Day 277 and the leaves are fallin

Fall indeed! I love crunchy leaves on the sidewalk. I love the colors and the feeling and the coziness that Fall brings. I've been warned that Chicago doesn't have much of a fall. Apparently the weather here likes to do a smooth side right into winter, so I'm enjoying this scene while it's here. Woot.

Day 254 pauses.

Today was spent recovering from yesterday. 24 hours later and I'm still not doing any better. Yikes. I was out running an errand tonight and noticed the sunset light was simply gorgeous on Southport, so I stopped and took this pic. This church is so beautiful and fits so well with the somber mood of this day. I'm sorry for all the gushing, but my goodness I simply can't get enough of this town.

Day 241's sky is gorgeous!

Following a crazy weather weekend, today was really beautiful and felt like autumn. Plus, the sky was gorgeous! These amazing clouds looked kind of like a sideways tornado in the sky. Cool crisp autumn days are right around the corner, and I couldn't be more excited! It's my favorite season, so consider yourselves warned for lots of festive photos over the next couple months. (Also, can you believe we've almost completed eight months worth of slices!?)

Day 220 caught in the rain

I snapped this on my way home from downtown today. Chicago streets thus far have been quite picturesque photo subjects. Today the city threw in some rain for good measure (FYI I didn't need more rain... my wet clothes from yesterday aren't even dry yet). Even with the rain, I still love this view.

Day 210 is so very, very quiet...

We stayed at a wonderful (internet-less) cabin up in Nova Scotia with my Nana and aunt. It was right on the water and quite beautiful. Except I did discover that I have a really, really hard time falling asleep to dead silence. I need some kind of noises happening - trains, ambulances, taxi's honking, etc... - to help me sleep. So it was a rough 6 days of relearning how to not have those things around me at night. Oy!

Day 200 can't see a thing

Apparently a pretty intense fog rolled into Chicago today. We missed it in the afternoon, but tonight as we went into downtown we got to see it first hand. The loss of visibility was a bit startling, but picturesque. It was pretty gorgeous and creepy at the same time. I have never seen fog quite like this before and I was totally into it. Chicago is just full of surprises!

Day 197 is beautiful

I went to a fantastic little sushi joint right by my apartment for lunch (the sushi was divine), and on our way out I spotted this fancy little mailbox. The sticker just made me so happy. Like a little message of love and happiness injected into your day. How lovely, Chicago.

Day 144 goes for a walk

After being cooped up in the office for most of the day I was itching for some fresh air. After dinner I threw on some shorts and a tshirt, and went for a walk. It was delightful! I'm always mesmerized by the beautiful sky. It's a miracle I haven't been hit by a car while sightseeing.

Day 125 de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo! More like, Cinco de Another Excuse White People Use to Drink-o! I am one of those white people. I'm almost through my first week at the new gig, the weather was beautiful, and Corona was on special today: win, win, win.

Day 107 doesn't want to leave

You can see why I didn't want this weekend to end! This is the view from the deck of the beautiful beach house where we stayed. Now I'm back in PA, unfortunately getting ready to start the week. Blerg. Why can't my friends get married at the beach every weekend?

Day 49 has a Spring preview

The weather today is beautiful! Perfect for a late afternoon trip to Starbucks for some iced coffee and a treat. My mom (lady in green, not some random weirdo I sat with) and I celebrated the Spring preview by splitting a rice krispie treat or as Starbucks likes to call it, a "marshmallow dream bar." Sadly tomorrow and Sunday will actually feel like February. But for tonight I'm soaking up the warmth by going out for dinner and drinks. Happy Friday, friends!

Day 25 can see the sun (literally)

All my east coast friends are about to hate me.... sorry friends!

It was 54º and sunny (SUNNY!) in Seattle today. My mind was being blown every time I looked out the window. And this one time I looked out the window, I found myself staring directly into the sun. (Note: don't do this.) After I recovered from the burning in my eyes, I decided to take a picture. (Note: don't ever point your camera directly into the sun... unless your camera is your iphone and you have apple care.) The weather is gonna be like this all week. I feel so spoiled!! Bring it, Seattle.