The Violet Hour

I’m still sick as a dog.  More details to come once I figure out myself what is going on with me.  All I can say is I’m so over this.

After my Guy Gerber no show on Friday, a friend of mine invited me over her place for some wine and light bites.  I have not caught up with her since her wedding back in November.  She went on her honeymoon and then that was it.  Around March is when she announced her pregnancy on social media.  I’m ecstatic for her.  This is what she’s always wanted and it’s all falling into place. 

She had another friend over and we all started chatting away.  Another friend came by later on and we stayed up talking past 1am!  It was a different scenario for me because it involved a different set of girls.  I loved it because I needed to hear another perspective on things; on life.  So many changes in my inner circle has had me bummed out for some time.  I’ve been feeling out of place for a while.

I wish things would stay the same but they wouldn’t be called growing pains if they did.  The next day was church and I went out for brunch with my friend and her family.  I wish my family were like hers.  They know how to have a good time.

The following Monday turned out to be a really nice day.  I told myself I wanted to visit a friend of mine who was messaging me when I was out in Amsterdam.  He travels a lot too, so I wanted to talk to him about my trip.  I would tease him that I wished he would be more descriptive when it came to his trips.  I’m a Gemini and we’re super curious about everything!!  Unfortunately, he’s a Scorpio and they’re super secretive about everything.  Lol.  Regardless, it was nice being out.  I went to the Violet Hour in Wicker Park and was surprised at how busy it was inside.  I’m guessing the weather had a lot to do with it.  We Chicagoans jump at the chance when it’s a nice day out.

I had their Go Fast Boat cocktail

One last goodbye...

Towards the end of April our friend decided to throw one last house party before she transitioned to California.  It has been years in the making for her, and I'm glad everything was working out.  She had a couple of interviews earlier in the month, and an offer came through.  She also managed to find a great apartment by the beach!  How wonderful!
I've been thinking about relocating myself.  It's just something that pops in mind from time to time.  I've lived in Chicago all of my life.  But with recent changes in my life, I no longer find it my home.  Sometimes I feel so unfamiliar with my surroundings.  People are getting married, having families.  It gets harder and harder for me and my friends to get together.  And even then, I don't feel I have much in common with them anymore. 
My friend has had the same feelings as well, but with her, the weather is a HUGE factor in moving to Cali.  I can totally understand.  I hate the cold too.  But she needs to be near water, and with Cali, I feel she will find her joy once more.  I'm so happy she decided to have this party.  She also had a section of free giveaways for anyone who was interested in grabbing some goods.  I managed to walk away with some cookbooks and a cute picture I hung in my bathroom wall.  It was great seeing everyone again.  Our friend even showed up with her new baby!  SHE IS SO FREAKING CUTE!!  I think she had fun with us, too!  lol

Free giveaways in the kitchen!

Love these two! 

A frigid bbq but we managed...

Trying to stay warm under the covers...

My crew!



Admiring someone's Givenchy Antigona bag.  LOVE the color!


The following week our friend wanted to have one last night out before she departed on her new journey.  We had headed down to Wicker Park to Big Star for some margaritas and then across the street to Violet Hour.  I wore white to get out of the funk of it being frigid still.  I remember how I couldn't wait for summer.  Can't believe it's halfway over.