I can’t believe it’s the last Ultimate Coffee Date link up of the year! I‘m linking up again with Coco @ Running with Perseverance, Lynda @ Fitness Mom Wine Country, & Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner for the last “Ultimate Coffee Date” of 2015. What is the Ultimate Coffee Date? Imagine we are having coffee together… this post is what I would tell you. So grab a cup and “listen” and then tell me what is going on with you in the comments, please!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that… It’s my birthday! Double 4s. Where does the time go? The Husband and my old friends will tell you that I LOVE my birthday. Being the youngest child in the house, and the only girl, I did not get a lot of decision making authority growing up. My birthday was the one time per year where I got to pick where we ate, what we ate, etc. I even got to sit in the front seat of the car. Yes, that is how old I am. These days, I love my birthday because I hear from friends and family far and near on social media and in real life. It is always amazing to connect and re-connect.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that… I just listened to two of my fave podcasts of the year from Third Coast Audio Festival. Re:sound‘s Gwen Macsai hosts “Best of the Best: The 2015 Third Coast Festival Broadcast,” showcasing the winners of the 2015 TC / Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition for best radio stories of the year. They highlighted: Mayday Mayday (Best New Artist), Betrayed by Silence (Radio Impact Award), Structural Integrity (Best Documentary: Bronze Award), Britney (Skylarking Award) and The Living Room (Director’s Choice Award). Then, Hour 2 of Best of the Best featuring the Best Documentary: Gold Award winner. In this hour, you’ll hear: Burma’s Rohinga: Easy Prey for Traffickers (Best News Feature), 695BGK (Best Documentary: Honorable Mention Award), Sounds Up There (Best Documentary: Silver Award), and Sight Unseen (Best Documentary: Gold Award). The Living Room and Sight Unseen were such moving stories – I heard them earlier in the year and loved being reminded of them and listening again. They also featured an episode of Mystery Show that I enjoyed but my vote would have gone to my fave Belt Buckle.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that… We are having our annual cookie exchange today but it will be super extra special because it is doubling as a baby shower for our friend, Molly. Plus it’s my birthday and there will be cake and lots of frosting! It’s a win-win-win. I am a super terrible baker so I made peanut butter fudge again and a no bake cookie that I love. Trust me, this is better for everyone!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you… Not to forget to enter the Windy City Bloggers Collective “Gifts That Give” Gift Basket. I contributed an awesome headband from Finds’ fave Janji, a super soft, eco-friendly gray logo-T from Fibre Athletics and a silver “Fighting Hunger” necklace from Half United (1 necklace = 7 meals) that I got in a FabFitFun box last year. There are several other great gift baskets to vie for HERE, as well.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you… You should check out Fibre Athletics. They are a new, Chicago based clothing and lifestyle company. They are a Chicago Fair Trade Certified Company sourcing organic and recycled materials from ethical companies, finding or custom-making trims in the US, and producing locally. They are also producing some cool events and trips. Check out their Indiegogo campaign HERE. I met their founder Steve Sullivan through my friend Sangeeta so I got to check out their gear. I also supported the campaign and will get an awesome Everywhere Jacket – maybe for The Husband.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you… Happy Hanukah to those who celebrate. As a kid I used to get upset when it coincided with my birthday (less presents) but now I dig it. Are you ready for the holidays?!
Wow! I have rambled on long enough – our coffee will get cold! What would you have told me? Please let me know in the comments. See you for virtual coffee in 2016!
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