a bit of chicago

Friends, if it didn't get so freezing cold in Chicago, I think I'd be just dying to live there. Between the picturesque brick buildings, the perfect fall leaves and the incredible food, I was in heaven.

As one of my best friends and an epic tour guide, AJ (second from the left) took us to the top of the Trump Tower for a beer, Portillos for quintessential Chicago noms, Chicago Bagel Authority for probably the best bagel ever (over 80 bagel sandwiches on their menu!), Farmhouse for our special dinner out and of course a walk around Bucktown/Wicker Park... my dream neighborhood. Chicago, I love you and I will return (when it's a bit warmer).

a glimpse at the past week

this past week... i took the ferry into the city a few times...

...spent a weekend in carmel for my grandma's 85th...

...continued my good salad-making...

(spinach, arugula, tomato, apple, candied pecans and goat cheese)

...visited lagunitas' brewery...

...and went to the san rafael farmers' market!

It was a successful trip to the Bay Area... I have to say. This weekend, I'm traveling again (I know I know, tough life) to Chicago for a little reunion with my three best friends. Let's just say I couldn't be more excited for us all to be together again. Here we are in all our glory!

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insta weekend

my cousin, clare, came to visit me in san diego this weekend...

...we went to craft & commerce...

...i got an ipa cocktail...

...we went to pinkberry... totes the best hun cal fro yo...

...i giggled a lot.

we went to the bead store in la jolla... 

[finished product photos coming soon]

...and the bunny... well... wreaked havoc per usual.