Loyola University Chicago
Spring 2014
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Thursday, December 4, 2014
Chicago City Sights: Navy Pier
If I'm being completely honest, Navy Pier is my least favorite tourist attraction in Chicago, but among tourists it is extremely popular! Whenever my parents come to visit, they usually insist on making a trip out to Navy Pier.
At Navy Pier you will find a number of chain restaurants, boat tours, a small amusement park complete with a Ferris Wheel, the Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago souvenir shops and a beer garden. Plus lots and lots of tourists!
On a recent visit to Navy Pier this summer, these are some of the highlights.
What's your favorite Chicago attraction?
If you visit Navy Pier, be sure to walk south along the lake and stop by the small beach for an up close view of the famous Chicago skyline.
What's your favorite Chicago attraction?
Friday, July 4, 2014
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Chicago City Sights: Buckingham Fountain
Another favorite spot of mine in Chicago is the Buckingham Fountain. You may recall seeing this in the opening credits from the '90s sitcom Married... With Children. I was there most recently on May 10th when they turned the water on again for the season. I have yet to visit in the evening, but if you do, you'll be treated to a spectacular light display.
Where do you enjoy visiting locally?
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Chicago Botanic Garden
I've been busy lately working on my next big adventure which has caused me to be away from my blog. I wanted to stop by and share a few pictures from my trip to the Chicago Botanic Garden. It was a beautiful day today and perfect for walking.
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How did you spend the first day of summer?
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Chicago City Sights: Crown Fountain
A few weeks ago my parents were in town for my grad school commencement ceremony. While they were in town my husband and I took them around to a few tourist spots in Chicago. My parents aren't much for museums so we explored other options instead. Since we had one of the first beautiful days of the year while they were visiting, we took them over to Millennium Park. We strolled past the Cloud Gate, walked through Crown Fountain and then found a shady spot to relax and people watch for awhile.
Crown Fountain was built to resemble the many skyscrapers in the city. Water cascades down the sides of the two towers that face each other. Images of everyday people emerge on the screens and periodically water sprays out from their mouths. On warm summer days the area is filled with people cooling off from the hot afternoon sun by walking through the water that pools between the sculptures. I always enjoy stopping by, even if just for a few minutes, to take in the fun atmosphere. And of course cool off by walking through the water myself!
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Have you spent a relaxing day enjoying one of Chicago's parks?
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Graduate School Commencement
A week ago I attended the commencement ceremony for the graduate school. After two long years of hard work I finally earned my Master of Arts degree in History! Graduation is scheduled so early in May that I submitted my last paper less than 24 hours prior to the ceremony and I hadn't even heard if I'd passed yet. Talk about anxiety. Good news to report though...I passed! It still doesn't feel quite real though.
I am now faced with some difficult career choices. I'm at a crossroads and I'm unsure where my next adventure will take me. I'm considering teaching abroad for the next year, finding a job locally, or moving to a new state for a fresh start (only which one?). The next few weeks/months will bring big changes and I'm ready for them. As I've learned along the way, the only thing you can control in life is yourself. Do the work and be ready when the opportunity you want comes along.
For the time being, I'm going to take delight in my recent accomplishment. It was hard earned and making it this far has only reinforced that I can do anything I set my mind to. I don't need to have all of the answers right now, in time, they will come.
I am now faced with some difficult career choices. I'm at a crossroads and I'm unsure where my next adventure will take me. I'm considering teaching abroad for the next year, finding a job locally, or moving to a new state for a fresh start (only which one?). The next few weeks/months will bring big changes and I'm ready for them. As I've learned along the way, the only thing you can control in life is yourself. Do the work and be ready when the opportunity you want comes along.
For the time being, I'm going to take delight in my recent accomplishment. It was hard earned and making it this far has only reinforced that I can do anything I set my mind to. I don't need to have all of the answers right now, in time, they will come.
