Art that makes you feel something - There has been a lot of art in my life over the past week: David's first solo art show, a trip to the art museum, beautiful artistic music videos. I am every grateful for the amazing talent that surrounds me every day. Most importantly I love when I can find the perfect piece of art, whether it be a video, painting, photograph, piece of music, or any artistic endeavor, that makes me feel something. It's what has always inspired me in my own forays into the arts.
Friends who know when you've had enough - And they take you out for drinks to cheer you up. This week's special award goes to Sumner. Friday night could have been much worse without him by my side.
First 5K of the season - Saturday night was the Rave Run and my first 5K of the year. It was not a good race. My time was slow, my shin splints were a bitch, the path was in bad need of repair, the race was disorganized but I had fantastic company and a gorgeous view of the skyline which made up for any cranky feelings I had about the race itself.
Roomie reunions - Speaking of good running company. I was extremely blessed to meet up with my dear friend, Maggie. Without her, I would have never been able to move to the city because she put me up on her couch for two whole months while I apartment searched. When my shin splints kicked in and I realized I wasn't going to be able to keep up with Christina and Carolyn, I slowed down and ran with Maggie, Linda, and Pam. I caught up with a dear friend and felt incredibly encouraged even though I couldn't run as fast as I had hoped to.
Ladies Day Out - Sunday was our fabulous Ladies Day Out. Elise, Carolyn, Cori, Amelia, and I met up at Terzo Piano to try out their new brunch menu and then Elise, Carolyn, and I spent a few hours wandering through the art museum checking out the Picasso exhibit and the impressionists. It was a lovely day of womanly bonding and I never get tired of spending time with the amazing women I've met over the past few years.
Geeking out with my psych professor about our ink - So I've been noticing my professor's tattoos for weeks and last night my curiosity finally got the better of me. I stayed a little bit after class talking geeky tattoos and how addictive they are. I'm pretty sure when this class is over that my prof and I are going to be good friends.
Taking a personal day - My apartment has been having power problems and I had a midterm to study for and several days of horrible sleep under my belt. So yesterday, when I woke up more tired than when I went to sleep, I decided my best bet was to take a personal day. I got some extra sleep, did some housework, and spent the entire afternoon in the Chicago campus library with a packed lunch, my computer, and my psych notes. It was peaceful and productive and exactly how I needed to spend the day.
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