A Harmless Obsession

When the husband and I moved to Chicago, we were convinced that we would move into a huge “3 Flat” apartment or a vintage apartment by the lake. We were looking at one of the latter with our awesome agent, Marissa, and she suggested that we check out a more modern place (circa 1953) with a beautiful renovation and a fantastic view. The lobby of the building is very 50s mod – think Mad Men – and the husband LOVED it. I thought that it looked a bit like an old age home and there were a lot of old folks milling around, too.

Our building. The husband gets mad when I make fun of it. I think it looks like it belongs in Miami... in the past!
Our building. The husband gets mad when I make fun of it. I think it looks like it belongs in Miami… in the past!

The moment we walked in and saw the unbelievable view and amazing renovation, we were completely sold. That was over 7 years ago. I am still in awe of how beautiful Lake Michigan is in every season. That is where the obsession comes in. Since I got an iPhone in 2009, I have been a wee bit obsessed with taking photos at sunrise. If you are my Facebook friend, this may be no surprise to you as I am often moved to post the pics.

Surprisingly, I posted less than one per week last year. During the polar vortex, I got a bit carried away. I decided to share some of my favorite front window pics here today.

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This was taken one morning – no filters. Got the most “likes” on my FB page – 115!
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Polar vortex! I LOVE when the water is warmer than the air and it all all steams up like this!
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My cover photo on FB. Love the clouds and placid water.
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More of the usual…
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Last winter – the melting ice looked a bit diseased!
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Beautiful sunrise!
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No filters here either – amazing, huh?
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More of the “same”…
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Nice summer morning – the caption on FB was “the only cool place in Chicago – the lake” (July 18)
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Awesome cloudy, windy morning!

Thank you for indulging me. I have to say, I have probably taken 500 pictures out my window or more since we moved in. I can’t believe how beautiful it is. I am so grateful that we live in a place that fills me with awe and wonder most days. How many people can say that? 

Do you have any “harmless obsessions?”

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