Summer days

Oh my goodness! How is it already the end of August!?! I can't even believe it!

It's been a great summer visiting with AJ, family and friends. Between trips to Indianapolis, Duluth and relaxing in Chicago, I am taking full advantage of the summer.

AJ and I have had some great weekend visits - hanging out with friends, cooking together, playing dominos, going bowling, and just getting to know each other more. It's been great and we shall see how things play out in the next couple of weeks with him moving to DC.

I also had a great time with friends at the Blues Fest again this year. We hit our favorite hangouts and even tried some new ones. This included the jalapeno burger at The Anchor, mexican fare at Mexico Lindo and listening to blues at Hell Burgers. The top favorite artists this year were Dave Herrero, Scott Holt and Otis Clay - check them out!
I also was able to meet up with my cousin Grace and her two little girls. She definitely has her work cut out with them as they are walking all over the place, but everyone is doing great!

Work has been busy this summer, but that is good. I'm definitely wearing a lot of hats at work, and there are disagreements, but all in all it is still a great opportunity and I've been loving it.

Weddings have been slow this summer - still not getting any leads in Chicago. But I've been staying busy by helping out at my church about twice a month. That has been a lot of fun, and I've met some great couples. I also was involved with a non-profit organization that would grant weddings to couples that have experienced hardships, and while I still agree with the concept of the organization, I could no longer accept a position on their board. It's a long story that I can tell you over cocktails some time. As painful and time consuming as that position was, I did walk away with positive lessons and that is what I'm focusing on.

I hope you have all had a wonderful summer!