And you say Chi city.

Dan and I have a mutual love for Chicago that surpasses words.

I honestly feel like I grew up there, because so much of my childhood was spent visiting that city. Many of my closest friends and family live there. I'm a Cubs fan, a Bears fan, and a Marshall Fields fan. Chicago is my happy place. When I am fortunate enough to go there, I am truly at home.

 

First stop: brunch with Rachel & Erin (my loves and bridesmaids) at Little Goat.

Then we ventured to Oak St. beach. The lake was perfection despite burning the crap out of our feet on the hot sand.

Dan, being adorable.

some favorite snaps. I take my hotdogs very seriously.

Birthday dinner for my dad at Sixteen in the Trump Tower. Got to see the sister!!

Eight courses + a cheese course + wine pairing for each = see ya never.

Sixteen with the Chicago River in the background. 

Saturday night: Mel's wedding. Palm trees, children in kilts, and tasty custom cocktails, including one titled, the "Rise and Grind"

DC ladies looking pretty and put-together

....for now.

First dance cuteness. 

then things took a weird turn...

Wolfpack. 

after the party, it's the after-party. Pump Room- wardrobe change, chicken McNuggets, champagne flowing.

Sunday- sobered up and grabbed brunch on the river with Sarah, another fab bridesmaid!

I'm ready to go back already.

#tbt

Hi. These are my bridesmaids. :-)

Love Meditation

It’s not always easy to feel love for yourself.  

This is one of my favourite meditations to do on days when I feel the need a gentle reminder to nurture, nourish and be more compassionate to myself and my process.  This is a wonderful daily practice for LOVE month.

1. Find a peaceful, space either outdoors or one well lit with natural light.
2. Sit in an upright position with your spine long, place your hands upon your heart and begin to breath deeply into your belly.
3. When you have connected to your deep, belly breath bring the word L-O-V-E into your mind’s eye and feel the energetic impact of the word in your heart.
4. Focus on each letter of the word L-O-V-E as you breathe and notice any vibrations that come into your heart
5. Contemplate the meaning of love. Enjoy the journey deep within and bring awareness to the meaning of love within yourself. Be open to your intuition, creative ideas, images, feelings, emotions and revelations.
6. Feel your heart and body fill with loving energy and release the word as well as any and all meanings basking in the afterglow of your feelings.
7. Feel yourself completely surrendering mind, body, heart and spirit to the constant flow of love that exists within you and bring this energy into each interaction, creation and exchange of your day.

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