Day 246, a rainy-sunshiny day

Saturday started off as sunny as a summers day should be. Then suddenly a wild thunderstorm appeared. Everything got real dark and gloomy and generally bummer-ish. BUT THEN sunshine again!! I caught this moment when the sun was just making a comeback in the late afternoon through some rain clouds. Simply lovely.

ps. Apologies for the late weekend posts, friends! All this Chicago partying and I've not been good about posting on time. SORRY!

Day 232 got soaked!

I'm quickly realizing that Chicago weather can change in a second from one extreme to another before you have time to even grab an umbrella. When I woke up - blue skies, sunshine. Not an hour later as I'm outside walking, I start to realize that rain is imminent and my choice of a white dress was perhaps not wise. Thankfully I was shielded for most of the storm, except for a brief 30 seconds running from a car to a restaurant. And in that 30 seconds I got shockingly wet. Eek! I'll be better prepared (and dressed) next time!

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 118 flooded with emotion

I've been sitting on some news the past couple of weeks, friends. I got a new job! I start on Monday and am very excited for a new adventure! Today was my last day at my current job. Leaving was more emotional than I expected. Tears, hugs, laughs, kind words. Feelings! The crazy rain delayed my goodbyes as the old roof of our building started leaking and we all rushed around grabbing pots, towels, etc. The leaky roof synced with my tears a little too closely. The angels crying for my departure, perhaps? Anyway, here's a nice action shot from the shoddy drain spout of our building. And yes, that's a scratch-off lotto ticket. I hope it's not a winner.

Day 102 is bummed

That sunshine yesterday was shortlived. This rain is sticking around at least until tomorrow night. Weather like this really bums me out. In addition, I've been tending to some family health stuff today. So I'm more than ready for sunny days ahead, literally and figuratively.

a gloomy, gray Day 89

This is essentially what Seattle was about today. Rain, wind, cold, gray. It's all making me feel quite melancholy. Also these gray days make time move quite slowly. Ugh! How many more days until my trip to NYC? That's all I've been looking forward to for weeks. Can't wait!

Day 33 wants you to stay

Okay, so you know that whole "walkin on sunshine" bit I was going on about before... it's possible I spoke too soon. Trusty weather.com informs me that we're back to clouds and drizzles here in the emerald city for at least the next 5 days. This makes me sad mostly because I so desperately wanted my chicago friends to have a bit of Seattle sunshine while they're here. But alas.... it wasn't meant to be I guess. Perhaps the silver lining though is that it will be 50º in Seattle this week vs. the balmy 2º (yes, 2º.) it will be in Chicago... that's still a win in my book.

Anywhooo - here's the last of the sun we'll be seeing for at least another week. Goodbye dear Seattle sun, next time, stay a bit longer won't you?

ps. check out mt. rainier out there in the lower right. what a beauty!!

Day 31 is cloudy

Happy Monday, friends! I'm taking the time to enjoy these cute little clouds before their big mean friends come around tomorrow. We're expecting yet another winter storm here on the East Coast and frankly, I'm sick of it. But, I'm staying positive this week! Nobody's gonna rain on my parade! Except tomorrow.

Day 26's forecast is wrong

The forecast for this morning was rain in the morning, followed by a lull, then snow in the afternoon/evening. What a surprise I got at 6am when it began snowing heavily. And kept snowing until about 1pm, when it started to rain. Then turned into hail. Quit playing games with my heart, weather! I'm one of the East Coasters jealous of Aislinn's last post. I'm so ready for sunshine and warmth!

Day 17 Looks Ominous

It's another impending snow shot y'all! Tonight we're expecting 1-3 inches of snow followed by some delightful freezing rain early tomorrow morning. Ugh. I should've snuck into Aislinn's suitcase when I had the chance...