Well it's cold in Chicago and the temperature is only going to drop more and more. But that's ok, I am ready to sport some tights and boot combos. Halloween is coming up soon and my costume involves a white leather jacket - if you can guess who I am going as you get to borrow this sweet jacket. Besides halloween costume making crunch I've got portfolio review in exactly a month which is scary and exciting and means that I've got a lot of work to do.

In other news which I am sure my kind readers are excited about are my home improvements. Recently decided that I needed a headboard and being sans-money I found some inspiration and drew my version on my wall with washable crayon.

The beautiful inspiration by Johanna Santos.

Drawing stage.

The end product. Obviously not as great as the original but certainly better than a blank wall. Plus I can wash it off if I get bored with it.

My friend Leo's birthday. He thinks I look like his mom when she was my age. Odd compliment but I'll take them when I can get them.

Dan and I at MCA's Tuesdays on the Terrace, before it got cold.

Dan and his friend Ilko at Taste of Romania. Dan hated it.

Jamie Braun came to Chicago and got the most peculiar guys to hit on her. Evidance - her with our new friend Jimmy.

We had fun besides the fact that it rained the whole time she was here.

vices

1) Sweets

2) Sleep

3) The Twilight series?

It's no surprise that I'll gladly accept a sweet treat when offered, or that I am not opposed to a little extra sleep here and there, but my addiction to reading the Twilight series is as much of a shock to me as it is to you.  I saw the movie twice mainly because of Robert Pattison (who wouldn't?), but took to reading the books because I knew a better story could be found there; plus I was delayed at Midway long enough to need a new book.  Well, after  I devoured the first book in three days I couldn't stop myself from getting the next one, and the next, and the next.  My addiction has gotten bad considering I spent the last three hours reading the final book but I'd say it was well worth it.  The books are easy reads that still excite your imagination, but more importantly if you're older than 18, then you'll feel your inner high schooler come out and live the narration.  So basically I am a nerd of the highest order up there with all the other sci-fi lovers.  

Aside from my affection for vampire stories, I've been keeping up with the usual routine of school, work, and most likely hanging out with Dan, Kent, or the dogs.  It's been warm enough for my trusty stead to come out along with the new Brooks saddle that Reas gave to me for christmas, so I've been getting used to riding again.  Currently Chicago has too many potholes so major riding will have to wait till summer.  Other than that,  I am obviously in need of a new read (vampire-esq or not) so if you've got something good send it my way.  

It was 70+ degrees the other day so my me, my book, and my shiny new Jack Purcell's found a spot by the lake.  

The somewhat gross looking Lake Michigan.  

Danessa's birthday was a few weeks ago and she had a blow out party that lasted till 6 am, so I made 100+ mini cupcakes for the occasion.  Thankfully they were all gone by the end of the night.

View of downtown KC from my back deck from when i went home for spring break.  

The lovable Murphy dog, half lab half boxer.

Old bedroom.