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By Shanna, July 24, 2009 10:30 pm

Tonight was my first experience with meeting  fellow tweeters. Many, if not all, of the ladies at dinner tonight I felt like I’ve known for ages since I follow them but to guess who was who based on who an avatar …well that’s a whole ‘nother story. Some big personalities on twitter don’t necessarily match up with their in person persona (and vice versa) but all in all a stellar gathering at Heaven on Seven. Most of the women at dinner had children and blogged about travel with children – something I know very little about, but it was fantastic to chat with some of the ladies about how they work blogging, tweeting, updating, and travel into their busy lives.  I’m pretty pumped to see what more amazing tidbits I can take away from TBEX.

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By Shanna, July 19, 2009 5:49 pm

I know my blog is still pretty mini but I’m excited to learn from all the fantastic bloggers that will be attending the Travel Blog Exchange coming up on July 26th!  I’ve been helping

Kim & Debbie out by collecting all the great goodies for the swag bags!  My apartment seems to be growing smaller by the day but I know it’s worth it.  The swag bags will be filled from something from Starbuck’s coffee  to Rosetta Stone…and everything in between.  I think this is the first time I’ll be disappointed if I’m not able to snag a bag for myself (for other conferences I’ve attended or worked at generally the most thrilling item inside is a pen or lip balm…so far neither items have shown up at my door but you never know…I’m expecting 34 more boxes (yup, that’s considered a pallet) tomorrow!

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By Shanna, July 1, 2009 9:42 am

I’ve been wanting some nice pictures of myself to put up on my website and use for social media profiles…and to feel pretty.  I’m writing a profile on Monica Zibutis for GoGalavanting – she’s done some amazing destination weddings (stay tuned for that article…coming out in the August issue) …anyway Monica was sweet enough to take some great pictures of me.  I was a little nervous becuase in general becuase I usually hate what I look like in pictures but in-between fits of laughter and embarassment I think I was able to pull it together for a couple really amazing pictures!

Aw, I feel pretty – thanks Monica!

Here are some of my favorites!

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By Shanna, June 30, 2009 6:33 pm

So it could have been worse. I could have been in the car. More than just the front bumper could have been damaged. But finding your car has been hit is freaking a pain-in-the-ass.  Thankfully the girl that backed her moving truck into my car was sweet enough to leave a note with her policy # as well as came out to say hello when she saw me outside taking pictures.  I’ve never had to file a claim before, so I was a little more than frustrated, and of course I cried… a lot (but that tends to be my default reaction to any emotion I’m feeling).  I’m hoping everything gets settled soon, but it will probably drag on a bit.  I pretty much have zero confidence in the insurance companies.  I called her insurance originally and filed a claim, then called mine just to see whats up. And my insurance company was no help at all.  I feel like this situation has definately put another nail into the “get-rid-of-the-car” coffin. aaaarrggggg.

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By Shanna, June 22, 2009 1:51 pm

Summertime in Chicago is awesome – it’s one of the reasons I love this city so much.  Sure it’s hot, humid (ok soggy might be a better word) but the sun is out, people are out, and there are so many wonderful things to do.  Streets are lined with outside cafes, the lakefront is covered with sunbathers, rollerbladers, and bikers.  Festivals, book fairs, and farms markets start popping up around every corner….and I love it all.  But one of the things I’ve just recently discovered which make Chicago eve more awesome are the free concerts in Millennium Park. This weekend I went to two concerts, set out a lil picnic and had some wine. perfect way to spend a nice, warm summer evening.