Shortly before we made our way to the airport we stopped at the famed Blue Lagoon spa. Amazingly beautiful! Sadly, the weather was a little crazy (super windy and rainy), but the water was still great. Yes, that is the actual color.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Day 316 is relaxed
Fontana spa in south Iceland - probably my favorite part of my trip. First of all, we had the facilities to ourselves before it opened to the public. Awesome. After changing into bathing suits and grabbing robes, we entered the steam rooms built above geysers. Incredible. I probably sweat off ten pounds. Then we stopped in the sauna before slipping into the warm natural mineral waters. So relaxing! The view isn't too shabby either. All day access to the spa - $20. Unheard of! I want to go to there! Again!
Day 315 goes to the opera
On a short tour of Reykjavik, we stopped at a new event space, Harpa. The huge building is home to the opera, concerts, meetings and conventions. The windows have a beautiful effect against the skyline. I love Iceland!
Day 314, or is it?
After a crazy flight, I finally made it to Iceland! My internal time clock was very confused when we arrived early morning, Iceland-time. So technically this photo is a day late. Whatevs. That's the President of Iceland's house! Meeting him (and having pancakes with him) was our first stop after dropping our things off at the hotel. Absolutely no security around the property - crazy huh? Such a beautiful location. We really lucked out with nice weather!
Day 313 was pleasantly surprised!
By now you've all met Irving Bentley III. I received him via Fed Ex today from my friend, in preparation for my Iceland trip. Best surprise ever! Also, fun to explain to my coworker :)
Day 312 returns
...and we're back!
First, an apology to my faithful readers for falling so far behind in posting. New responsibilites at work and a trip to Iceland (starting on Day 314...) have made me crazy busy. Better late than never, right?
Anyway, after returning from a kickball game in Philly I realized the Fundai surpassed 10,000 miles. Sad.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Day 311 isn't what I expected
I bought some knock-off "goldfish" snacks at Target a while back. I busted them out for my own snacking pleasure today. They're called "chickees" and they don't... well.... taste good. Extremely cute to look at, but that doesn't really make for a delicious snack. Any suggestions on what I can do with a box of these to make them better??
Day 310 holy. omg. yes. food.
Sunday brunch. One of my favorite things in all the world. I still think that New York does brunch better than anywhere else, but Chicago can often hit it out of the park. This. This... magic is what happened at my most recent brunch. Some kind of french toast smothered in a sweet sauce, covered in granola and fruit. I'm sorry what? Yes please.
Day 309 finally got around to it.
When there's so much work to do for real clients, my own personal business projects often fall to the bottom of the list. I finally got around to ordering myself new business cards. They came out simply perfectly! A nice, heavy cardstock and a design exactly to my liking. And I ordered enough so that should I not have time for personal projects for another year or so (totally possible), I'll be all set with cards. Woot!
Day 308 is all twisted up in Fall
It's fall for real in Chicago at last. This shot combines two things I'm currently loving - my lovely Chicago neighborhood and fall leaves. It's mysterious and comfy and lovely all at the same time. Simple wonderful.
Day 307 eats. a lot.
I believe my next blog is going to be called "Food I eat", because I seem to (not so) secretly love taking pictures of my food. I had a thai craving the other day, and the only cure was... well... Thai. Specifically crab rangoons which are terribly, terribly bad for you but taste like an explosion of heaven in your mouth. So naturally I ordered some. And they did not disappoint.
Day 311 skirts the issue
I had to be in Manhattan at 8:30 this morning for a work event. Yikes! Too early. I did, however, get to wear a new skirt. I bought this skirt a little while back, but didn't have an occasion to wear it recently. I love the print. With it resting at my waist, I felt a little bit like Joan Harris. All I needed to complete that look was a box of red hair dye and an incompetent doctor husband.
Day 310's boots are made for walking
I've been busy recently, partly, because I'm going to Iceland for work! I'm very excited to go, but have a bunch of stuff to do before leaving. Including buying some cold-weather appropriate clothes, namely shoes. I found these bad boys at DSW. Supposedly they are meant for cold damp weather - perfect. They are super warm. I can't wait to model them on my trip!
Day 309 is in breakfast heaven
Before a day full of errands and more work, my mom and I went out to breakfast. This is my perfect breakfast. Two eggs over medium, home fries, rye toast and a side of pork roll. And grape jelly. I can't forget the grape jelly. I would order this as my last meal if I was ever on death row. Let's hope it doesn't get to that, as most diners can accommodate my pork roll needs.
Day 308 stays in
To cap off my busy/stressful week I decided to stay in on Friday night and get some work done. Party animal, I know. But I rewarded myself with a delicious glass (or few) of Jewish wine. Mazel tov!
Day 307 is autumn again
Autumn! It didn't feel like it for a while there, with the snow. But now autumn is back and I'm enjoying every minute of it, when I have time that is.
Day 306 gives up redux
You can't tell, but this is one half of a huge elephant ear pastry. One half was as big as my hand. And more delicious. I'm letting myself be okay with these technical difficulties. Let's be honest, you aren't checking out my posts for my photography skills. It's for the self-deprecating humor and awkwardness, right?
Day 305 gives up
To say I've been busy and stressed is an understatement. My late posts are still inexcusable. I'm letting you down faithful readers! To make matter worse this effing photo won't load. After four tries, I give up. You can kind of see the flowers I was attempting to capture... Sorry friends!
Friday, November 4, 2011
Day 306 shouldn't have done that....
You want to eat this, right? I know you do. But you can't. I'm sorry. Cause I ate all of it. Yup, an entire medium pizza. Okay now, I split it into a lunch and then a dinner situation. That's respectable right? I'm gonna go with yes... yes, it is. In other related news - my new gym opens in February. But if I'm gonna keep eating pizzas like this I may just have to force it to open sooner.
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