As the Chicago weather slowly show signs of spring, my mood is also showing signs of warmth. And the spirit of blogging was brave enough to awaken my temporary interval of respite. I’ve been looking forward to enjoying the city and the promise of spring. However, Chicago’s biggest March event – St. Patrick’s Day Parade,…
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Balance
As I slowly got back into the swing of things at work and at home, I quickly revisited my personal calendar and checked my schedule for the upcoming weeks. Work-life balance is extremely important to me. So as I dove back to work, I dove back in to life. I put as much effort into…
Chiberia
Bundled in my down hooded jacket and winter boots, with snow falling increasingly, I go to work as usual just like any other Chicagoan. One thing I learned from my three years in Chicago is that it doesn’t shut down for blizzards. It took a polar vortex to have schools and offices closed for the…
Art Talk: John Singer Sargent
I just saw the Art Institute’s exhibition – John Singer Sargent and Chicago’s Gilded Age. Sargent is a renowned American portrait painter. As a fan of Realism, I really like the show. Sargent’s huge portraits filled up the walls, and it almost seemed like his paintings filled up the entire floor. “Every time I paint…
This Summer
This summer’s gonna hurt. Maybe, emotionally. Definitely, physically. As my second visitor left Chicago and jetted back to L.A., I am left with dark circles under my eyes and the need for alcohol detoxification. I’ve had so much fun and I genuinely enjoyed hosting my last two guests. The thing is, I’m very picky when it…
Christmas in Chicago
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I was finally able to find the time to venture downtown, and check out the popular Christkindlmarket. Haven’t been to it since I moved here, and as locals know, we try to avoid downtown at this time of year. I love Christmas, and Christmas markets. No matter…