Spring, Spring, Spring

Happy Friday everyone!

So I want to say that Spring has Sprung in Chicago, however, it's still quite cold here.  I do enjoy that I can wear my sunglasses everyday, but I would like to replace my peacoat with my brand new trench coat.  

Button Front Tops
Bracelets

Love this look with all the color!!! Such an inspiration for Spring '12.

Anyone Can Cook

“Great cooking is not for the faint of heart. You must be imaginative strong hearted; you must try things that may not work, and you must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from, your only limit is your soul.” 

-Ratatouille

It's crazy to think that two years ago when I was getting ready to graduate from Purdue this quote was my motto.  It still is a great way to live by, but it's interesting how different our paths can be sometimes.  I never once thought I'd be living in Chicago 2 years after graduation.  At this point, New York feels almost like a faint memory.  This city is so unique.  There is so much life downtown during the week and then in the neighborhoods on the weekends. It's almost the opposite of New York.  I'm so unbelievably excited for the summer to come...the beach, the beach, the beach!!! That's all I have been thinking about lately! Last summer, when I came to Chicago to visit, during the summer, I literally fell in love...one year later, here I am! 

Back and at it...

Well it has been a while since I have last written....seeing that I'm back from my hiatus I will update you on everything that has been going on.  Once I moved to Chicago the job took off with full speed.  We had a grand opening in Milwaukee, WI and then jumped right into our annual Flower Show.  Both of these events I was executing as opposed to completely planning on my own. A nice transition into what was to come.  

In addition to working, I have now hired a trainer to get my body beach ready once June hits...which will be here oh, so soon.  He's great though. I can't say that I leave a workout and am disappointed.  I'm starting to see results as well, which is exciting to say the least. It's been great because amongst all the chaos that my life has become, lately, this is one thing I don't have to think about. 

On top of work and working out, I was required to move out of my current apartment by April 1.  Between all that was going on and then moving to the city, not knowing where I wanted to live, I was expected to find a place. After MULTIPLE apartment showings, I finally found one.  I could not be happier with my decision.  I'm in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast and I absolutely love it.  I'm 2 blocks away from the beach and super close to the train, making my commute to work, very easy!!!! I originally moved into a one-bedroom apt hoping that once more availability opens up I could move into a studio.  Well, I am very excited to say that come June 1st I will be in a lovely, studio-deluxe apt on the 9th floor. :) 

Ok, well pictures to come... 

For now,

Blair

Uninspired

So I've decided to take a hiatus from blogging for a while. Not feeling very inspired lately. Life in Chicago has been interesting. Things are really hard on your own with all your friends in a completely different city. To get through everything I'm going to get back to journaling.