tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post6867565320880139096..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Five things I'm looking forward toemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-24408528629806376392015-08-18T09:42:17.542-05:002015-08-18T09:42:17.542-05:00A 12% incline? WOW. I don't blame you for havi...A 12% incline? WOW. I don't blame you for having a sore calf ever since. That sounds super intense! I love the idea of incorporating rowing machines into the rotations!<br /><br />The Wormhole sounds like it would be right up my alley! Back To The Future and Zelda were both my jams when I was growing up. =)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-75774668411389013512015-08-17T16:06:06.134-05:002015-08-17T16:06:06.134-05:00Oh, also, The Wormhole was awesome. It's all 8...Oh, also, The Wormhole was awesome. It's all 80s and 90s (nerdy) pop culture themed! Think Back to the Future and Legend of Zelda! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535047973293442700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-85622119894298485002015-08-17T16:04:57.989-05:002015-08-17T16:04:57.989-05:00Orangetheory was similar to Shred415 except that w...Orangetheory was similar to Shred415 except that we also used rowing machines in addition to the treadmills. I had a good time like I typically do at HIIT-type classes. But, we ran at a 12% incline on the treadmill and I've had a sore left calf ever since! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535047973293442700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-42945140938171166522015-08-17T08:53:44.172-05:002015-08-17T08:53:44.172-05:00Billy Joel is so classic! 52nd Street is fantastic...Billy Joel is so classic! 52nd Street is fantastic and I love River of Dreams, too!!! Yay for your sister visiting in a couple of weeks - that will be so much fun!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-73963053201696253152015-08-17T08:52:59.663-05:002015-08-17T08:52:59.663-05:00Thanks Alexandra! Actually - Billy Joel is at Wrig...Thanks Alexandra! Actually - Billy Joel is at Wrigley on Thursday, August 27 - so you still have time to decide!!! =) FYI - we got our tickets from a resale source (Stubhub, I think) and they were cheaper there than buying from the original source!!!<br /><br />Agreed that Devil in the White City is such an amazing story. Chicago history is absolutely fascinating, isn't it!?!?!?emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-86639489034246704662015-08-17T08:50:59.740-05:002015-08-17T08:50:59.740-05:00Thanks Katie! I was so happy to read your positive...Thanks Katie! I was so happy to read your positive review when you went for Jackie's bachelorette party. How awesome to see one of the Last Comic Standing guys!!! I forget sometimes how prominent Second City is in the world of comedy, given that it's right here!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-57051842373174658582015-08-17T08:50:11.269-05:002015-08-17T08:50:11.269-05:00I heard doors are opening at 5:15 for the 6:15 per...I heard doors are opening at 5:15 for the 6:15 performance. That's not a lot of time! So I'm going to try to get there as close to 5:15 as possible. I hear people are planning to camp out hours in advance!<br /><br />Good luck setting up your classroom!!! I can't believe how quickly the summer has gone by... so many kids have already gone back to school!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-39254453468677889632015-08-15T17:23:23.660-05:002015-08-15T17:23:23.660-05:00I grew up with Billy Joel. My sister and I had hi...I grew up with Billy Joel. My sister and I had his ALBUMS. LOL. 52nd Street is the one I remember most. One of my favorite running songs is his River of Dreams. That will be an awesome concert. I'm looking forward to my sister visiting in a couple of weeks!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-72191682750355348612015-08-15T16:11:41.636-05:002015-08-15T16:11:41.636-05:00I'm so bummed I can't be at Billy Joel thi...I'm so bummed I can't be at Billy Joel this weekend - found out too late. But I hope you have a great time! And I am so excited about Devil in the White City :-) One of my favorite books!Alexandra @ My Urban Familyhttp://www.myurbanfamily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-25429705539367539442015-08-14T19:51:27.979-05:002015-08-14T19:51:27.979-05:00Have fun at the brunch! I went a few weeks ago and...Have fun at the brunch! I went a few weeks ago and then I saw one of the guys on Last Comic Standing! Pretty cool!Katie @ Live Half Fullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14846919632234188480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-36980118612457901372015-08-14T19:22:26.585-05:002015-08-14T19:22:26.585-05:00So jealous you're going to see Billy Joel. I ...So jealous you're going to see Billy Joel. I went to the Broadway in Chicago concert last year and it was fun. We got there a little late and there were so many people. Would love to go again but I have to wait and see how I feel after setting up my classroom.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-47215361684958888852015-08-14T13:31:46.992-05:002015-08-14T13:31:46.992-05:00Awww, Bethany, that is a HUGE bummer that your sch...Awww, Bethany, that is a HUGE bummer that your schedule conflicts!!! But hey, if it helps, I think it is going to be insanely crowded. Some folks have been posting that they are planning to line up hours and hours in advance to get a good lawn spot. So it is nice to see the Broadway shows in the theaters where you have an assigned seat and don't have to worry about fighting for territory. =) Lion King will be epic!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-26567441080664731642015-08-14T12:51:58.987-05:002015-08-14T12:51:58.987-05:00I'm SO bummed I just found out about the Broad...I'm SO bummed I just found out about the Broadway in Chicago concert in Millennium Park yesterday. It sounds AMAZING, but I have meeting at that time on Mondays, so I can't go! Sad day. Had I found out earlier, I would've tried to reschedule. Alas. I'm hoping to see The Lion King when it comes to town later this year, though, so I'll get my Broadway fix then, ideally.<br /><br />Bethany @ Accidental IntentionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-71102286790072772472015-08-14T09:46:58.343-05:002015-08-14T09:46:58.343-05:00LOL - these events are actually spread out all ove...LOL - these events are actually spread out all over the next two weeks! So it probably sounds way more jam-packed than it really is. =) Yay for Roy's!!! Glad to hear that it gets stellar reviews from your friends!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-15705353500154806272015-08-14T09:45:32.775-05:002015-08-14T09:45:32.775-05:00Thanks Erin! You have an amazing memory!!! Yes - I...Thanks Erin! You have an amazing memory!!! Yes - I was incredibly fortunate to win two sets of raffle prizes from PAWS. (I bought 20 raffle tickets that day and going all in definitely paid off. =) )<br /><br />I have heard so much about Orangetheory over the last few months!!! Please let me know what you think. I've never heard of Wormhole but I am super intrigued by the name. I am completely with you on avoiding Starbucks and going to the local places only!!! That rooftop party sounds like it is going to be a blast. Outdoor rooftop parties are the biggest treats known to all Chicago residents during the summertime.<br /><br />Fingers crossed on the weather holding out, too!!! The forecasters are predicting hot and sunny over the weekend and I am praying that they are right!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-48954749615963174832015-08-14T09:36:46.047-05:002015-08-14T09:36:46.047-05:00A day in your kayak sounds heavenly. I pray that t...A day in your kayak sounds heavenly. I pray that the rain holds off for you too!!!<br /><br />Visiting North Avenue Beach on the Friday before the A&W show sounds like a wonderful tradition! I hear you on how schedules get so busy. Sadly, it can be so difficult to get everyone rounded up for these festivities. Hopefully you'll be able to revisit that tradition again someday soon!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-42560951878243408422015-08-14T09:33:56.175-05:002015-08-14T09:33:56.175-05:00Woo hoo!!! Travel safe and see you soon!!!Woo hoo!!! Travel safe and see you soon!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-16007495660993895332015-08-14T09:32:09.713-05:002015-08-14T09:32:09.713-05:00Sounds like such a packed weekend. We have a Roy&...Sounds like such a packed weekend. We have a Roy's here and some of my friends love it.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-34771121558762448952015-08-14T07:39:22.765-05:002015-08-14T07:39:22.765-05:00Oh my gosh! That's a lot of fun stuff you have...Oh my gosh! That's a lot of fun stuff you have coming up! I admit, I'm a little jealous that you have such a willing partner to go with you (or initiate!) all of these things. Also, didn't you also win a RPM gift card from the PAWS raffle, too? Lucky duck! <br /><br />Right now I'm looking forward to trying out an Orangetheory Fitness class this afternoon followed by getting iced coffee from The Wormhole Coffee. I limit my iced coffee consumption to only local shops (no Starbucks here!) so I'm excited to try a new place. Then tomorrow night is our neighbors's rooftop party and I'm really looking forward to that! And hopefully the weather holds out and I can get in a good swim tomorrow morning as well. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535047973293442700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-73021463231150238282015-08-14T07:35:10.136-05:002015-08-14T07:35:10.136-05:00I'm spending the day in my kayak with some old...I'm spending the day in my kayak with some old friends! The rain better hold off!<br /><br />Every year, up until about 2 years ago, a group of my neighborhood friends and I used to go to North Avenue beach on the Friday before the Air and Water Show with all our boys. It was a wonderful day and we made a lot of memories. Now the boys are big and busy, and that tradition has gone away. I'm a little sad about that!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-70722814811700390752015-08-14T07:23:39.922-05:002015-08-14T07:23:39.922-05:00Well what do ya know?! I'm looking forward to...Well what do ya know?! I'm looking forward to one of the same things as you. Lol! We're loading the plane now. See you soon. Shinianenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340969239524875329noreply@blogger.com