Tai Chi Center of Chicago: Tracy Von Kaenel
I’ve been going to yoga classes at the Tai Chi Center of Chicago for almost two years and it is truly my sanctuary. I refuse to go through my stressful work week without attending class with Tracy! I head home afterward a more peaceful, calm, and focused person. Continue Reading →
2010 Awesome
We had quite a busy year and wanted to fill you in on whats been happening with us. We watched 2009 come to a close with a bang – our own Chicago wedding and honeymoon to Mexico was more than we could ever ask for – thank you to those of you who could share our big day with us! Now for the 2010 recap…
Dorothy Argeanton, Jan 12, 1922 – Nov 8, 2010
Today, on the 8th of November, 2010, Dorothy “Dottie” Argeanton passed on from this life on earth. I’m new to the Argeanton family so I didn’t know her as well as everyone else, but she really did make an impression on me with her laughter, smiles, songs, stories and fun-loving personality. Continue Reading →
30th Birthday in Toronto = Excellent
Bobby and I just had a great dinner at the Green Eggplant Restaurant on Queen Street East – with the Hawks game in the background. ;) Nice atmosphere, great service, great food – I highly recommend it for anyone going to the “Beach”.
Florence and The Machine: Rabbit Heart Lyrics
Ever listen to a song about 50 times and then finally after singing loudly in your vehicle to lyrics (that you thought were the words that whole time) happen to NOT be in fact be the words? Well, that’s what happened to me on Saturday during our drive to Toronto, while listening to “Rabbit Heart” by Florence and The Machine. :)
Preloved.ca – Recycled, Reinvented, Sustainable Clothing
Bobby and I aren’t exactly the fashion experts, but today we learned a little bit about smart consumerism and sustainability. Not sure if you’ve ever heard of Preloved clothing line, but we hadn’t yet and now we do. ;)
Oh Happy Day!
I finally got the wedding pictures uploaded to my picassa site so you can all take a look now! Enjoy!
8 days
8 days until I say “I do” to the only man I will be with for the rest of my life. So generous, kind, gentle, handsome, strong, hard-working, passionate, fun, unselfish, + smart. 8 days until I marry my soul mate – the father of my children, my partner in crime, the one that I’ll grow old and gray with – and we’ll be loving every minute of it.
I’m so excited that I feel like my heart is bursting at it’s seams. 4 years has flown by so fast! Words cannot describe the love in my heart for this man…he is truly everything I could ever ask for and more. Thank you Robert Argeanton for all the warmth, love, and happiness you have brought to my life – I promise to give all of that to you for the rest of my life.
The Real Dirt on Farmer John – Must See!
So, I’ve been meaning to post my review of this movie, The Real Dirt on Farmer John on my site for a week now, but haven’t had a chance. My co-worker Heather told me I had to see it because she had just met the main character in person at her local farmer’s market and actually went out to visit his farm. So needless to say, I chucked it on my netflix queue and waited for it to arrive.
The film is about John, the farmer + artist, who is an outcast in his community and overcomes adverse conditions in overall life and in his farming experience. What I find to be the most amazing thing about the film is the amount of digital footage that had been captured over the last 25 years. From 8 mm home movies shot on the farm in the 50’s and 60’s to modern video – you really get this whole-hearted, humorous, heartbreaking and spirited life drama that feels so personal and intimate. You are basically watching his whole life in video snippets with personal narration.
I really don’t want to give away the end, but he ends up finding his way, transforming his land and building upon Angelic Organics – where people work and flourish providing fresh vegetables and herbs to thousands of people every week. People like my friend Heather get a box of veggies and a newsletter every couple weeks and enjoy the benefits of one of the largest Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms in the United States.
You HAVE to watch this movie.
New Addition to Our Home
Bobby and I just got a new plant for our porch at Home Depot! I love it. It’s a winter green boxwood and it stays green in winter and tolerates cold and below freezing temperatures…that’s awesome cause that means I don’t have to have a big green thumb to keep it alive either. Don’t worry I’m going to water it and stuff, but in the past I have had some very sensitive plants that were not making it very far in life due to my lack of proper attention. I’m excited to see something green on our porch, since its so sterile out there at the moment. Hopefully soon we’ll have our chairs and a grill and we’ll be all set.
:) Happy Labor Day weekend my people!
Dallas Trip + Stay at Le Meridian Hotel
Besides the fact that I wanted to write a quick post about what a nice and relaxing time Bobby and I had in Dallas….I also wanted to share with you, some pictures I took of the hotel branding from Le Meridian (where we stayed on Sunday night.) Not only was our room excellent and totally stunning, but I couldn’t help but notice the subtle touches they made with the branding, keys, hotel decor…that really brought the whole experience together.
On the bed in the master bedroom laid a felt-constructed folder to hold the dining menu, important info cards, an adorable do-not-disturb hanger, and a complimentary card with envelope to send something out for business. There were also these great little paper coasters around the room that had funny and/or inspiring quotes on them. My favorite quote in the room was the one lying underneath a water glass illuminated by a chandelier in the master bedroom. It read, “Let us have wine and women, mirth and laughter, sermons and soda water the day after.” -Lord Byron
Ok so onto our great and relaxing trip to Dallas, in which Bobby refused to make any plans (big thank you to him for that considering how awesome the weekend went!)…we got to see Melissa + Juan, Graeme + Geoff, Kris + Jessica, Jason, Jen + Melissa….not in that order or necessarily denoting couples, but you get my drift. lol. Continue Reading →
Great Visit with Jen + Dave
I know its just a photo of Jen and I, but c’mon it’s a pretty dang good photo and I never get to see my sister so I thought I’d put this one up. :) Bobby and I had a blast this weekend and I know Jen and Dave did too. We did all the touristy stuff and made sure to eat some deep dish pizza at Lou Malnati’s, Chicago style hot dogs at the Pier, Rainbow Cones on the South Side, Smoque BBQ and even a little La Pasadita late last night. I think I’m officially on a diet for the rest of my life after this weekend, but it was totally worth all the yummy tastes and obviously the awesome company + conversation.