After Spring Break, $#^t got crazy. Between school, Chicago Dance Month, putting on a show, and training for RFAC, I was so busy living my life that I didn’t have any time left to blog about it. Now that the dust has settled a bit I’m back in action. Phew #wipesbrow Thanks for your patience. … Continue reading »
I know what you’re thinking… haven’t you visited this Starbucks before, Lauren? No, not really. It’s just that it’s an exact replica of the Belvidere Oasis. This one is off (or rather, on top of) Highway 294 near the airport, and I visited on my way to Aurora to see Olivia Newton-John in concert. Yes. … Continue reading »
We’re on the heels of my favorite season. The mornings now have a bite in the air, fashion scarves and sweaters are becoming imperative, and everything around me is turning into orange-y and amber hues. Though I’m a California girl at heart, I’ve lived in the Midwest for almost 25 years. The one thing about … Continue reading »
After the traumatic loss of Charlotte the spider, I was astonished to make my way out to the car a few days ago and find this remarkably familiar spider hanging out on the side mirror. Charlotte? Is that you? OMG! You didn’t die! Ok, but here’s the weird part: After that awesome reassurance that I … Continue reading »
If you’ve been following closely, you’ll know that I recently downsized from a house back into an apartment. While I love the apartment, I can’t say I don’t occasionally miss having a little plot of land to dig in the dirt. To fill the void, I spent a good portion of my summer digging in someone … Continue reading »
For the past month, there’s been a spider living in the side mirror. After about a week, she earned a name, Charlotte (naturally). She grew larger and spun intricate webs. Sometimes she would enjoy a breezy ride down Lake Shore Drive in the mornings. Other times she would hang out in the mirror, only to … Continue reading »
The Belvidere Oasis was the VERY last pit stop on our 1,000 mile journey from Sturis, SD back to Chicago. Having travelled the high plains in severe cross-winds the first day and persistent rain the second, these tired bikers deserved nothing better the a high-priced premium coffee, and their amazing accomplishment (and fast baristas cranking … Continue reading »
