Last night I checked off one more thing on my summer bucket list.
See a movie in the park.
I ventured to a large, grassy area with Danielle, Alaina, Alaina's boyfriend Mike, and Colleen and Nick, Danielle's friends from Crossfit. We came prepared with blankets, all kinds of yummy snacks, and plenty of wine. I also brought my laptop, of course. Because it makes sense to try and do work at such an event, doesn't it?
Then I remembered you don't get internet in the middle of the park. Which is probably a blessing because what kind of crazy person tries to do work while seeing a movie in the middle of the park with night stars and city lights beyond the screen? It felt nice in that moment to just watch the movie. drink wine. laugh. and be happy.
As I sat there last night, I laid down and took a second to stare at the stars. Something about doing that always makes me feel like a little kid again. As I was laying there, I felt the biggest wave of peace and happiness rush over me. Myself a year ago would have laughed if you told me I would be sitting on a blanket with Alaina and Danielle in Chicago watching a movie in the park. But here I am. In Chicago. Working with people I admire. Offering design services. Having fun. Doing things I thought were so beyond reality for me. And no matter how many things are unsettled right now, I knew in that moment that I'm exactly where I'm meant to be. And there are so many more things to come that I haven't even dreamed of yet. And I mean this for everyone. Do not underestimate yourself.
You just never know where you'll be in a year.
lovelovelove.
-C
(thank you to Miss Danielle for the last two photos thanks to her iPhone)
Love moments like this! You should be so proud of chasing your dreams to where you are now--and I bet it's only going to get more amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove it. :)
ReplyDeleteI did this in D.C. this summer, too - it's one of the best summer activities I can think of :) I'm so happy to hear everything is going well for you! You've inspired me to do a lot of thinking about my future plans, and I can't wait to see where your career and life are headed.
ReplyDeleteSo true! I've come so far in a year it's truly amazing looking back. I've always wanted to see a movie in a park, looks so fun!
ReplyDeleteStephanie
Thank you for the reminder! We all need those from time to time (especially me). I love that movie event in the park in Chicago, glad you had fun! I found they do it here in LA too, but it is in a cemetery (spooooky)!
ReplyDeletexx Jen
What a wonderful feeling!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I love that they have movies in a park, that is just too cool!
I love getting those feelings! They only come up every once in a while but when they do it's so reassuring. :) I also love movies in the park (yet another bonus of living in a city) and stargazing (when you can actually see the stars behind the city lights). I hope you have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteI bet that was a wonderful feeling. Don't work so much! Enjoy moments like that more often!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! It was so nice seeing you last Sat, even if for just a second!
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