Last Friday was the first birthday I celebrated as a Chicago resident, and I have to say it was a funfilled day. My KC friends, Rachel and Chris, came up to visit. They were here for Lollapalooza, but that's beside the point. I'm sure they were thrilled to have a birthday girl in their presence as they headed off to the festival. Of course my Chris drove up to celebrate with me. Did I mention that Rachel gave me a birthday present as soon as she walked in my door? Pure joy. Rachel, you know how to make someone feel special. =)
I woke up that morning to find many birthday cards at my doorstep. Yay for the mailman coming early! Thank you to everyone who has amazing timing with birthday wishes and the post office! I love snail mail.
Chris and I walked Rachel and Chris to their first day at Lolla. It was a beautiful day despite the heat beating down on us. We window shopped along Michigan Avenue and State Street. Then, we began the best part of my birthday, the architecture boat tour.
We boarded The First Lady and boated along the Chicago River for an hour and a half. The docent guided us through all of Chicago's historic buildings and taught us the architecture all along the way. I got the tourist bug and took way too many pictures, which probably earned me the title of "most annoying passenger." I did lose some of my favorite photos from that day after a computer issue when I was uploading them. Guess I will have to go on another boat tour soon to get those back. Here are a few photos that didn't get lost in my Gateway's neurotic behavior.
Merchandise Mart-larget public building in the world
You should know this one. The building to the right is the largest concrete building in the world. Don't let the photo deceive you, the Sears Tower is still the towering skyscraper in Chicago.
The birthday girl as happy as can be.
After the boat tour, Chris and I walked to Old Town for dinner. We went to Adobo Grill, a new favorite restuarant in Chicago. They make the guacamole right at your table (by far the best guac I've ever had) and shake the margaritas cold right before your eyes (delicious margaritas also.) The couple arguing next to us really added to the atmosphere and gave us something to make fun of through dinner. I'm sure they didn't appreciate Chris and I's laughter and snickering. Of course I had a chocalatey dessert to top off my birthday dinner.
There was another birthday celebration going on at a nearby table. The waiters sang "Happy Birthday" to her and I sat there watching and wishing.
Chris was mad he didn't think of saying something first.
I told him it was ok...although, I did make him sing "Happy Birthday" to me when we got home.
We made due with leftover cupcakes that Christina had baked for a coworker's birthday earlier that week. It's just not a true birthday celebration without candles to wish on. I'm still young and can still blow them all out in one breath. Did you know that most candles come in packs of 24? This was the last year I only had to buy one pack. Next year I will buy two. Is it weird that I'm kind of sad about that?
Cheers to year #24! Let's hope it's a good one!
(I probably won't be cheersing my age ten years from now. I'll hope you lose track of time, and it will be my little secret then.)
2 comments:
That town has big buildings.
I like food. Bye.
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