Chicago

 

 

   Every once in a while you need to get out of town, ya know? Explore the world and come back home with a new perspective and hopefully, if you're an artist, some inspiration. Well, my little escape came in the form of a weekend in Chicago.

   This wasn't my first time there, of course. I've made a little habit out of going there every couple years to see the following: 1) the Art Institute of Chicago 2) a Broadway Musical 3) the Blue Man Group.

 

  

 

 This trip I did two out of three. There was a special visitor's promotion going on, so I got to see the: Adler Planetarium, Shedd's Aquarium, Field Museum, and the Art Institute. All of which are within walking distance and sight of eachother. Lucky me, because I'm horrible with directions. Unfortunately, my next stop was across town. After a two hour state of confusion about where I was and where I needed to go, I caught a later than intended showtime by the Blue Man Group. I simply can't get sick of that show, and I highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it before. I got a lot of pictures from the trip, and had a lot of fun...but all vacations must come to an end. 

   I'm back in West Michigan now. No muse or lightbulb has appeared, but I'm feeling much more upbeat and focused. That can't be a coincidence, right?