Chicago Weekend

It has been a weekend of food.

My Friday began at 4:30 AM with me frantically packing and getting ready to drive to the airport around 6. Boarded the plane shortly after 7 and slept the entire flight to Chicago. I have never flown Southwest before and I was completely baffled by the fact we could choose our own seats. The free-for-all seating left me a little disoriented.

Arrived in Chicago to see Brian at around 10. I immediately realized I forgot to pack a jacket for the Midwest (which is currently 30 degrees colder than Texas). We mosied our way to a eco-friendly, organic pizza parlor and had some amazing gourmet pizzas. I then rushed to Union Station where I made my way to Vernon Hills to see old friends Jeff and Lisa, their daughter Emma, and their new baby Jesse. After a few hours of catch-up and visiting, I headed back to Chicago, changed, and met up with some of Brian's friends for an insane amount of Sushi. Then it was off to a wine bar for wine and cheese, before chilling at a hip-hop lounge.

Slept in this morning despite aspirations to work out in the morning, ate at Joy Yee's and took home Bubble Tea for the drive back to Michigan. Now I'm finally back at my parent's home.

It's been fun, but I'm so tired that I'm a little confused to whether certain conversations actually took place this weekend or I hallucinated/dreamed them. Looking forward a nice long week of rest and relaxation, as well as a rededication to my yoga practice with my Michigan guru.