It’s the first weekend of the month, so I‘m linking up with Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date. We’re having faux fall here in Chicago and you know I’m here for it! I love fall temps and fall vibes even if they may be short lived.
What is the Ultimate Coffee Date? Imagine we are having coffee together… this post is what I would tell you. So grab a cup, “listen” and then tell me what is going on with you in the comments, please!
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that I’m excited for fall! I love the cooler weather for running and exploring the city. I have the Chicago Marathon and NYC Marathon, Open House Chicago and lots of other Chicago fall fun to look forward to. I’d ask what you have on tap for fall.
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that I went to a bird watching event with Arc’teryx and three PhD students who are birding experts and it was so much fun. We have a beautiful bird sanctuary at Montrose Harbor and the cold air brought in a ton of birds. The other cool thing is that there’s access to the beach and harbor, so we saw some water birds and learned about the plovers. More reasons to love Chicago!
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you I’m gritting my teeth reading The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami. The use of AI and personal data to predetermine who may commit crimes and the persecution of women with no evidence is a bit too close to home for me in this moment. I also read The Perfect Marriage and The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose based on a friend’s recommendation. I liked the first one but would skip the second one. What are you reading?
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that The Husband and I haven’t landed on a fall/anniversary trip destination yet and I’d ask for your suggestions. Some top places we’re considering for this November are Portugal, Morocco and Croatia. Any other suggestions or tips?
If we were having coffee… I’d ask for a recap of your summer. I did a “highlight reel” on Instagram and realized that I did a lot more than I thought including a few concerts, running tours, visits from friends and trips to Colorado and Oregon. I also started a TikTok account recently and I feel like someone’s Boomer grandma, but I’ll keep trying!
If we were having coffee… I’d ask “what’s happening by you?” Please tell me in the comments!
I’m linking up with Darlene, Michelle, Jenn and Zenaida, for Fit Five Friday. Join us!
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