Ah, my second full week in the new apartment, and all of the boxes have been cleared. Whew. I seriously do not plan on moving any time soon. So now comes the fun decorating part...hanging pictures, painting furniture, sewing curtains....it's a good thing I spent most of the summer watching HGTV and becoming a design expert!
Work continues to keep me busy, but I have to say that having 4 months off really changes one's attitude towards work and I don't mind that I've had a few long days here and there. The work is fun (sometimes a little frustrating with a ton of revisions), and it's exciting to work with a brand that has money to spend! The team is great to work with and very appreciative that I'm on board. I told them they're going to have to stop flattering me; otherwise I'm going to never be a humble person.
I'm slowly exploring the neighborhood by myself and with friends. Friday evening I spent with some rep friends shopping for Halloween costumes. I've decided to be a 1950's Hollywood Starlet. I'm re-using my bridesmaid's dress from Shannon's wedding (so perfect) and bought a few accessories to really glam it up. The party is this Thursday - so watch out! And yesterday I had my first visit from a MN friend....Linda was in town and we took a few hours to walk by the Lake. What a gorgeous weekend we had here in Chicago.
I have to give my birthday shout-out's for last week to my sister (in-law), Andrea, and to a wonderful friend, Aaron! Happy days!
I also have to send CONGRATULATIONS to Dawn and Helge on the arrival of Logan. I cannot wait to meet him!
Peace out.
3 comments:
The move fits you well! You sound great. Thanks for the updates. I'll keep checking...
Thanks for the birthday wishes. Sounds like you are doing great in Chicago, as we all knew you would. Have a great week.
I am so excited for you, Nikki. It really sounds like the adjustment has gone smoothly. Run into Tim and Evie yet? Perhaps I could talk to the newlywed to see if she would like to make a Chicago run with me some weekend. Of course, we miss you, but hope to see you over the Christmas holidays, right? Much love from both of us!
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