Day 29: I Feel Like Such a Grownup Today

There's something about making homemade soup that somehow leaves me feeling like a culinary superhero..maybe it has something to do with having grown up on canned soup as a kid.

Day 28: At Least I Don't Have to Worry About Parking

There might be crazies and it might be crowded, but it beats trying to find parking downtown any day.

Day 27: Sparkly Pretties

This is my unworn skinny dress...someday I WILL fit into it. Until then, it'll be hanging on my closet door.

Day 25: Room with a View

It was the best shot I could get tonight with my cat, Katie, trying to make a run for it when the patio door was open (poor thwarted kitty).

Day 23: My Favorite Inspiration to Pay My Bills

This is one of my favorite stamps that I picked up years ago at the museum store. And yes, I am late AGAIN in posting.

Day 22: White After Labor Day?

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Day 21: Introducing Katie, My New Feline Daughter

I think she's gorgeous. But being her new mom has nothing to do with that of course. 

Day 20: Rainy Beauty

Day 19: One Nice Thing About Puddles

They can sometimes give me a really awesome shot.

Day 18: Big City, Bright Lights

Big city, bright lights, late again in posting my daily entry. I took this walking from work to the el train.

Day 17: Glow in the Dark Trees

Day 16: Exclusive: Cats Prepare Early for Halloween

Day 15: My Dream Job in Baking

I'm convinced I would be perfect as a bakery taste tester. I would never be late to that job. EVER.

Day 14: Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Day 12: As If I Needed an Excuse...

Day 11: My Rush Hour

Not my train unfortunately. But I did get a seat when mine did show up.

Day 10: Chicago - My Kind of Town

Even in January...well, okay it's my kind of town depending on the wind chill.

Day 9: Brightness on a Dark Day

This painting reminds me of the need for more bright colors in my life.

Day 8:Peekaboo

I confess. I always check through my peephole before leaving the apartment to make sure nobody is out there who would see how messy my apartment is at times :) 

Day 7: Self Portrait

Day 6: Beauty Beats the Blahs

Day 5: Carrying their Burden Bravely

I love how these leaves and branches are able to carry the weight of the snow without bending to it.

Day 4: Turning the Corner on Winter

I got to leave a little early from work today so I was able to enjoy a little sun despite the cold. My spirits always get a boost when the days start getting a little longer.

Day 3: Brr, Baby, Brr

I love when Lake Michigan starts to freeze. It always creates this cool kaleidoscope effect.

Day 2: The Kindness of Friends

I got this from a friend  a few years ago as a gift for my birthday. It's a happy reminder to call her soon to get together for lunch.

Day 1: Something to Make Me Smile

This appeared a few days after my cat,Data, crossed over. Somehow my hallway light took my couch, the bottom half of a cat carrier and a pillow and gave me this. I like to think of it as a sign that Data is saying hello.