Day 305 is a pumpkin artist

Look at this artistry. I know what you're thinking, "this is pure brilliance!". I'm a regular freaking Michelangelo you guys. Mine is on the far right. It's angry, cause I gutted it. Makes total sense. And (and!) this is the first time I've ever carved a pumpkin. Thinking about changing careers and becoming a professional pumpkin carver!

Day 304 enjoyed too many treats

Mooooore Halloween! Because the actual holiday was on a Monday and the celebrating started on Thursday, it really feels like the halloween that never ended. Best part: Hocus Pocus on TV all the time and candy. Freaking candy. Did you guys even know they made Halloween peeps? What kind of sorcery is this?? How am I supposed to be expected to not eat this?? Also yes, my jeans are feeling a little tight this week. Too much halloweening.

Day 303 goes on a bike ride

This is a poor iphone picture of a Halloween bike ride that went down Southport. Costumed bike riders for about a mile, if not longer. My neighborhood is so much fun!

Day 302 had a happy halloween!

Halloween is my least favorite "holiday". Holiday is in quotes because I don't know how it even qualifies as that. There's no day off of work, we're not commemorating anyone, we're really just dressing up and drinking our weekend away while in costume. This year, because of the insistence of my roommate, I got a costume and participated in said "holiday". And I actually had a lot of fun. Who knew! This is my crazy roomie and his bf wearing some short shorts as part of their 70's tennis players costumes. Love these crazy kids.

Day 301 treat my self.

It was a long day of photo shoots, errands, commuting, dealing with crazies, etc.... you know the kind of day. Then suddenly it was 4pm and I realized the only thing I'd put into my body that day was a cup of coffee and a banana. No good! I decided to treat myself (Parks & Recs watchers, TREATYOSELF!) to McD's. It's gross, and greasy and will probably take some time of my lifespan, but if that wasn't the most delicious chicken sandwich I'd had in months, I don't know what was. YUM. Here's a pic of my golden fries. You're drooling a little, aren't you?

Day 300 is back!!

What at a looooong absence that was! I'm back and already hitting myself for being so behind on posts. And with just a few weeks left in the project. Eek!

This poor smashed pumpkin was found in the alley behind our apartment. Mere feet from where our forgotten book was left for weeks. Coincidence? I think not.

Day 304 is spooky!

Spooky decorations courtesy of my crafty mom. Happy Halloween!

Day 303 didn't melt

After being out for most of Sunday, I was surprised to come home and still see snow on the ground! We got a total of about three inches here in Bucks County. Autumn just about disappeared!

Day 302 is an early snow day

What!? Snow, on October 29!? It doesn't feel like autumn. This was truly a bizarre sight as I drove home early this morning. Today will be full of movies, tea and napping. Perfect snow day!

Day 301 decorates cleverly

I pass this house on my way to/from work. They have clever Halloween decorations, that I'm surprised haven't caused a car accident as people stop to look. This was the best shot I could take while stopped at a red light. I can't wait to see their Christmas decorations!

Day 300 gets crafty

For a Halloween party, my friend and I are dressing up as Ghostbusters. Drs. Venkman and Spengler, to be exact. I couldn't be more excited. And we're making our costumes. I went to Home Depot to craft guns to attach to our proton packs, which my friend is making. I can guarentee that I was the only person at Home Depot shopping for a Halloween costume.

Day 299 is so peaceful

Last full day with mom during her visit (sad face) and we finally made our way into downtown Chicago. It took over a week for there to be enough time in our very busy itinerary for this. We did get rained on a bit towards the end of our exploring, but the clouds and the grayness of it all did make for a pretty backdrop. This is Buckingham fountain (now turned off for the winter), with a bit of Chicago in the background. I think next summer I'll be spending a lot of my time here getting work done!

Day 298 isn't from around here

Mom and I went around my hood (obviously my fave thing to do with visitors!) and explored some Wrigley Field a bit. I've never actually seen a game here, but from the outside, it's one of my favorite places. It's so old school and wonderful. The colors and design and setting and everything about it just suggest it doesn't come from a time that I'm familiar with (and it really doesn't), which maybe is why I'm so fascinated by it. But be prepared - if you come to visit me in Chicago and you've never been here, there's a 115% chance we'll take a stroll past Wrigley so you can take it all in for yourself. :)

Day 297 is ON THE RUN!!!!

... well not really. But this sign wanted me to be. Or maybe I wasn't the audience. Either way.... whoa, sign, Whoa. Calm it down a bit. This is at the coffee place that's technically closer to me than Starbucks. But starbucks doesn't assault my senses with agressive signage about soup, ya know?

Day 296 is perfect

Mom and I decided to cap off our very long day of exploring the city with a giant sushi dinner and a movie. It was lovely. After having 2 engagement shoots that day, I was exhausted and it was exactly what I needed. Except really, when is sushi and a quiet night in not exactly what I need? :)

Day 299 gets some me time

My mom's birthday is this month. In the mail today she got this 15% off coupon from Anthropologie. Plus this adorable bracelet. How sweet of them to mail these out!

Day 298 kicks alot

As I mentioned a couple weeks back, I joined a kickball team. As promised, here's a photo of our team, Sir Kick Alot, in action. Nevermind the fact that we lost big time. Because it's fun!

Day 297 for free

I got one of those cards from Dunkin Donuts for a free iced coffee every Monday for a month. Sweet deal! I missed the first couple weeks in October, but since then, I've been making it a point to actually go an get my free drink. It makes Mondays more bearable. Pumpkin iced coffee? Yum. For free? Double yum!

Day 296 had a good run

Well friends, I've officially accepted technology in my life and bough an iPhone 4! It's a sign of the times! I've had this RAZR since 2007. Yes, you read that correctly. 2007. I'm not going to lie, I will miss this crappy little phone! It's had a good run and got pretty beat up along the way. But, I'm saving it as a back-up and to keep old texts, for sentimental reasons.

Day 295 is good luck

A ladybug landed on my scarf!! That's good luck right? It was pretty hard focusing this picture because, well, I was trying to take a picture of myself without scaring away my little good luck charm. It only kind of worked, but you get the gist right? I wonder when I can cash in my good luck.