Fun, Maps, and Flowers, OH MY!

Well, well, well, where to begin. The past week or two have been super busy and super fun with class activities and events that my friends and I decided to go to on our own!

THE NEW STUDENTS ARRIVED! All the trimester students have moved and settled in. I think they complete our group, definitely adding a new flare.

For their first core course the semester students all had to present our perspective in regards to a topic about Pilsen. Nikki, Jessica, and I presented about politics and the Alderman. So, naturally, we each took a role as Danny Solis, Rahm Emanuel, and Chuy Garcia (respectively) and put on a brief skit. The day was pretty fun and after our presentations we went to help Elevarte spruce up their art room for some community service.

Gotta have a little fun, right?

ISP has provided many amazing opportunities to learn about mapping and what mapping means to all sorts of people. A little project we worked on was to create our own map, and the site visits helped us to learn more. I decided to do my map on the heights of the 50 most beautiful buildings in Chicago.

This weekend was pretty relaxed, which was super nice. A few of us went to a free concert on Saturday night. It's a little reminder to always be paying attention and looking for things to do, you can typically find many free or inexpensive things to do! And the chips and guacamole on the way home was also a day maker.

Sunday Curtis and I went to a flower show on Navy Pier. Walking in smelled wonderful and made me wish it was warmer outside. (Mother nature did not agree, as it snowed the entirety of the next day.) There were little houses set up, clothing made from plants, and TONS of flowers. I guess it is an event that happens once a year, so check it out next year.

TTFN! - Anna