Merchant and Rhoades in Chicago

P.O.S.H. in Chicago

Space519 in Chicago

A Stroll Around Chicago

Whenever family or friends visit, you are kind of required to show them around a city they have never visited - and do all of the touristy things you are expected to do. This is what we did all of Tuesday of last week (I know, it's a bit late). Walked Chicago for hours and ended walking around 14 miles!! Crazy, I know. But it was a wonderful time.

With Enough Coffee Anything Is Possible

So a lot happened this week. Finally the project has been presented and...my team won!! (ah!) (I'm so full of excitement still that I can't quite get over it!). But now that that's over, my time at university is just about winding down and nothing too big is left. Some papers, but nothing more. To say I am excited about the future would be an understatement.

Merz Apothecary in Chicago

The lack of content on the site is thanks to that engineering project I have been talking about. But finally, this weekend the device was completed and on Tuesday it will be presented at an exposition. There is a competition associated with the presentation, but since this won't really affect my grade in the course, I'm not too nervous about it. However, this weekend I was finally able to enjoy myself a little and these pictures are the product of that enjoyment!

After four years of walking around Chicago, Friday was the first time I came across Merz Apothecary - much to my mom's dismay and excitement. We were in a small paradise, and found countless brands and products I would normally not see (or have to purchase from Amazon).

The City I Live In

Feelings of sleepy nights and head up in the clouds. Chicago at night is both cold and dreamy, and the lights from the buildings give one a feeling of solidarity - of not being alone in its vastness. I found myself in this city, somewhere between the shores of Lake Michigan and Water Tower. The city might be going through its own period of reconstruction, and of figuring itself out. And certainly violence and fear can be found in its dark corners. But there are few of those unlit places, and with an open mind and a sense of adventure, anyone can find a bit of themselves in this city.

A Walk About Town

Following the River

I came across this park by the Streeterville "neighborhood"--if that's what you call them, I'm not actually sure. Anyway, I actually love fountains; I think they bring such a nice break to concrete scenery. Which is why I tend to dislike this modern designs. For me, the design seems a bit cold and unattractive, and the color simply adds to the blandness of the skyscrapers. Can you tell I'm not a huge fan of a lot of modern design concepts?

A More "European" Chicago

I came across the Instituto Cervantes again, and decided this time to go ahead and see what was inside. They have Spanish classes, and apparently once a week they hold a book club which apparently meets every 6 to 7 days, and I am seriously considering joining!

The Find--LaSalle Street

Took another route to the train station today. Chicago was relatively foggy all day, and it started clearing up around the time I was getting ready to leave. I wish I could have taken a picture with my phone, but I admit I was a bit embarrassed about taking a picture in front of the other people.

Still, on my way back I stopped by this coffee shopped called appropriately: Coffee Shoppe. I took, quite quickly and embarrassedly, some pictures of the interior. But unfortunately they turned out a bit blurry. I also realized, after having eaten my muffin and drank my espresso, that I hadn't taken a proper picture. Which means I'll have to stop by again soon and take some proper pictures!

The Road Less Travelled

Or at least for you, anyway.

Today, after work, I took a different route to the train station. My summer internship is by the Navy Pier, and I always choose to walk to Ogilvie for the sake of exercise and because it truly is an enjoyable time. Well, today I chose to go down Dearborn from the the Water Tower, and it was such a good choice! There were several new stores I'd never seen and since I took it at a comfortable pace, I got to take in all the different sites.

A Day in Navy Pier

It's been really hectic around here, and my house has been busier than ever! Which, for this case, is a good thing. However, I didn't have time to share some pictures I took after work, when I walked over to the Navy Pier. The morning (Wednesday) had been really crappy with thunderstorms and some rain, but it eventually cleared up and it was a wonderful day to be outside and enjoy the nice weather. Enjoy the shots I took!