Chicago Summer Romping

We went on a little exploration one evening, and a beautiful, mysterious mist was clouding over the city. I thought it was wonderful.


Gardening in Chicago is such an easy, glamorous affair here. I didn't know there were so many different kinds of flowers, ferns, and other plants. People take gardening pretty seriously here. I love walking through Chicago's different neighborhoods, admiring everyone's front yards.


And, this is better than living on the coast! We have our own little ocean- Lake Michigan. And 57th Street Beach.


This is me and my good friend Emily.


She doesn't really usually let me take her picture. I don't know why. I think she's cute. Check out those big, gorgeous brown eyes...

On Vacation

I spent a few days in Utah, and hung out with Rebekah. :)

Also, Michael tried to teach me how to make bread and cinnamon rolls. He's the master.



And, now I'm home on the farm! It's so beautiful here.

Friday night at home

Sometimes it's so nice to just stay home. It's 9:18pm, Friday night. My roommate Kit is sitting on the couch with her laptop. I'm sitting in my black armchair with my laptop. The fresh air feels and smells so nice. A far-off siren can be heard, as well as the faint sound of honking traffic. But those sounds are so faint. Mostly, it's just a quiet, wet evening. The rain stopped an hour or so ago. The TV is off. It's nice and quiet. And I feel good.

Nanaimo Bars and an Earthquake

Apparently, there was an earthquake. I slept right through it. That's sad because it could have been my only chance to experience such an event. So many things happen when I'm asleep. But I wouldn't trade my sleep for anything.

On a lighter note, I made some homemade Nanaimo Bars this week, and I thought they were pretty good. Now, they're an addition on to my waistline. I think I need to go "off sugar" for a few days. That's my kind of dieting.

Being a tourist...

So, Megan Palmer was in town this weekend (from the ELC), so we did a little sightseeing and a lot of walking.... Went to Navy Pier. Not too much was going on there, but it was a beautiful day and we got some good shots.

Eric Torrie in Chicago

And photographic evidence to prove it.

Don Quixote

My good friend Rebekah came out to visit me, which was a blast. We went to my favorite ballet of all time- Don Quixote! The State Ballet of Georgia was on tour here in Chicago, and those former Soviet dancers are amazing. The dancing was superb combined with fabulous costumes and scenery (not to mention Minkus' music!). It was the ideal of ballets, in my opinion. I am always so amazed at these guys legs. So muscular and strong, yet graceful.