Around here...- Brady

Things have been pretty quiet. I got my wish - I'm back in my safe, predictable routine. Get up. Work out. Go to school (or get set up to work from home). Have dinner with Kevin. Read or watch TV. Go to bed. No complaints, of course, but the highlights of our weeks feel a little bit less blog-worthy than ziplining through the rainforest.

Nonetheless, here's what we've been up to.

Last weekend Kevin and I finally made a trip down to the Garfield Park Conservatory. It was really pretty and really interesting, and I think that visiting botanical gardens in the winter is a good antidote for the cold.

Another January favorite has, for me, been attending a new yoga class. Groupon had a crazy deal - a pass good for 30 fitness classes at gyms around the city for $20 (total - so less than $1 per class). I've been using mine to go to Sat Nam Yoga, which is a studio set up in an old Victorian style house. I go to a sunrise class on Thursdays and love it. I think I may bring Kevin with me next week.

Let's see...what else? Both Kevin and I recently read the book High Fidelity and really got into it. We're watching the movie tonight. And I'm now powering through Anna Karenina for my book club. (Yes! Finally part of a book club!)

Oh, and Bridgeport. We really like to drive down and visit the only neighborhood in Chicago that reminds me of La Porte. We went last night for an art exhibit and dinner at an Italian deli.

And, finally, we've been enjoying mild temperatures and sunny skies. (Although it can snow anytime, as far as I'm concerned. I'm a little worried Chicago's going to go an entire year without snowfall.) This morning we ran the 5-6 miles downtown and ate breakfast together at Grahamwich. Kevin went into his office to work for a couple of hours, and I headed home on the train. Nice way to start the weekend.

And that's about it! Happy Saturday to you - stay warm and keep your fingers crossed for snow.