things to be aware of!

The Art Institute is free all of January
When you're feeling courageous, i recommend braving the chicago wind/cold and going to the art institute. The Richard Hawkins "Third Mind" exhibit has some really interesting stuff, i especially loved all of his collages. Plus, it's free!



Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lense
i got the documentary through Netflix and it's amazing. I watched it three times before i finally sent it back, but im definitely going
to order it. It's a discussion of her career, and talks about her work for Rolling Stone through Vogue and all of her projects in 
between. Really, her work is just beautiful. 



Tree Of Codes: by Jonathan Safran Foer
His three other novels, Everything is Illuminated, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, and Eating Animals, are the best books i have ever read, so i have no doubt this will be amazing too. This style is completely unique, he di-cut the pages of a novel to construct his
own story. I cannot wait to get it! (and if you haven't read any of his other work, seriously, check it out!)

The Weepies
I've been combating seasonal depression with good friends, crafts, and upbeat music. Walking through the wind and snow doesn't seem quite as bad while listening to them.
 (Favorites: Happiness, Painting by Chagall, and Slow Pony Home)