Sunrise Cruise on Lake Michigan It certainly isn’t every day that I wake up at 4:00am and head out for a sunrise cruise on Lake Michigan. One could even argue it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. An early start time wasn’t going to get in the way of this lucky chance. I seized the (early) moments and…
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GO BIG, OR GO HOME… Roughly nine months ago I left my agency job and took the plunge into freelance. Freelance…such a scary word. Feels more like free-fall some days. But the motivation behind my decision is plenty to keep pushing me forward. The motivation – allow myself a more flexible schedule to help my…
To-Do: Chicago River Cruise
THE CHICAGO RIVER: RICH WITH HISTORY If you’ve ever been to Chicago, you’ve more than likely noticed the Chicago flag. It’s iconic and timeless design, simple yet strong, is one of my favorite examples of graphic design excellence. Every symbol is there for a reason, each one representing an important component of the city. It’s…
Spring Flight
Eye to eye with Chicago skyscrapers… “It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day. That’s where transformation happens. That’s how change occurs.” – Jillian Michaels Transformation requires patience. It doesn’t happen overnight. During the transformation process change is inevitable. Change. It’s hard for a lot of people.…
High Above New York
WHAT’S STOPPING YOU? I’d bet we’ve all heard this saying in some form or another, but I think Mark Twain’s version sums it up best: “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from…
Bridge to Brooklyn
“There is scarcely any passion without struggle.” – Albert Camus Sometimes I hit a wall and can’t write a thing. Writers block? Uninspired? Am I just too busy to calm my mind, set aside time, and get the words out? Or perhaps it’s my ongoing struggle which causes me to anticipate the worst rather than…
Ice Cold Chicago
Temperature: -2°F “…the cold never bothered me anyway.” -Elsa I run hot. And by that, I don’t me I run (ha! that will be the day) I mean my internal body temperature always seems warm. Maybe this is why winter in Chicago has never bothered me. In fact, I welcome the cold temperatures. The variety…
A Day in the Park
Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness. It’s no secret that I love a good excuse to wander around the parks the Chicago. Lucky for me, Nick was recently contacted by the nonprofit Love Your Melon with the opportunity to share a #selfie for a good cause. For those who…
Night Flight
Helicopter adventures over Chicago… Shooting from a moving helicopter, 2,000 feet in the air, above the city, at night, is HARD! My previous heli flights over Chicago were all during the day. I took for granted that when it’s bright outside, and your settings are right, it’s relatively easy to get a sharp shot. But…
Goodbye, October.
Fall in love with the colors of autumn. There is a lot to love about fall. Apples, apple cider, apple-cider cinnamon donuts, cooler temps, cozy sweaters, leather boots…I could go on and on. But my favorite part about the transition time between summer and winter is the amazing colors found in nature. From the time…