Hail!

In the midst of having drinks with Tim & Co., we were subject to a hail storm!

East Ukrainian Village, Chicago

Didn't Make It To The Gym

6 back-to-back interviews and one-too-many margaritas later...

Oh well.

West Des Moines, Iowa

Snow White

Good Snow, Evil Snow. Decals from Hong Kong and Milwaukee, respectively.

West Des Moines, Iowa

Working

Post client dinner and finishing up a deliverable for someone else. Typical when traveling.

West Des Moines, Iowa

Randomly on a Sunday

A bunch of us took a field trip to Three Floyds Brewery.

Munster, Indiana

Clean Up On Aisle Four

Went with the Parents to see Prairie Home Companion, then hosted them for dinner. Here's to the aftermath.

At home, Chicago

Practice Makes Perfect

I'm taking the summer off from guitar lessons, partly because I'll be out of town a lot, and partly because I need to take that time to train for the tri. But I hope to pick up more or less where I left off, so I guess I still need to practice (and not lose my calluses!).

At home, Chicago

Mutually Difficult

Sometimes, when I'm breaking in new shoes, I find they tend to break me in too.

At home, Chicago

Pampered

Went for a massage and facial, and then some shopping. Ahhhh....bliss.... :)

Gold Coast, Chicago

Good Night

Sleep tight.

At home, Chicago

Biding Time

Thank God there isn't much to do at work this week - I need the break. Catching up on news/blogs/email/facebook as I wait for my next meeting to start.

ID, Chicago

Cheers!

Had dinner with the Parents at Perennial Virant as a joint Father's Day / Birthday celebration. The food and wine were delicious and the service was impeccable.

Lincoln Park, Chicago

It's Been a While

Making a fresh corn salad and a fresh fruit salad for Megan and Erik's engagement party. It's been so long since I've cooked - at this point, I'll do anything to be in the kitchen with my chef's knife in hand.

Couldn't be happier :)

Mom and Bogdan's, Hinsdale

Faded Youth

I started painting on my eyebrows earlier this year, which makes me feel old. I feel as if they don't have the gusto to stand out on their own anymore; that they are fading away with youth.

At home, Chicago

Stress Relief

You know what absolutely infuriates me? When people have their things stolen. Two of our Summer Camp participants had belongings stolen within the past 24 hours. What a horrible addition to their experience here.

I went running to burn off the stress.

Ukrainian Village, Chicago

Birthday Drinks

Had birthday drinks with Rima, and later, Tim.

Small Bar Division, Chicago

A New Year

I've wanted to do a 365 for some time now, and really, when better to start than on one's birthday?

Today I had the chance to enjoy a little downtime while at work. :)

Burhnam Harbor, Chicago