It's 7:55 pm and my flight to Cedar Rapids is supposed to leave at 8:10 pm.  So, basically I'm delayed.  AHHHH!! Not very fun because we have the first flight back to Chicago in the morning at 6:00 am.  So, I'm looking at a good 5 hours of sleep if nothing else goes wrong.  I'm a little bored, so I decided to write an entry.  I don't have much to say. 

Life is good, and I don't have much too complain about right now.  I always worry when that happens, though, because I know life doesn't always stay good forever.  Sometimes I feel like something is bound to go wrong.  Instead of enjoying life right now, I often end up just worrying what bad situation is around the corner.  What a stupid way to live!  I should enjoy the blessings God has given me right now, and then trust that He'll always be there even if things get bad. 

Today is a gorgeous November day.  This morning I flew in from Moline, Il.  I was home by 8:00, so I stayed around 'till 9:00 to see Oprah was worth watching today.  Well, it wasn't.  I ended up going to Naperville to discover the cute little shops.  It was so much fun, just walking up and down the streets. 

I stopped for lunch at Einstein Bros. Bagels and had some sort of autumn squash soup (it was soso) and a bagel.  While I was sitting there I though of how great it is to like to do things by yourself.  Don't get me wrong, the thought also crossed my mind that little things in life like that would be great with a friend.  But not everyone can have friends around whenever they want.  Unfortunately, I don't have many friends, and the ones I do, are at work during the week.  UGGG....why do people work??? Ok, back to my point..... I think it's cool to do things by yourself.  Some of my favorite experiences actually have been by myself.  If I was scared, or worried what people would think, life just wouldn't be as much fun, and I'd be super bored all day. 

Anyways, after Naperville, I stopped in Walmart to get some Listerine.  I've had a bit of a sore throat and thought it might help to kill those germs! Then when I got home I put on my workout clothes and went outside for a very pleasant jog. 

Now, I'm sitting at home.....waiting for Rob to get off work.  Which is in like...3 hours.  Ahhhh, what else is there to do???  

I'm in Waco right now hanging out with my college friends for Baylor Homecoming. I've been really anticipating this weekend, because I haven't seen some of these people in a really long time.  But, I'm happy to say, I've had a really good time.  I miss my good friends from Texas.  Last night I went to the traditional Baylor bonfire.  Today I went to lunch with a couple of friends and then to the Baylor/Tech football game.  As usual, Baylor didn't do so good.  Tonight I'll hang out with my sister and brother-in-law who live here.  So, after missing four flights on standby to get into Dallas, I finally made it.  Hope to make it back to Chicago tomorrow. 

In the midst of having fun here, I really miss Chicago, my friends there, and my amazing boyfriend, Rob.  Can't wait to get back. 

Ahhh, what a relief to be out of work and off to a Chicago vacation for 4 days!!! Even though I've lived in Chicago over a year, I still feel like anytime I go downtown, I'm on vacation.  It's just such a cool city.  Anyways, my friends Julee and Trey (now married) from high school and college are coming to visit tomorrow!!!  I'm so excited.  We're going to be busy, busy, busy in the windy city.  Plus we might get to experience a real pumpkin patch (they don't grow pumpkins in Texas) with a hay ride and everything.  A triple date with Caleb and Angela??? 

Last weekend I went home for my cousin's wedding.  The wedding was great.  Marriage is such an amazing thing....committing to love someone for the rest of your life.  The ceremony was simple, but very touching.  It was outdoors on a beautiful evening in a vineyard.  I can't believe my little cousin (1 year younger) is married! 

Right now I'm hangin' out at Rob's apt.  Actually, I'm here to clean, b/c Julee and Trey will at some point end up over here, and I don't want them to think my boyfriend is a messy bachelor that doesn't clean.  Because, that just isn't true.  Yes, sometimes his apartment appears to have spun around and landed again.  But for the most part, its usually okay, and what can you expect from a guy who works all day and then spends the rest of his time hanging out with me.....(and other people, and xbox)?? 

Anyways, life seems great right now.  Mostly b/c I don't have to think about work for a while.  If I could do anything in the world right now, I'd give every working person a one week vacation.