Today I am thankful that I live in Chicago. It's a city with endless opportunity. I love this city and all that it has to offer - I am never bored here. Art, architecture, sports, theater, food, music ... and a million other tiny things! Chicago, you're my kind of town!
marcey weds
My friend and coworker Marcey wed on Friday among a few family and close friends. This was my first muslim wedding and I was completely fascinated by the whole thing! I snapped a few photos to document the day and wish her and the new hubs all the very best. 
thankful : day 9
Today I am thankful for Adobe Lightroom. It has changed my photo editing and workflow forever! I still use Photoshop from time to time, but Lightroom is the bestest! Now if only I could get all my Photoshop actions in LR...
birthday chocolate
The beautiful Miss Bella decided she wanted a weekend in the city for her 9th birthday party. Shopping and sipping hot chocolate, what more could a girl want? I joined the gang for dinner and had a great time! And could she and Emma look any cuter all dolled up? Adorbs!
thankful : day 8
Today I am thankful for culture. I love to learn about new cultures and traditions and today was one for the books! Our dear coworker Marcey wed in an intimate muslim ceremony here in Chicago. I didn't understand everything they were saying, but was completely fascinated by the whole process. I am truly fortunate to have friends from so many diverse backgrounds!! 
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thankful : day 7
Today I am thankful for pasta! Homemade pasta! Pappardelle smothered in creamy alfredo! Dined at Caro Mio tonight with the girls and shut the place down. Is there anything better than great conversation and great food?
thankful : day 6
Today I am thankful that my elliptical was FINALLY delivered!! I have flirted with many ellipticals over the years and finally decided to pony up and buy one. It took three weeks to arrive and the delivery guys were very late tonight - and then making a lot of noise in the hallway (ugh!) and reeked of cigarette smoke, but got it up and running! Now it's time to log more steps on my Jawbone UP!
thankful : day 5
Today I am thankful that I have some cool coworkers. Not everyone likes the people they work with and I realize I am lucky to have (had) such a great group of people by my side. They are smart and fun and creative and funny as hell. I know we can annoy each other from time to time, but we always come together and create amazing things! Cheers from team FA! 
thankful : day 4
Oh today was not the best of Mondays ... so I am just going to say I am thankful for music on this Monday. I am thankful that music can always change my mood. Tonight it's a little jazz with Till Brönner. I need a little something smooth and soothing to put this day behind me!!
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thankful : day 3
Today I am thankful for Midwestern beauty! I took the long route home just so I could drive up and down the streets soaking in the colors of Fall. We are at perfect peak color right now and I know that will soon go away. I need to take in as much as possible, as often as possible!! While living in some warm coastal city sounds lovely, I think I would really miss the changing of the seasons.