West Fest Weekend Part 1

Since I kind of jumped into summer, I never got a chance to go through my summer wardrobe.  I have a full bag of clothes as well as shoes to donate.  Over the years, I might have glanced at them and said to myself I’ll eventually wear them, but let’s be honest.  My style has changed as I’ve gotten older.  Mini-skirts and short dresses were the first ones to go.  I am much comfortable wearing midi length.  Platform wedges that hurt back then have switched over to boots or sneakers.  It was time to do this!

I feel better downsizing my wardrobe.  Fall season is slowly creeping up and I’m praying I find practical sales for end-of-summer-fashion.  I  now think of shopping for vacation pieces since that’s when I really get excited.  It’s all about living out of a suitcase for a few days as far as I’m concerned!

Back to recapping July events!  I finished up an eventful July 4^th weekend, and work was short but sweet.  Not a lot of people came in the remaining of that week.  I got a chance to do some chores, workout and catch up on my reading at home.  I wasn’t hearing from anyone and it was nice---for a while.  That’s when the Gemini in me comes out.  I knew I didn’t want to spend much money, but some friends out of nowhere invited me to a neighborhood fest.  I haven’t seen this couple in a while and wanted to catch up.  I made my way over to West Fest and found them right away.  We all got there pretty late but at least we got a chance to see Mark Farina’s set.  Afterwards, my friends knew of a house party right around the corner.  We headed there for some drinks and were getting the itch to head somewhere else.  We decided to go to Bar Deville and danced away to some 90s hip hop.  I was having such a good time I didn’t realize we made a night of it!  All last minute!  Afterwards, we ate late night tacos and headed home.  I love surprises like this…   

Spring Awakening Sunday!

On Sunday I went to church and headed home right afterwards.  It was going to be another scorching day in the 90s.  I didn’t have any plans to do anything except continue reading my new book of the month.  Currently I’m reading Timothy Ferriss’ “The 4 Hour Work Week”.  So far I’m enjoying this different perspective!  Lol.

Out of nowhere a friend of mine called me up and asked if I wanted to join him and his friend at Spring Awakening.  I almost bought tickets with another friend of mine two weeks prior but they backed out.  Now here I am again, wondering if I should go or not.  This year they moved the venue to Addams/ Medill park.  I wasn’t sure where that was, so I took the cta train and then hopped in an uber for the rest of the route.  There were so many people there!  I made my way to will call and purchased my ticket.  Luckily it wasn't sold out.  I went to find my first dj of choice Duke Dumont and enjoyed his set before my friends got there later on. 

I love music festivals!  There is so much going on and for an introvert like me, I find the people watching very amusing.  The music was awesome and we all had a blast the rest of the night.  I saw Gorgon City, Alesso and Martin Garrix.  I don’t think I’ll be doing any other festivals this summer but you never know!  lol

Do Division Fest with Mr. Pig

After a cool off in temperatures, it's heating back up in Chicago.  I'm still recapping last weekend's events.

Last Sunday the temperature reached 90 degrees!  I have to admit, I almost forgot how hot summer can get.  Lol.  I laid out for a bit on the balcony again after church.  So far, I’m slowly deepening my color.  I hate looking pale!!  Ugh!

I watched the One Night in Manchester fundraiser via internet.  I’m deeply saddened by what is happening today in the world.  The night before me and my friends found out about the London attacks while playing bocci ball.  It changed our moods completely.  I yearn to travel again, but with today’s current events, I wonder if I should lay low for now.  What do you think?

I made my way to the gym for leg day when my friend started texting me.  She was curious if I was going to go to the Do Division Fest.  I told her I hadn’t heard from anyone, and we decided to check it out  after the sun was setting.  It was still hot and my friend is pregnant as well.  We wanted to go at a time where it would not be uncomfortable for her.

Once there we walked around for a bit and caught up with one another.  The last time I hung out with her was a month ago when we stayed in and chatted all night with her friends. 

My sweet tooth was starting to act up and we decided that Caffe Gelato was the answer to our prayers.  I miss having gelato.  I miss Italy dearly…

Out of nowhere we came across a pig.  At first, it looked like someone was walking a black dog but then we noticed it wasn’t a dog after all.  People kept coming up to him and petting him like crazy.  Things like that kind of freak me out because I know the pig is not at his normal habitat.  But according to my friend, pigs are very intelligent, and he seemed to be fine with everyone coming up to him.  It was the dogs of other dog walkers that got me worried too.  I wasn’t sure how they were going to react to a pig, but they were getting along with him too.  

I got home in time to call my mom up.  I warned her about being busy for the Bad Axe Throwing Birthday Party.  So far, lots of people have come by to see her house, but no potential buyers as of yet.