I've been reflecting lately on how we (I) get so wrapped up in every day...how to get through the 5:45 wakeup through cleaning up the kitchen after dinner and everything in between... but then when one looks back at the days over the last weeks, months, years, there are very few that stand out as a remarkable day. There are only moments, people, friendships, glances, feelings left. It is strangely tragic - I don't know if that is the word - but it makes you want to grasp on to each one of those things for dear life when you stop and think about it.
Last weekend kicked of summer in Chicago... Kate arrived on Friday for Damen's wedding, and we had dinner with Karen and her beau who were also in town, at the Cherry Circle Room, a historically restored place at the Chicago Athletic Association which was just lovely. I woke up early the next morning and made us breakfast of French toast which I had been craving for weeks, then we drove to Kenosha for the wedding...it was...strange...the bride never said hi to us, the groom called Kate on the day of his wedding (they used to have some "relationship") and the day after, I felt it was missing that "passion" but who am I to judge. Vainly, after our wedding which was so full of passion and crazy, most weddings frankly seem pretty dull!
After the wedding we went to the Brat Stop for local beers and cheese curds. it was a hoot and we had girl talk until 3 in the morning. Drove back home and got her to the airport.... went to work on the house with my amazing, dedicated sweet hubby ...Karen and George came by and checked it out and we went out for pizza. It was really great. Then on Monday we had friends over... a fun mix of our friends that happened to be in from Miami for the wedding, local new friends, and other friends from Baz's grad school. Grilled up Wisconsin brats, drank rose, enjoyed the rooftop and just had a lovely day.
Tuesday came on strong... I can't even remember when or who but taught a few Pilates classes this week to prospect. It gives me such joy to teach so I am really hoping I can parle it into a few steady clients per week for a) access to the studio and improving my own practice b)making some extra dough c) learning the business and d)helping other people feel happier and more comfortable in their own bodies which is the best!!
Mornings are crazy with getting down to Union Station by 6:30 or so, but it just flows right into the day and really doesn't seem to be too much, especially if I had a base f clients which is of course the hardest part. Hubby has been getting up really early for work the past few weeks so it makes me feel less like a cray cray... it think 2 mornings max and 2-3 days after work or at lunch would be ok. I hpe I can figure it out in time for Union to be cool with me staying on until I do!
Wednesday was exciting...I went up to Wisconsin for a photo shoot...acting as a food stager for a website for guys that design food packaging. It was super random but fun and I made $250 and got out of the office lol. Pretty low hourly when you count the drive time, but, whatever. Hopefully I can get more...the owner of the studio wanted me for something in June but we will be out of town.
So I feel like this week is just going to be so crazy...five days to prepare for being gone for two weeks... so much to do and leave in a position to be managed while I am gone. I know everything will be fine...my para is so freaking good and amazing. I am so blessed to have her not only as that but really more of a friend these days. Struggling with how much to let her in on with the weirdness going on at work...don't want her to get stuck but feeling more and more like I've got Stockholm Syndrome with the whole thing.
Also, Uncle Dean was here Thursday night! We went for a lovely dinner at Green River...great patio overlooking the city with the most beautiful summer evening. So great to see him...want to get past the surface but it's hard when we see each other every few months fr a couple hours. I feel like he is a kindred spirit in that way.
This weekend was Pilates Friday and Saturday and some prep for the trip...trying to plan but not plan too much and just wing it. Today will be working on the house all day with my hubs. He really is amazing with this whole house thing. It's like this whole new side of him and it is really sexy. not that I didn't think he had it, but he is so dedicated and loving toward the whole thing, and so not lazy (like me!). Feeling so super blessed with this man.
Also went to the girl doctor who tells me everything is fine bloodwork-wise and maybe I should go BACK on the pill to regulate. I need to look for a new doctor... I just get this feeling that she is super rushed all the time and has these canned responses. It's just such a pain to find someone new and then potentially start all over. I'm over the hormones. At the same time, I'm good with the status quo.
Like I said...life is flying and days are packed to the gills!
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