The Home Stretch

It's January 5th and it's 13 degrees outside. Not your typical fun-time weather, but it is January, so what can I expect. Today begins my final semester at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. I am anxious to complete my education there but simultaneously saddened and hesitant to leave. I have thoroughly enjoyed being in Chicago on a daily basis. I have made many new friends, many of which I hope to work with throughout our respective careers. I am thankful for the opportunity to have been a student under the instructors I have had these four years. But, all things must come to an end and I am ready for the next phase of my artistic endeavors. 

As is usual, I am sitting in a Starbucks while writing this. Actually, let me get more specific. I am sitting in the Starbucks on the corner of Wabash and Jackson in Chicago (just in case you were wondering. . . .) There is actually a really cool and inexpensive Japanese restaurant called Tokyo Lunchbox right across the street from me. They are really fantastic. Fresh sushi and a great assortment of Japanese favorites. If you're ever in town, stop bye. You won't be disappointed. 

Speaking of good Chicago food, I am thinking of gathering a small group of friends and heading down to the Burghoff for some lunch one of these days before the end of the semester. A few of us used to go all the time our Freshman year. It'd be a fun way to look back on our schooling and have a few laughs.

Ta-ta for now. . .

Caleb