A New Reality...

Hmm, it is very difficult for me to end a vacation.  The past ten or so days have been amazing in so many ways.  I don't want to go back to my "real life".  I think, back to reality.  Well, I have just decided that a person can change whenever they want.  Here we go.

A Perfect Day

We slept in, had a great breakfast at a place called Yolk, walked back to the hotel in the snow, went to the art institute, hung out with mom, bought carmel corn at Garrett's, and had one of the best dinners ever at Fogo de Chao.

Port Huron to Chicago!

We were smiling in the photo...yeah.  I'm glad we took it.  I slept a lot of the way to Chicago.  I apparently missed all of the snow that Dad had to drive through.  Yay!  When we made it to the hotel Dad took a nap, while mom and I took a walk down Michigan Avenue north towards Millennium Park.  It was cold.  It was nice.

A White Christmas

It was a nice day, a little bit stressful for sure.  I took my therapist's advice and cried.  I felt better afterwards.  I've had a wonderful time getting to know Darell and her family more this trip.  I can't wait to visit again.

I have a sister-in-law!

My brother has a family all his own.  That is amazing to me.  I am so happy for Darell and him.  They were beautiful yesterday and always will be.

It's Snowing!

I have finally seen snow fall from the sky!  Darell's mom is calling it a flurry.  I am definitely calling it snow.  It is not rain.  It is not hail.  It is white.  It's snow!

New Day 9 and 10

Hmm, well, not so great emotionally, but ok eating.  I lost 10 pounds in the past month so I'm really hoping the dress fits on Friday.  If it doesn't, I'll just figure something out.  I wait until the last minute to pack.  Blah.  I did stop my mail though.  Woohoo.  I paid bills and did a bunch of other stuff...granted, a lot of that is online and I can do that "anywhere".  I am ready for some time off.  Time to recharge.