Written on November 1, 2011
For those of you who might be wondering what I’ve been tweeting about recently with the hashtag #NaNoWriMo – it means “National Novel Writing Month”… and I’m participating!
What emotions are going through me right now?
Nervousness.
Fear.
Anxiety.
Excitement.
Yes, more excitement than anything. 
I’m about to write a book. Whether it is good or bad… whether it is going to remain private or become a New York Times Bestseller… and which of the 3 ideas is going to be written… are all yet to be determined.
But I’m writing a book.
It’s getting crossed off my list of 101 things to do in 1001 days.
And now I better go write.
So hopefully you all can buy my book.
Because being a published author would just be cool.
And if nothing else, it’ll distract me from all things dating related for a while.
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Written on September 8, 2011
Being a tourist in Chicago is a lot of fun. There is so much to do… especially when you are touring the city with a friend that knows what buildings are where and how to find things. Not to mention which bus to take.
{And this is where I tell you that this is a picture-laden post… so bear with me.}
The day before BloggyBootCamp Chicago, I visited Millenium Park with Napwarden and her kiddo’s.
Took the mandatory picture of self in the Bean.
Little Man posing at the Bean
Then we moved on to check out the water area in the park… maybe so that the kiddos could get their feet wet. 
The wall spits water out!
And Miss Peach might have gotten more than just her feet wet.
Crossed over the Chicago River, to be greeted by...
Marilyn... right in front of the Chicago Tribune building.
Then on Sunday, Amy, Jackie & I went to the Willis {Sears} Tower (which was on my 101 things to do in 1001 days list!)…
It’s really tall.
Jackie, Amy & I braving a picture {literally} over the city.
It's a long way down...
I just love Chicago.
Written on August 4, 2011
I went on a little road trip a few weeks ago. I loooooove road trips (which is why this is linked up with “Things I Love Thursday” too.) 1432 miles, 23.5 hours in the car and 6 states later in a matter of 4 days. It was a whirlwind of a weekend that was fun, exciting and a great opportunity to knock another thing off my 101 in 1001 list!
It was a great time to clear my head, really think about life… what I want to do and how I want to do it. Although I can honestly say I’m just as confused about all that as when I left.
Or maybe it was the confusion about where I was?
I mean, after all… I started out in Louisville (pronounced Lou-i-ville, not Lou-e-ville, for those that aren’t familiar) and got to meet up with Dianna and Angie for a crazy-lady-filled-dinner. And trust me when I say we weren’t the crazy ladies.
Here’s the quick {long story short} version of what happened:
We sat. We chatted. We pondered the menu. Dianna ordered Hummus. Angie arrived. We ordered our food. Random Lady walks in & comes up to our table. Random lady asks if there is fish on the hummus. (Um, really?!) Random Lady just stands by table. Julie, Angie & Dianna are uncomfortable. Random lady falls over. Dianna & Angie come to the rescue. Random lady is awake but will not speak. Ambulance & Fire trucks are called. Emergence personnel arrive. Random lady now speaks in full sentences as if nothing happened. Julie lost her appetite after the whole ordeal.
Yeah.
So then I said goodbye to Dianna in the parking lot of Krispy Kreme (oh my goodness, so yum)… and continued my travels southward to Nashville for a visit with Leigh (and then further to Memphis to see Liz on Sunday).
Or maybe I should say Greece… and Egypt? See for yourself in the little slideshow I created to highlight my trip!!
And while I was gone… my 18-month-old nephew taught my brother how to bowl.
Have you done anything fun this summer?
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I’m participating with the Diaper Diaries Things I love Thursday.
