!!PHOTOS!!
My internet has been farting around lately, but I still managed to upload all my favorite pictures this morning from my trip to Chicago. You can check them out here (my photogallery main page) or here (the Chicago folder). There are quite a few, and if you like 'em leave comments! I love it when people do that. :)
The trip was great and we had spectacular weather--sunshine the whole time with more than bearable temperatures. Our hotel was within walking distance of a lot of good places to eat and visit, so we didn't have to take a cab too much or drive around (although I did ride in my first cab ever). We got to eat at Hard Rock Cafe, Rainforest Cafe, and Johnny Rockets--I felt like I was eating the whole time! Our first night we went to the comedy club Second City, where many great actors/comedians got their start, including Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert. It was three hours of nothing but laughs--probably my favorite part of the trip.
We also got to visit Shedd Aquarium which was awesome. Quite easily the most beautiful aquarium I've ever seen. We got to see the dolphins perform while we were there which was very cool--I'd only seen dolphins either from a great distance or through a TV screen. They had a great shark tank but the penguins were easily my favs.
The John Hancock observatory is definitely worth mentioning--96 stories tall and the best view of Chicago you could ever have. We went up at night so we got to see the city all lit up, and the night was so clear we could see for miles. We got lots of great pictures up there.
I had a blast with Beth and Matt. I wish we could've stayed longer, but it was great to get the time we did. Even the car ride there and back was great fun--we'll have to travel together again soon. :)
I got to go home for a little bit to see the family for the first time since Christmas, and that was great too. I really missed them and I was sad to say goodbye again yesterday. Mike's mom is back at home and doing great--she's quit smoking. I'm probably going to get a new goldfish this week... I'm sad without Brute. I've looked at a few in Meijer's pet department but none of them catch my eye. We'll see what happens.
I can't believe it's March and it's almost time for it to get warm again. I'm so excited for spring and summer to get here--I think I'll enjoy staying in Kalamazoo. I should be getting my letter from Ferris soon, and I'm getting a little nervous. Up until this point I've been able to imagine how awesome it would be to be accepted for next year's class--but what if the letter comes back and it's a rejection?
I'm hosting dinner at my place tonight for the Battle Creekers--guess I'd better get cookin'. :D
6 comments:
aw...new fishy possibility?!!!! ...ooo..i wonder what you'll name it! perhaps...'cosmic sound of truth' ;) *misses* luvs to the mike dude...and i'm sooo glad his mom quit smoking man!!!! thats seriously AWESOME..i know its hard.
You know what would be freaking sweet? If you named your next fish Michael Jordan, and, like, he worked out and got lots of chicks.
Freaking sweet.
I was actually thinking of Hootie McBoobidy--but I suppose I'll have to see him first to determine whether or not that's a good name. However, I'll keep both of your suggestions in mind. ;-) Perhaps I could even combine them to create--Michael Jordan: the cosmic sound of truth!
I was very glad that his mom quit smoking too (Mike says he misses you ^_^). I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt--but I was very worried that she would take it up again. I know Mike is as relieved as I am. :)
*hahahaha* hootie mcboobidy sounds too complex...i can just imagine myself correcting the name over and over again for hours before i got it right..and by then, it'd be too late.
You mean like MacConkey agar and Enterobacteriaceae? Maybe I should name him that. :-*
HAHAHAHA I love thee! <3
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