Chicago, That Toddlin’ Town. (With a Real Toddler This Time!)
Posted on July 30, 2009 · Filed Under happy happy joy joy, parentage, photos, travel, whoorlito · 20 Comments
Before this weekend, our last visit to Chicago was in 2005.
D and I were practically newlyweds!
This trip was a little different, though. Same spot, but with a minor addition. You know…only the greatest thing that ever happened to us. No biggie.
It’s a little bizarre reading my posts about that trip from four years ago. (They were actually my 9th and 10th post on this blog.) Four years, man! In comparison to many, four years of blogging still makes me a zygote, but I personally can’t believe I’m still plugging away. For I am one of those people who delve passionately into a project only to see it fizzle out over a short period of time.
I am also in awe of what has stemmed from this website. Connecting with people halfway across the world, making amazing friends, freelance work, media attention, well…it’s just surreal, really. I just recently redesigned my press page at Hair Thursday, and let me tell you, looking at that page makes me utter HOLY SHIT over and over. HOLY SHIT, PEOPLE. This blog gave me all those opportunities.
I don’t want to seem like I’m tooting my horn over here – actually, it’s the exact opposite. I’m usually not one to voice my opinion on the drama that finds its way into the blogging community, but after taking notice of certain attitudes at Blogher this past weekend, I just want to say that I do not take ONE IOTA of this for granted. I am 100% thankful and GRATEFUL for the opportunities I have received over the past few years, and I am 100% appreciative to the people who take time out of their extremely busy day to visit my blogs, as well as the companies who choose to reach out to me. The blogging community has added a completely new and wonderful dimension to my life and I am a little awestruck. I might even be a little choked up right now, although my period is starting soon and I just put too many green olives in my tuna salad WHICH IS COMPLETELY RUINING MY DAY, so there’s that.
I guess all I’m trying to say is…peace be with you. The end.
Okay! No segue! Here are some of our favorite family photos from Chicago.
I Think I’m in Love: Dreaming of Ponzi Schemes
Posted on July 29, 2009 · Filed Under i think i'm in love · 15 Comments
My forever-long search for fragrance is over.
How To Properly Hail a Taxi
Posted on July 27, 2009 · Filed Under travel, whoorlito · 22 Comments
Stop taxi, STOP! from whoorl on Vimeo.
Thank you to the taxi cabs of Chicago for keeping my son completely enthralled for hours on end. (Well, just the yellow ones. To the rest of the colors, Wito says YOU SUCK.)
Tips for Buying a Crib
Posted on July 21, 2009 · Filed Under i love products, parentage, photos, whoorlito · 22 Comments
Okay, just ONE tip.
If you think, for any reason, that you might have a child that consistently exceeds the 100th percentile for height, do not buy a Stokke Sleepi Crib. Don’t get me wrong – this crib is stylish, modern and unique. We have enjoyed it thoroughly, and recently converted it to a toddler bed.
However, case in point:
Hello! I’m still 2 years old, yet 6 feet tall! Uh, this is getting a little uncomfortable.
Anyone know of some stylish, modern and unique twin beds?
Favorites
Posted on July 19, 2009 · Filed Under happy happy joy joy, lists, photos · 29 Comments
photo of my boys by the lovely angella (who is more than welcome to visit us again and again)
fried okra
leisurely strolling hand-in-hand with my toddler
carousels
ocean breezes on my face
my husband’s golden olive skin
eating cheetos on road trips
playing the guitar
wito’s marshmallow-like scent (it’s a great mystery!)
finding the perfect lip gloss
brightly-colored peonies
If you had to choose one favorite thing right this very minute, what would it be?
