productive day

I checked off another item on my summer to-do list: renewing my driver's license. As a safe driver (as deemed by the State of Illinois), I had the option of renewing online, but I wanted to get a new--hopefully better--picture, so I chose to renew in person at the DMV Express downtown. I didn't have to wait too long, but I should have stuck with the old photo. My fast eye reflexes got the better of me, and I'm half-blinking in the new photo from the flash, making me look high or otherwise under the influence. The new license format is rather odd too - somewhat of an '80s look to it.

Afterwards, I went to the library and checked out a couple books. Then did a bit window shopping. I ended up making one purchase at the crocs store of all places. A pair of brown maryjane crocs are now a part of my shoe collection and so comfy!

back at long lost

Finally free from school for the semester, I promise to now backtrack and fill in on what I've been up to for the last month and a half or so. Thanks to those who have continued to check in during my long absence - I've noticed your "head" counts on Google AdSense and appreciate your commitment to and interest in my blog. So, please continue to read, and many thanks.

[Photo credit to omoo]

avocado and arugula

I had so much fun trying new recipes with old friends tonight: avocado & arugula salad, and dill pesto, fennel, green bean and orzo main. Everything was tasty, but I highly recommend trying the salad!

daffodils

I stopped at Trader Joe's today to get groceries for the previously mentioned dinner and decided to get some freshly cut daffodils as well. They are perking up my kitchen table and making me happy.

purple pearls

I'm having a few friends over for dinner this week, so I'm "shopping" for fun new recipes to try. Not sure I'll use it this time around, but Epicurious' recipe for glazed pearl onions and grapes looks so pretty, and sounds like an interesting blend of flavors.

[Photo credit to Roland Bello/Epicurious]

cupcake date

Angela and I had a cupcake date this afternoon at Sweet Mandy B's, which was so much fun. We got virtually one of everything and I was pretty sure I was going to bounce out of there with the sugar-hi I ended up with. The cupcakes, cookies and coffee were delicious and such a fun treat to share.

[Photo credit to mj.gardner]

karma calling

Saw "Karma Calling" tonight at the Asian Film Festival, being hosted by the Gene Siskel Film Center. The movie was great and the cast and crew were there to answer questions after the film, which was a special treat.

[Image credit to PearsonKramer/Karma Calling]

plotter cooperation

The plotters cooperated and I got my boards printed in time for the 10AM scholarship jury! Now what?! I have the theme song from "Juno" stuck in my head, so maybe I'll sit here and hum. "Doo-dooo-dooo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo-dooo-doo..."

[Photo credit to Gret@kent]

new music and board prep

This year's scholarship jury takes place tomorrow and I've been nominated for three awards by my fall studio professor. I had set aside time to work on the boards (to post/pin-up), but then left my hard drive, with all my project work on it, at home. Cat was so kind as to let me borrow her car to dash home for it (rather than spending roughly two hours on the CTA, round trip). I got back to campus quickly and got to work on the boards while starting to enjoy the new Decemberists album, "The Hazards of Love."

bobble head

Today has been all about studio and AutoCAD work. We tend to listen to music on our headphones in studio as we work and from time-to-time, bob our heads to the beat. I had to laugh when Audrey was dancing in her chair while working and Dave asked "what's up bobble head?"

[Photo credit to auxpetitsoiseaux]