It occurred to me yesterday evening that summer has finally hit Chicago, as my roommate and I walked along the Lake Michigan path -- it was 90 degrees at 9pm. I shouldn't have been too surprised; there have been many signs along the way: the pool outside my building has opened, my friend Jessi and I have barbecued German deli bratwurst outdoors (plus we learned how to operate a grill... like, that you have to open the valve on the gas tank to light the grill-- brilliant, I know), and I can finally wear flip-flops everywhere. It is June, after all.
A lot has happened in the past month, and there's much more to come. Family and friends have visited Chicago; I have rendezvoused with friends in Indianapolis and Bloomington, Indiana; a new collection of Jeff Buckley songs was released; I have been painting, albeit slowly and with much indecision; I watched a brilliant film that is at least Top Three Best-Ever; I've visited family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (pictures from a canoeing adventure in the bayou upcoming); and, on a personal note, I really have learned a lot about myself recently through both happy and not-as-happy means (attempts at clarity can only be a good thing, right?). Upcoming: a beginning guitar class starting in two weeks (I plan on redeeming myself musically since being forcefully kicked out of a recorder class in fourth grade); a friend's wedding in Indiana; and this weekend, a trip to Detroit to visit family and celebrate a most-wonderful accomplishment for my cousin.
And just because: this is the greatest thing I've seen in a long time. Who wouldn't want a log bench in their living room?
Ooh! I definitely want to see Paris, je t'aime - the only thing stopping me is that it's not playing at the movie theatre within walking distance of my apt. More importantly - I WANT THE POSTER. How can I get the poster?
Posted by: Gloria | June 08, 2007 at 10:11 PM
I do enjoy that it's been as hot or hotter in Chiacgo than it has been in NC recently.
:o)
Posted by: Nick | June 09, 2007 at 01:13 PM
gloria, i'm looking for the poster too!! i'll send you a link if i can find one. you must see the movie-- it was incredible. both hilarious and touching!
nick, dude, it's been HOT in chicago! hotter in detroit this past weekend-- i now have a farmer-tan, conveninently just a few days before i am in a wedding and am supposed to look nice. ha!
Posted by: camille | June 11, 2007 at 01:39 PM
Camille, your blog is fantastic. You had me laughing after a rough day. So good to see your sense of humor is better than ever! :)
Posted by: Kate | June 11, 2007 at 11:22 PM
Movieposters.com sells the poster that was out in France, but not the one for here. GRR.
Posted by: Gloria | June 13, 2007 at 12:19 PM