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Today I am thrilled about:

1. My dad was making fun of me for a selfie I posted on Instagram yesterday (#shame)... but I was quick enough to get a screen shot of his impression!

Priceless.

2. We went to an AWESOME Halloween party this weekend. Our host just posted about it and you need to check it out here!

Oh, you're thinking about passing up that link? Don't you dare. It was serious business. I walked into the guest bathroom... and the tub was full of blood and body parts.

This it the first year since high school that I've put effort into my costume and I was pretty happy with the turn out! Breck went as a birthday boy and I was "a piece of cake."

Best part? My costume cost less than $10! Just foam board, streamers and some ribbon to pull it together!

3. Allegiant came out! And Ender's Game is coming out in less than a month! And JK Rowling is working on an addition to the Harry Potter franchise! And SURVIVOR IS SO AWESOME THIS SEASON! Pretty much I am fan girling about everything all the time.

4. Breck sent me this text:

Women: Get yourself a good man.

Men: Send this type of thing to your to your woman. Because after I was done treating myself, I was so happy with him I went and him some shoes I know he's had his eye on. Win win.

P.S. That Barnes and Noble suggestions? Swoon... he knows me so well!

5. It's FALL! Which mean's CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Have you noticed I'm getting excited?

Are you ready for this???

The Christmas music is coming... and there is NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO STOP IT! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

And... it looks like we haven't stepped out into the sun since 2011.

This past week was incredible. Breck and I traveled to Chicago with a few of my coworkers to attend the Story Conference. Breck was very excited to have an entire conference named after him.

We crammed in A LOT in 5 days (left with 100 pictures on my phone, came back with 800) but pinky promise I'll keep it brief!

Day 1

What is it about being in a plane that makes you feel so alive? The eminent threat of engine failure followed by a plummet to your death? Yes.

Day 2

Travel Trip: If you go to Chicago, head to Walgreens and ask for a 7 day CTA pass. It's only $28 dollars and the buses and L can take you anywhere your heart desires!

OMG. Top left. Where is Ursula???

This tiger was such a cheeser.

What does the fox say?

I don't know. But I love it.

The Story Conference started on day 2! We were in a dark cathedral with lightening flashing through the stained glass windows... when the ceiling came alive! They had an awesome projector show to kick of the night, totally made me feel like I was in the great hall at Hogwarts!

We finished off the day by watching Blood Brother, a.k.a. the best, most haunting documentary I've ever seen:

It's screening across America so look it up. Everyone should see this movie.

Day 3

9 AM Paper Route concert? Why not.

Followed by this Austrailian beat boxer? That makes total sense. (You should watch this!!! All of it!)

One of my favorite presenters from that day was Chuck Anderson. He inspired me to start doing something I love everyday. If you follow me on Instagram you might of noticed that I've been posting a daily doodle. That will switch to my blog (tab at the top) so that I don't overflow Instagram feeds! Any requests are welcome. If you have a quote you want done just comment on the page and I'd be happy to do it!

Each piece of this pizza is like 5 pizza's stacked on top of each other. Breck (who can eat a large pizza by himself) could barely get through 2 pieces! Oh and my old internship building!

One of my favorite places in the city.

Finding bits of home at The Chicago Tribune Building.

We went and saw The Book of Mormon Musical! For my thoughts on that click here.

Day 4

My favorite speaker of this day was Alex Chen, the director of Google Creative labs. He's the guy who created the Google Guitar. He is a genius. I don't even get ow his brain works. Here's another one of his personal projects that turns the New York subway system into a tune.

Skyhigh selfie. Breck was at the Braves v. Cubs game so I went exploring on my lonesome.

Travel Trip: I recommend the CityPass if you head to Chicago. You get all the tickets to the biggest attractions, save a bunch of money, and get to skip all the lines! Hallelujah!

Fancy work dinner at a Brazilian Steakhouse. Vanilla soaked apricots? Nectar of the gods.

Oh just my boss and my husband trying to change a strangers tire in the middle of the city. Two hours later... she still had a flat tire and we were sprinting through Union Station to get the last train! We made it... with one minute to spare!

Day 5