Okay, so I know it's been a little too long since I've posted, but I have a reason I promise. Last month I started a new (old) job! My previous boss contacted me when she heard that she had received a research grant and offered me my old position back. I am over the moon to be working with her again, and I'm so happy to have the opportunity to be back in a position that will further my long term goals. But my oh my, did my body take a while to get used to first shift again. After 9 months of 3rd shift it was a shock to the system to be waking up at 7 am instead of going to sleep at 7 am! Now I'm finally feeling acclimated and I've got a pretty good routine down, so... I'm back!
Remember how I told you I'd spent three days after Christmas in Chicago? Well, it was lovely. Those three days were full of good food, lots of museums, and of course a whole lot of shopping! Chicago is one of my favorite cities and I always thoroughly enjoy my time there.
{I love skylines}
As soon as we arrived, we walked down to Michigan Avenue to take in some sights and do a little shopping. Zara and Topshop were right at the top of my list of places to shop, and I have to admit I was a little disappointed in the selection of in store merchandise. But it was fun to browse anyway, and I did find a few things to throw in my shopping bag.
{All Saints Co. had the most interesting storefront on Michigan Ave}
After working up an appetite at the stores, we decided to indulge in classic Chicago style pizza at Lou Malnati's. I'd never had Chicago stuffed pizza before and I have to say: totally worth the calories. Totally. After dinner (and overloading on carbs) we were pretty wiped out, so we called it an early night.
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Day 2 started with my favorite attraction: The Shedd Aquarium. We purchased a city pass for this trip, which I would really recommend if you're planning to do all the touristy things. It got us into everything at the aquarium without any extra charges. We took lots of pictures but here's my favorite
{Ain't he cute?!}
After the aquarium we headed straight to the Field museum and spent the rest of the afternoon looking through the exhibits there. I would have enjoyed it much more if I would have gotten to see the Chocolate exhibit...
Following our morning of museums we drove north a bit in search of, La Boulangerie, a bakery/creperie that supposedly had the best crepes in the city. And they were fantastic. I was in heaven for the 15 minutes it took me to devour my strawberry chantilly crepe.
Dinner was more fantastic french food at La Sardine, which was also out of this world good. They have a great deal on Tuesday nights (which happened to be the night we were there); a three course prix fixe menu where you choose your three courses and you can pick anything on the menu! I had French onion soup, Poached Salmon, and Creme Brulee. Once again, stuffed and happy we passed out at around 10pm.
We spent almost 2 more days there, but the rest of the details will have to wait for tomorrow! Enjoy your Friday friends, I hope you've got a great weekend ahead of you!
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