I go in and out of photo challenges, but this year I have decided to participate in the Fat Mum Slim Photo a Day challenge - Chantelle provides prompts and we are to go out and photograph something that fits. If I complete the challenge, that will be another 365 for me! Let's hope I can do it! I will post daily on Instagram and Facebook and weekly here on the blog.
Week 1 : lunch, begins with G, my town, word to live by
welcome 2014
I don't know about you, but 2013 seemed to just fly by... so fast! I am hoping 2014 has great things ahead in all aspects of life! I don't like to make resolutions - mostly because I know I'd never keep them - but I may set a few goals for the coming year. Why not, right!?! So here's to 2014:
- photograph more
- spend less
- move more
- stress less
- travel more
- boss less
I will try to remember to post at the end of the year to see how I did on each of these ... wish me luck!
Cold morning
sunday shopping
Shopping with Sloane is a hoot! She dances through the aisles, tries on shoes that are way too big for her and kicks them off in all directions as she continues bare foot through the store. She commands everyone's attention everywhere she goes - I mean come on, she is damn cute and almost always smiling. We wandered through Anthropologie and Sloane made herself at home, exploring every inch - window displays and all. I spotted this little wooden ledge and had her sit down. She cooperated for about 1 minute and then done. Got an adorable shot of her though. Wandered over to the Christkindlemarket (with about a zillion other people who had the same idea) and picked up a couple of adorable little Christmas decorations. I haven't gone to the market in years, glad I did. But... next year I will not go the Sunday before Christmas. *wink*
thankful : day 21
Today I'm thankful for my fur kids. There is just nothing in this world like having a pet. I have had a cat all my life and despite the hair - everywhere - I have loved each and every one of them! My girls, Phoebe and Lucy are the bestest! 
10 on 10 { Nov 2013 }
Super Sunday!!! Seriously a fabulous day!! So glad It was the 10th so I had some fun things to share for the November's 10 on 10 challenge! Started the day with some tea - because no day can begin without my tea! Then a selfie to show off my fabulous Target find - chevron infinity scarf { love } Then off to brunch at Beatrix - where they have super cool light fixtures and even better food! { that's caramel pie, oh yes it is! } Met my cousin and his boyfriend - haven't seen them in forever it seems - so great to catch up with them! Then I was off to Bucktown for pizza and beer at my favorite Piece before the show! With quick little pitstop on my friend's rooftop for a peek at the view - I think I would sleep up there if this was what I'd wake up to!! Oh and then my love, John Legend, sang to me (and a few other people) for a couple of hours! The perfect end to a Sunday! Here's hoping for a great week!!
Sorry I failed to check again for a theme ... must pay better attention! Happy Fall Harvest to my fellow bloggers!
thankful : day 5
Today I am thankful that I have some cool coworkers. Not everyone likes the people they work with and I realize I am lucky to have (had) such a great group of people by my side. They are smart and fun and creative and funny as hell. I know we can annoy each other from time to time, but we always come together and create amazing things! Cheers from team FA! 
oh fall how beautiful you are
graceland instameet
Took in my first #instameet yesterday at the Graceland Cemetery - a beautiful park cemetery that has a some of Chicago's most famous residents - specifically architects and designers! There were about 35/40 of us walking around with cameras - mostly camera phones since it's specifically for instagrammers - while listening to one guy tell us about some of the notables. I both liked and disliked the instameet ... it's always great to meet new people with like hobbies and interests, but it kind of sucks to have 40 people all trying to photograph the same subject at the same time. Patience is certainly a requirement!! I have enjoyed watching instagram fill up with everyone's take - such different styles! I took a LOT of photos - I love statuary and the weather was really adding to the mood of the day, so lots of shots!! Here are just a few. *wink*
Oh and as I was wandering around I ran across a Seymour headstone - my grandmother's maiden name was Seymour! Might have to look the Chicago Seymour's up to see if we are any relation! 
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