downtown

Stacy A and I wandered a bit downtown. I've been itching to go and photograph around there, because I always forget how insanely beautiful this city can be. I could just ride the Brown line for hours on end.

lab ledge

gone fishing

90 degrees and a full day at the 'Shop, and I am one tired girl.

flat iron, wicker park

chicago, above ground

i speak because i can, to anyone i trust enough to listen

I should preface this post by saying I met Laura before her show tonight in Chicago. I unfortunately did not bring anything for her to sign and I didn’t dare ask for a photo, but I’ll always remember her blue eyes peeking from behind her Ray Bans as she talked to me. I’ve heard that she’s quite shy and quiet, but I really had no idea that she was that shy and quiet. Just talking to her made me a bit weak in the knees.

Yet, when she came on stage, she demanded our attention. Little Laura, sitting on a stool in her long black dress. She played Rambling Man first. Everything seemed to disappear around me and all I could do was just listen. Listen to what she has to say. She’s been with me through some tough times, and it’s almost as if she knows it.

I am not a crier. I do not cry. But she sang every song with such force and passion that it made my emotionless heart break. I became quite misty eyed during I Speak Because I Can. She’s such a part of my life now, and I wish I could have told her that. I wish I could have told her how her music helped me get through hard times. Alas, I think I would have broken down, right then and there on the streets of Lakeview if I had even tried.

I don’t think we understand her, and she doesn’t understand us, but in the end, it all makes sense somehow. I’m terrible with my words, and I think anyone who has been moved by a piece of music will never be able to find the right way to put our emotions into words.

I guess all I can say though, is thank you, Laura, for such a divine night.

anticipaaaaa-tion

I'm going to have a really hard time trying to fall asleep tonight because I am far too excited for tomorrow!

A crazy, long hot weekend downtown calls for a nice beer when returning home. It's the only thing keeping my sanity in check.

moto

I have a new job at TS as a denim specialist. I know jeans. And I might be taking my role a tad too seriously with this new jacket. But I made sure the banjo pin went straight on.

m&s

I came home from work early because I had a Skype interview with MTV regarding Mumford & Sons. I'm not quite sure how that happened (or really, what it's for) but rest assured, I made myself look like a total turd and if they choose to include me in whatever it is that they're doing, the internet will soon learn of what a dork I really am. Only for the Mumfs.

the alleyways of lakeview

armitage

I feel like I spend most of my time waiting on trains.

lakeview east

 

 

weekend exhaustioin

I had quite an annoying weekend schedule, which had me going to TS multiple times a day and staying there for late, late hours. So, during my between time in the afternoon, I tried being lazy as possible. Even in the crippling heat, it was incredibly enjoyable.

the back alley of 1919 n clybourn

graceland jewish cemetery

One of the benefits of my new place is my proximity to Graceland. I finally found some time when I could meander up there, but I was only a few feet in before I saw several school groups there. I promptly turned right around and went across the street to Wunder's Cemetery. It's not visually exciting in the least, so I gave up and started to walk back home. I noticed the graveyard next to Wunder's (which has been locked up for as long as I can remember, due to "renovations") had one gate slightly askew. I unraveled the chain lock and nudged my way in. It was gnarly and unkept, with broken graves and overgrown hedges, but it was still nice to be able to finally get in there.

lunch

This is the same lunch I have every day. I'm kind of sick of it, but I'm also kind of too lazy to try new things.

Tara and I are going to see Mumford this summer. It's actually a camping adventure, so we started a fund today to help us pay for the copious amounts of alcohol that we will hopefully be consuming. 

My little den.

midnight

TS induced alcoholism

i love you, but you don't know what you're talking about

I had a horrible day at work, so I ducked out early and Chris and I went to see Moonrise Kingdom. Finally. Such a fantastic movie.

in the midnight

Langhorne Slim at Lincoln Hall. 

birthday dinner

I kept it pretty low-key for my birthday. I went out a bought a new computer (!) and not much else. Stacy bought me my favorite food for dinner, and Chris came over later and we drank and watched Duck Dynasty, which is my new favorite show. Pretty perfect day, really.