welcome, summer

Last week was the summer solstice, and today Chicago officially hit 100-degrees with a heat index in the 110 to 115.  It's miserable outside, and I am not a fan of the heat.  Anyone who knows me will not be surprised to hear that I would rather have a cold, snowy day over a hot, humid day any day of the year.  I am trying to keep cool by staying inside with places that have a/c, wearing light clothing, drinking lots of water and eating tons of ice cream.  Yes, summer has arrived.  

It is also the time for summer bucket list.  Last year's list, I did not complete (and am ok with that fact).  I did not even come close to crossing off all the items, but this year, I hope to cross off all, if not most, of the items listed.

• Bike to work (ideally once a week, but also only on the really nice days)
• Start swimming (first, need to purchase a one-piece swimsuit)
• Spend time relaxing on the beach
• Visit the Art Institute of Chicago to wander the Roy Lichtenstien exhibit (ends 9/3)
• Roller Derby - enough said
• Paint kitchen curtains
• Visit the Galos Caves
• Antiquing in Indiana!