labor day

Another overly nostalgic post, brace yourselves...

I had a quintessential labor day weekend. Friday I got off work two hours early, which doesn't seem like much but it sure felt like a lot. In the two hours I would've been working I went for a run, showered, napped, and watched an hour of tv. Whew, so productive. That night Jen and I were both feeling blah, so we decided not to go out and went to the movies in our sweats instead.

Saturday was laid-back perfection. I was walking through the park in the morning, wrapped in a hoodie because of the chilliness, and someone had "Chicken fried" playing loudly. Mmm. Recap: boys basketball tournament, sand volleyball, 7-11, nap, Tuscany, sardines, song-making and mafia.

Then on Sunday Diane and I went up to Wrigleyville to meet Jenny and Eric after the Cubs game. We went to Full Schilling and drank a few beers, ate popcorn and hot dogs, and met a few new friends, Sammy and Mikey. Yes, they were italian. They were hilarious, to say the least. Mikey kept trying to convince me that I had fallen in love with him because of his "baby blues." Which I must admit were hypnotizing, but I didn't tell him that. Finally Eric and Jenny met up with us, but our fun was cut a little short because of someone's inebriation. (Not our own). So we came home, took naps, ate dinner, and caught up with one another. At the ripe time of 1130, we headed over to Morgans for some drinks. Fun to say the least. However, the best part about this day was the 2hr vent sesh from 2a to 4a. Venting is good for the soul.

Monday morning we all peeled ourselves out of bed to eat a glorious pizza lunch at Piece. Go there if you've never been. After lunch, Erica and I went to the park to meet up with ME friends for their potluck. We didn't eat as we were filled to the brim with yummy pizza. We did partake in the kickball game. A third-grader, Nkaya, from the park came to play with us. She was on my team, and during the whole game kept calling me "Mommy".... simmer on that one for a while.

This was one packed weekend but, alas!, it was not over. Colin invited me over because he was grilling food and watching the Bachelor Pad with Jen. So I sauntered over to have some yummy brats and grilled green beans. Thanks Dad.

I think I may have some of the most amazing friends. I have two days left in the city and I still can't imagine saying goodbye to all of these people. One reason this weekend was so great was because I got to see so many of my close friends. If you are one of my Chicagoan friends, do not be alarmed if I burst into tears randomly over the next two days. It's just because I love you.

By the way, if you ever need a good Pandora station when you're pensive try "Sweet Disposition" by The Temper Trap.