We had a great time in WI, where I met Chris' family and friends and drank a beer for $2.25. Seriously! Also I had a vodka-cranberry for $3. Looking for a recession-proof vacation? Try drinking in the Midwest. It is a good time.
Being in the Midwest (and in a smaller city) got me thinking a lot about the kinds of populations that gather in different regions and the way that affects how people interact and relate to each other. I'm not sure I'd find French lit-loving pals in Kenosha. That said, the community spirit that I felt at one of the local Art Galleries doesn't seem possible in a large city like New York. A deluge of options may not always be preferable; with less choice, it seems like community is forced to build around a smaller outlet, which feels more friendly and welcoming than its big city counterparts.
These thoughts, coupled with the fact that New York has been a tough place for me socially lately, inevitably lead me to think about the next place I'll live (still up for grabs- suggestions are welcome!).
This weekend, I managed to meet up with Leigh and Crussell, who was in town visiting from Atlanta. We had exactly the kind of day I've been dying to have with friends in NY... potluck picnic lunch in Central Park with several hours of talking and lounging.
I've got a bunch of little creative projects wrapping up, one of which is a super-cool gift I made for my brother for his graduation. I have photos to share, but I'd like him to receive it in the mail before I post about it on my blog, so those will have to wait.
On a side note, New York girls have been ROCKING the sundress of late. I seriously passed about 60 dresses I wanted to steal off people's bodies while wandering through the city this weekend. Good job, New Yorkers, for dressing classy and appropriate for hot weather. Looking hot in a cool way.
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