Streams of Consciousness.

Usually, when I post something on the blog, it's carefully crafted (some better than others) and it's a topic I've been thinking about for awhile.  However, I decided to try something new and provide you with a stream of consciousness instead.  The following thoughts are NOT premeditated, and as a result, I make no apologies for what you're about to read.  (Note:  I added photos after writing to make it pretty.)


STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS #1:


7/9/12 (3:50 p.m.) - As many of you know, I do not work in the summer.  Oh, the perks of being an educator:)  As a result, I usually try to fill my days with a workout, blogging, errands/chores, and time with friends and family.  Overall, I feel pretty pleased with the way my summer has turned out.  Yet, at the same time, I feel that I haven't done ENOUGH.  Over the past two days, I've felt pretty bored.  Sure, I read three books in less than three days, I saw "Magic Mike" (WHICH WAS NOT SO MAGIC!),  I worked out a total of four times (I know, I know - it's an addiction), and I watched a lot of Bravo.  And I KNOW that I will be begging for this free time once I have children.  But seriously.  Sometimes I get so bored that I get headaches.  THIS ISN'T NORMAL.

(This is what I do in the summer.  Cook.  And bake.  WHO AM I???)

STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS #2:


7/9/12 (3:55 p.m.) - I'm really starting to loathe Facebook.  I will never, EVER understand why its acceptable for people to leave not-so-veiled status updates about what they're going to do to their husbands that evening.  Or those who discuss the bathroom habits of their children.  I suppose everyone is entitled to share whatever they want online, but for me, it's just become a bit much.


(Ok.  Now I feel officially bitchy.  Please don't hate me?)


STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS #3:


7/9/12 (4:01 p.m.) - I know I've lived here for seven years (or is it eight???), but Chicago is really gorgeous in the summer.  There is always SO much to do and see, and it's as if the lights come on once May hits.  I wonder if other big cities are the same way?  Street fests galore?  Gorgeous views?  Lots of food?

STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS #4:


7/10/12 (8:17 a.m.) - My head hurts.  Thank you, red wine.  However, I DO feel particularly blessed that I can have some cocktails on a Monday night, and sleep in the next day BECAUSE IT'S SUMMER!  (To be clear, even though I don't work in the summer, I very rarely go out during the week...)


STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS #5:


7/10/12 (8:26 a.m.) - I am really happy to be running again.  Granted, I am taking it slow AND I rolled my foot the other day due to sheer clumsiness, but MAN!  It feels good to be back.  And in new shorts, to boot!  To be honest, when I bought these shorts, I felt super self-conscious, but I don't care.  I love them.

STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS #6:


7/10/12 (8:31 a.m.) - I really want to plan a girls trip (Can you tell that I am watching the RHONY?).  Like, a BIG girls trip.  To Napa.  Or London.  But at the same time, I don't want to be in charge.  I'm tired of planning.

Will you share a random thought with me???