February 28, 2010

peace out february

the month of february is never fun for anyone in the midwest. the cold temperatures have lost their luster and your need for sunshine aches deep in your winter wounds. tomorrow, despite being monday, i will gladly welcome march. march means spring. march means birthdays. march means hope. and best of all, march means i'm headed on a vacation in just 18 days.

so what did i do with my last week of february? new things!

taking full advantage of my weekday off, a few of us ventured up 103 floors to the top of the sears willis tower. in all my years living here, i'd never been to the top and now with the glass skydecks installed, it seemed like a good time to get a lil touristy. we got some cool pics and i'm definitely glad i did it, but once was plenty.

saturday a group of us took full advantage of one of the awesome little treasures of our city - the half acre brewery's tour. located just south of darling lincoln square, the tours are every saturday at 1pm. totally free (includes pitchers of beer they urge you to drink throughout) you get to walk through the warehouse and learn brewing process details straight from the owner. definitely a fun way to start your saturday afternoon.

after that, it was an inevitable few hours posted up at a local bar and lots of laughs with friends. an impromptu dinner and hangs with the pup followed. though low key, my morning was welcomed with a 'stop-mixing-booze-headache' and several necessary naps.

have you done any thing new lately?

7 comments:

alexa - cleveland's a plum said...

i would not be able to sit in the window up so high, i would be freaking the eff out!

Sarah said...

those sky decks look terrifying!!

Lovesfool said...

Why do I look like a robot?

Molly said...

Sounds fun! Half acre is right by my new place. I think I might have to check that tour out :)

ANG* said...

only the first step is scary, then you're golden. i promise.

suz, no idea.

molly - do try! i'll come again. did i mention FREE beer? i meannnn twist my arm... ;)

Ashley said...

glass skydecks look amazing!

{eleise} said...

looks like you had fun...i'm so terrified of heights so i don't think i would have enjoyed it as much as you did! =)

i just made my first visit over to chicago for v-day...i love it there but i definitely need to go in warmer weather! =)