mojito me.

I feel like I've been covering the exterior quite a bit. 

Figured it's time to bring it indoors, and show a little of our place.

There are still so many projects, and I'm going to do reveal posts as they completed if they ever get there!

Let's start with the best part of the house, shall we?

just around the (chicago) riverbend

I have successfully crossed an item off my bucket list. 

It only took me half the summer :)

We drunkenly booked this adventure with Kayak Chicago- for July 5th. I'm glad we at least knew not to do the early afternoon tour. To our friends who came, you're welcome.

my name is amelia and i love america.

So before we get started here, I'd just like to say that you always have the absolute best time when you least expect it.

I'm terrified to plan my birthday (even though i do it every year), plan a trip's itinerary too much, in general I just don't like to set expectations because you'll always fall short on what you were hoping for.

god forbid i ever get married.

Point is: the least pressure,  inevitably the more fun.

To say this 4th was epic would be an understatement, but I'll try to describe it to the best of my memory.