Too Busy Living

Goodness. How is it possible that it's already July 5 and my last post was on June 3?

I'm not going to waste your time and apologize for being MIA from the virtual world because I've appreciated living in the present these past few days months.

What can I say...I guess that I've been too busy living my life to write about my life.

Despite traveling in and out of Midway airport for weddings and putting in extra hours at work, I've been able to enjoy summer in Chicago. I'm soaking up patio hangs, grilling out with my roomies, the beach, neighborhood festivals, the energy behind the Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup, my Thursday night dodgeball league, Dabble classes (highly encourage), outdoor concerts, book club, dinner club, etc. However, one summer activity that's especially exciting to me is my participation in the Chicago Women's half and 5k.

Staying true to my new year goal to improve my health

I've caught the running bug and am ready to commit to a further distance. Anyone in for the Chicago marathon in 2014 or 2015? Please let me know if you've heard of or plan to participate in any fun races before then. I swear I should send this picture to my junior high gym coach because he'd be proud to see that I've come a long way from the good ol' days of complaining about running the timed mile.

Y'all know that I have so much love for my new home in Chicago, however, I've taken a vaca from the big city to return to my first love... Homaha, Nebraska for an extended 4th of July weekend and to go to a high school friend's wedding.  It's been absolutely wonderful catching up with my family and friends, relaxing, enjoying good summer reads by the pool and lake, and soaking up the sun on a boat.

Please share your thoughts on the controversial book, Lean In, by Sheryl Sandberg.

I get so much joy from sitting on my parents' porch!

A perfect 4th is not complete without a boat ride.

I know this is so cliché, but I'm truly having the time of my life (yeah, I said it)! Now it's your time to update me on your life and let me know how your summer is going.