my brothers

today i went to chicago with my brother jon and his wife gisela. when we were down there we met up with my little brother cameron. it was the st. patricks day celebrations in the city. the parade was quite pathetic. and the city was crawling with stupid, drunk people.

BUT it was really fun to hang out with my brothers. i dont know if we've ever chosen to just spend the day together doing something. i really, really enjoyed it. also the weather was BEAUTIFUL. it was high forties and sunny. we walked around, ate chicago-style pizza, sat by the lake, and then got coffee. it was full and lovely day.

for st. patricks day, chicago dyes the river green. it is rather absurd in my opinion, but apparently theyre using "eco friendly chemicals." does anyone think such a thing actually exists? doubtful.

i had a good time being in the city. i used to feel nervous and small in cities, even chicago which i know relatively well. after living in berlin, i felt just perfectly content. i spent a little time alone wandering. it was a good feeling.