So last week, at work, we moved into a beautiful new building. It's on the West, just off Michigan Avenue, closer to the lake, and the view is stunning. Now being the newbie, my cube is, of course, the farthest away from the view, but the sunshine still spills in, and everyone seemed so much happier. It's quiet and pleasant and the perfect environment for getting work done. It's much emptier, since most of the company is still on the East campus, but that means fun little walks in the beautiful weather (at least for the next few months).
Work is going great. I'm really getting to delve into the psychology of advertising (which is exactly what I always wanted). Despite the data heavy job description, I've done equal amounts of creative work and have been functioning as somewhat of a pseudo planner, which I love. I'm really getting a hang of data manipulation and building codes and looking for the eloquently coined "Holy S%*t Number." I love it!
I've started exploring housing options, too. Come summer, I'm hoping to have my own place closer to the city, and approximately three more hours of me-time (that are currently wound up in my commute)! My parents are looking to invest in some property, so the search has been a joint effort. They're going to buy a condo, and I'm going to pay them rent and live there. Potentially with my little sister, which would be crazy fun. There are some GORGEOUS condos out there too! It's so exciting!
In other news, I have had zero time to work out. But yesterday, while my dad was running out to get Chicago style Stuffed-crust pizza, I did a quick 20-minute Pilates workout. And I am absurdly sore! I think it's a combination of me being the laziest piece of lard in the world at this point in time, and Pilates being super effective. I'm going to do it every day this week and see if it makes any difference. But it feels good for now!
I am taking my first day off from work on Friday to hang out with my "love interest" (I can't get enough of that term). I can't wait to see him! I'm trying to make some fun plans for us, but being new to Chicago, I can't think of much. But I'm pretty confident that just spending some quality time with each other will do the trick. I am flirting with the idea of a wine-tasting, a trip to Whole Foods, a cooking date (yup, in my parent's kitchen...), and exploring the city together, though. Hooray for fun times with people you love!
To continue on with my very unmethodical post,
I will now proceed to a different topic. BOOKS! I'm currently reading Carmello, and it's a really fun read. The upside of my commute is that I've gotten a ton of time to read. I can't let all my years as an English major go completely to waste! I've been thinking quite a bit about getting a Kindle... but there's just something magical about the entire process of reading. Including the book itself, of course.I'm looking forward to reading more for pleasure, now that school is over (YES!). But I do miss it, especially on special occasions like Green Beer Day :)
But for now I am absolutely, positively content with my life. Living at home is wonderful. Excuse the cheesiness, but it's such a blessing getting to come back home and spend time with my parents after college. Most people don't get that and I'm (trying very hard to) enjoy(ing) every moment of it. And spending time with the sister. Plus, nothing beats my mom's cooking. And her chai.
I hope everyone has a great (sunny) week!
Yours,
A
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