It's Friday!

Last week, I had a gig as a Brand Ambassador Dental Hygienist in which I promoted the Sensodyne Dental Health Spa at Fiestas Puertorriquenas (Puerto Rican Festival).  It was pretty cool because Humboldt Park isn't my usual stomping ground.  I got to step outside my comfort zone and experience another part of Chicago.  I got to meet a lot of really cool people and spread the word out about how to help prevent acid erosion.  I was able to network with local hygienist which was ideal because I am looking for work out here now.

I had Puerto Rican food for the first time.  I really enjoyed the arepas.  Here are some pictures from the festival.

Combo Plate: Rice, Chicken and Plantains

I call this Lechon

Arepas, YUM! The corn and cheese fusion!

Sensodyne Dental Health Spa

Humboldt Park

I thought this week was going to be pretty chill, but it was quite the opposite.  I ended up going on a casting call, had an interview then followed up with a working interview.  I also got some good news this week.  I am a licensed RDH in Illinois, that's why I was able to do that working interview.  I found out earlier this week.  I honestly thought I wouldn't find out until next week.  Hence, I assumed I would be pretty free.

I also got a call back from the casting call.  The clients were very happy with me, but I was unable to commit to the shoot day because I will be out of town and already have commitments for those dates. So I am kinda sad about that because it was a good opportunity.  Oh well, perhaps next time.

I am hoping next week will be a bit more chill.  I just have one event that I know of.  I am super excited because sushi is involved.

I am waiting for my other half to come back from the gym so that we can get some strawberry custard ice cream. It's my reward for such an eventful week.  Off to make some dinner, it's going to be chicken salad or chicken wrap.  We'll see what happens in the kitchen.

Wanderlust Chicago & CHGO DSGN

This past weekend, one of my dear friends came to visit me.  She introduced me to Wanderlust.  We did Yoga in the City at Grant Park.  It was a great event and the day was perfect, sun and all.  I've never done one of these and am really glad I did.  Thanks Linh!

We snagged some great freebies and got to try some new products.  I would definitely come out to another one of these events and would encourage anyone to.  Since it was quite warm that day, I got a little sunburned.  Next time, I will have to use the sunscreen spray.

Here are some pictures from our Wanderlust adventure. #WLChicago +Wanderlust

Butler Field. Wanderlust Chicago.  What a great backdrop to practice yoga!

Yoga in the City

Getting ready to unleash our inner yogis.

After Wanderlust, we checked out the CHGO DSGN exhibition going on at the Chicago Cultural Center. This is really cool exhibition featuring pieces of recent objects and graphic design curated by Rick Valicenti.  I would highly recommend checking this exhibition out if you are in the area or planning a visit to the Chicago area.

Here are some of my favorite pieces. 

Symbols 

Green River

Yesterday, we watched the dyeing of the Chicago River. This happens between Columbus and Wacker Drives.  The best views are on the east side of the Michigan Ave. bridge, the west side of the Columbus Dr. bridge, or upper and lower Wacker Dr. between Michigan Ave. and Columbus Dr.

Chicago knows how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.  About 45 pounds of vegetable dye color is used to dye the Chicago River between Columbus and Wacker drives. Another event is the St. Patrick's Day Parade.  Through the city there are events in Irish Pubs and etc...

Our day started out early.  It is best to get there around 9 am to watch the dyeing of the river. Here's a clip of how they get the river to turn green.

View from upper Wacker Dr.

View from the Michigan Ave. bridge looking west.

Panoramic view of the Chicago River from the Michigan Ave. bridge.

Kayakers and crewers in the green river.

Afterwards, we headed over to Do-Rite Donuts to try their selection of donuts.  I was not a fan; I thought they had a sub par selection and the glazed selection was lacking in texture.  It did not taste fresh.  The carrot cake donut was pretty good.  I am not a cake donut fan, but this one was pretty good. I do like the giant donut in their store front.

I prefer Doughnut Vault over Do-Rite Donuts.

We met up with Daun and checked out a couple of bars/lounges.  Theory was the first stop. Then had some grub at XOCO.  And then checked out Fedora Lounge.  After that we called it quits.

Frank and Daun at Fedora Lounge.

Green beer for St. Patrick's Festivities.

It was fun checking out the festivities and seeing all the people dress up.