Time is not on my side

Well, I've definitely been slacking. I wanted to finish 1,000 words by the end of the week (my deadline was yesterday), but between starting the new job, paperwork for the new condo, and taking a short (but much needed) weekend trip to Chicago for the Taste, I quickly ran out of time. So my goal for this Sunday is to have between 1500 and 2000 words. We'll see how that works, won't we?

But I did have fun this weekend. I haven't been home for the 4th of July in years, so I got to see the fireworks on the Lake and it was pretty awesome to hang out with my best friend and eat a lot of food. That's what the Taste of Chicago is, a crowded, wonderful resturant, with crazy, drunk people stumbling around, trying not to spill their beer. It's funny, the last time I went to the Taste was I was underage. Now I get to wear this really cool bracelet to let the beer stands know I'm allowed to drink. How times have changed. Yummy, yummy chocolate covered strawberries. Not yummy, nummy. 10 times better than yummy.

I'm taking another road trip back there this weekend, though. My other best friend (I have 5 total, by the way) is getting married next month and I'm one of the bridesmaids. Her bridal shower's on Sunday, so I'm thinking I shouldn't miss it. Which reminds me, I need to buy her a shower gift. It's a good thing I have a new day planner, or I might be very lost right now.

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