Oh, Hello there

So, spring break has begun, and I have a class-worth of first drafts to grade. And a bunch of end notes to write. Plus, some other things to take care of during my week off. But, that's not any fun to talk about.

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We just got back from three days in Chicago. It was really sunny and nice the first two days, and on Saturday, when we woke to gallivant around the city before leaving, it was snowing. We walked around the first day till we were tired, ate some good food, then fell asleep. The next day, we drove around the city at lunchtime (not that fun) and met with Emily's old friend Jen. Then we drove out to the Aquarium, and then ate at this Vegetarian diner called The Chicago Diner. Emily got Polenta Lasagna and I got The famous Reuben. Then we had Vegan Irish Carbomb cupcakes. If you ever go to Chicago, go there. It's in Wrigleyville, near Wrigley field. Good food. Good times.

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It was nice to get away from Las Cruces for a few days, and nice to be in a big city. Load and crowded, and totally awesome!

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Here's some random pics of our fun:

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The day we left we were gonna go to Millennium Park, but the wind and snow was really, pretty bad (the wind shook our car around--Awesome). So, we ate breakfast Delicious cafe: A vegan cafe. Then drove to the Planetarium and looked at Space stuff. Then we headed to the airport, and ended up waiting there (our flight was delayed by two hours), and at one point it was delayed by three.

Anyway, we made it home around 10:30pm, and picked up Indie who spent the weekend hanging out with her friends Rory, Melanie, and Josh.

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On the trip I read two books. Both are must reads: Apathy and Paying Rent by Zach Vandezande AND The Mercy Papers by Robin Romm. Read them. They're really good, both for different reasons.

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I'm pretty tired right now, I'm about to fall asleep, so I'm gonna go lay down on the couch next to Em. And watch TV, till I fall asleep for a little nap.

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Later,

Joshua