My Big Day

You know how there are days where you feel like doing stuff - but just not the stuff you should be doing? This morning I had a campus meeting with the Professor I am working for this fall. I was on campus from 9AM - 12PM. Since the school year has yet to start (and I already have to be on campus two days next week) I felt like I put in my dues for today. Sure, I have a paper to write. Sure, I still have to do all of my class prep. And sure, there are many more important things to be doing...but I decided I didnt want to do any of them.

First I went to Stanley's Fruit & Vegetable Market
This place is one of Chicago's "hidden gems". It has tons of cheap produce, really fresh stuff - and much of it is organic. Today they had 10 ears of corn for $1. Whooo hoo! I actually went there with corn in mind - is today my lucky day or what?

Next on the list: Target
My luck wasnt as good here - I went there for a "shoe stretcher" and they were all out. Guess everyone needed a "shoe stretcher" today? I also had a few other things on my list, so I shopped around for a bit and then came home.

Third on the list: Baking and Air Show practice
So instead of coming home and getting some work done, I decided to start baking. Brownies and cookies ... mmm.

In addition, today (and yesterday) are practice days for this weekends Air & Water show. The jets are all over the city, and you can hear them almost anywhere you go. So while baking, I opened all the windows - it feels like I am sitting in the middle of the airport :) Wrigley (dog, not field) was a bit freaked at first and hid by the back door ... but since the condo isnt so big and she cant go up or down, I think she realized it was pointless. After a few minutes I think she realized she isnt in any danger, and came back out to the front window where she likes to hang out.

The Air & Water show is one of the biggest Chicago events all year, and one of my personal favorites. Check out some pics I found of practice! Pictures courtesy of Todd McClamroch