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spring/summer day

I can't decide if today was more spring or summer, but it was pretty awesome.  


After initially being upset because my volunteer activity was canceled (because of NATO), I didn't let it keep me down too long.


I started the beautiful day off with a lovely longish run!  Perfect.
There's this blooming bush about a half mile from my place and it smells SO good right now.  I have no idea what it is, but it's the perfect beginning and end to my run.
it's on the path near Diversey, in case you're wondering
Then I made it to the Farmer's Market for the first time in 2012!
I love the farmer's market.  And I love that I didn't have to go at 8am while the vendors were setting up and hurriedly grab things on my way to work.  Yea for not having to work Saturdays!
There are a few changes this year, but change happens.
I walked away with tomatoes grown outside, asparagus, and bread for $11.  
Which tomato would you rather have?
The one from the grocery store (left) or the one from the farmer's market (right)?
I grabbed off a piece of the fresh bread on my walk (don't judge me, I just ran 9 miles, I was hungry) and immediately had a flashback to México.
(And yes this is right after I decided to start watching my carbohydrate intake... but it's fresh and sooooo good.)
My housemates and I used to LOVE this pan integral (wheat bread) that came in a large loaf from a lady who sold it out of, basically, a shed.  She had somewhat odd, unpredictable hours, but we loved her and were great customers.  Anytime one of the four of us would walk up she knew we wanted a loaf of the pan integral and if something special was happening (or we were having a rough day) we'd get a muffin, etc. (all made with wheat flour).  
We really liked her, especially since we weren't really used to having no wheat options, which is what everyone else sold.
Those loaves were a treat and would go very fast in our house.  It was always a treat when I got one slice.  So here I am with my huge loaf all for myself and I feel quite spoiled.
But it is delicious!


I went on from the farmer's market to donate some things to Brown Elephant.  It was another uncomfortable box to carry.  Not because it was big.  Because it was heavy.  I made it though and I made my donation!


I stocked up on Gatorade and Honest Tea at Jewel because I was happy to see they were on sale for $1.  I know Gatorade is not great for you, but when I want electrolytes in a cold, liquid form, my choices are limited.  I used to love Luna's Electrolyte Splash, but that is gone.  Oh, well.  Gatorade it is.


Then it was relaxation time at the lake.  

Lovely!


Last Saturday was very go go go so it was nice to have a bit of a relaxing day and I'm so happy summer came to visit for the day!


Now I think I'll go back to the lake and watch the helicopters fly overhead (NATO)...
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