After a bunch of travel through April, I was home for all of May. Nicer weather in Chicago brings all the fun. Chicago people LOVE their summer so there’s a lot to do. It’s fun to see people coming out and enjoying themselves.
5 Things I’m Loving Lately
AIDS Garden Chicago finally opened! The AIDS Garden Chicago is the newest public park in Chicago. It memorializes those lost to the early HIV/AIDS epidemic and honors those still fighting the disease. It’s located on the Lakefront just south of Belmont Harbor (and can be seen from my building). Anchoring AIDS Garden Chicago is ‘Self-Portrait,’ a 30-foot tall sculpture by iconic late artist and activist Keith Haring. This sculpture is the only one of its size in existence. It’s been here since 2019 but the park has a number of other elements and it turned out beautifully. The park sits on the spot of the Belmont Rocks gathering spot important to the gay community.
The Great British Baking Show on Netflix. We’re late to the party on this one, but The Husband and I are really enjoying it. We started (randomly) with Season 5. It’s especially a good counterpoint to Ozark which we just finished. We enjoyed it but it was HEAVY.
The sunrise! I haven’t been up early enough most days (before 5:00 AM) but when I have been, it’s been amazing!
Cocojune Overnight Oats. I found this delicious vegan yogurt at the National Restaurant Show. It’s a coconut based yogurt that actually has a nice tart taste and the right texture. They have a new overnight oats product that’s just delicious. I got some from Imperfect Foods in my bi-weekly order and I’m hooked!
Unexpected wins! I planned a virtual 50th event for one of my closest college friends. We’re all “over it” when it comes to Zoom fun, but it’s not fair to ignore Kathy because she skipped a grade. We were going to do a tarot card reader but it was booked. We went with a mind reader and magician who had 5 star reviews on AirBnB experiences. He was amazing! Check out his amazing audition for America’s Got Talent on YouTube.
What are you loving/not loving at the moment? Please share it in the comments.
I’m linking up with Darlene, Michelle, Renee, Jenn and Zenaida, for Fit Five Friday. Join us!
Have a great weekend!