sleevy.

This is prity prity good. Justin claims it was his, and that he is using his many degrees for sidewalk-chalk-painting.

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Tagged blossoms, Chicago, Daily Picture, dessert, lunch, park, photography, roof deck, sidewalk chalk, spring, sun, sushi coma, warm weather, wine

Countdown to City-wide Mayhem

Posted on April 16, 2009 | Leave a comment

In about 6 minutes it will be April 17th. Who cares?

ALL OF CHICAGO.

Today has pretty much been all about tomorrow. We are finally getting a warm sunny day that happens to land on Friday. It also happens to be far enough along into April to be considered a “real spring” day instead of “fake spring.”

Unless you also live in a climate that experiences all four seasons with an emphasis on winter, this concept of citywide mayhem is hard to grasp. Nearly everyone will be in a good mood tomorrow. Even Giddy. Today, most of the conversation was focused on how to spend lunch tomorrow, how to get the day off, and how to properly hate people that had already gotten the day off. If you are into baseball (I am certainly NOT), you are also thrilled.

The walk home from the train is finally enjoyable, and I don’t have to convince myself that “it will get better.” Because it just is better. I have to get some sleep now, so I have the energy to flip out with the rest of my spring-starved city.

(Note: In preparation for tomorrow, I have hidden Justin’s winter coat)

The same sneaky buds are busting out all over.

6 pm sun beats 4 pm dusk

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Tagged anticipation, april, buds, Chicago, Daily Picture, daylight, photography, spring, warm weather

Ecstatic

Posted on February 10, 2009 | 4 Comments

I think it got up to 62 today. On February 10. Just recently, it was pipe-bursting cold outside, and today I freakishly opened the porch up in FEBRUARY. Madness. I am not going to think about it too hard, because that would interfere with the best day I have had in a long time. Yes, I have worked 9 straight days in a row, but nothing is better for my soul than just an hour of sunlight and warmth when I have been dressing in head-to-toe down for the last 4 months. The day went like this:

Woke up. Opened up the Porch! Schween sprints to her table and the sun rises over a very happy kitty. Photos ensue.
Plants are watered, and shades are opened for sun. They decide not to die. Plants rejoice.
Made fun of Justin and pleaded with him to leave winter coat at home. It is major downer that he is not excited enough to leave it at home and pretend it is Spring like the rest of the humans. Where are your shorts? LEAVE COAT AT HOME.
Walked to train without any winter gear! No ice obstacles. No cringing. No silent screams of winter terror. Train platform buzzes with excitement about weather.
Immediately upon booting up the computer, an instant message pops up from Ryan that demands lunch in the park. Bring camera. Agreement.
Left sick Drea at office . Worst day to be sick. Worst day to have call during lunch. Mourn her lunch loss.
Became increasingly manic in the line at Potbellies with Casey.
Took a bajillion happiness photos in one hour. Basked in sun, checked out dead evergreen planters, ran amok. Canon rejoices.

Hundreds of other people had the same idea as we did. We sat in a sunny spot by the fountain (no water yet). Most of the benches in the park were full and the tables by the Bean were all crowed. My favorite member of this park extravaganza was like a stock photo search result for “Suit, Relaxing, Barefoot.” This guy was so cliche and awesome on his bench without any shoes…just reflecting on the day.

Key takeaways:

DO NOT sit/walk/lay in the fountain in Millennium Park. It is frowned upon by park security. Stay on the surrounding ledge.
Do go to the park if possible. Stop eating at your desk. If you have soup, please finish the soup at the desk, then go to the park. You will bless many tourists with a timeless memory captured in their vacation photo album, of you eating a turkey sandwich while laying in an empty fountain.
My brother had to eat in a parking lot today in order to be outside. Some cities don’t have parks to eat lunch in. Go to the park.
DO NOT wear your winter coat when you don’t have to. It dampens everyone’s mood that is enjoying the fake spring.
If you are a cat, please enjoy the fake spring porch sunrise at your leisure. Then have breakfast. Then maybe a nap. Then some porch sun bathing. Another nap then. Do not get a job. Do not empty the dishwasher. Do not pay any rent. Demand that your water is fresh. Nap.