#midwestisbest

I've spent so much time packing up my room today and yet I've hardly made a dent in what needs to get done. I have less than a day at home to pull it all together, but Florida is calling me (after a trip to California first), so I have a lot of motivation to work harder! 💙 🌊 💚 #clearlake #lake #lakelife #clearlakeindiana #midwest #midwestisbest #sunset #indiana #igersindiana #igersmidwest #summer #cloudporn #clouds #outsideisfree #summer #fremontindiana #reflection #skyporn #lilypad (at Clear Lake, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqnpyVZnz70/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Luckily, nobody slipped into the water while hiking in the dells toward Lake Falls at Mathiessen State Park, but it got a little tricky in a couple of places. @illinoisdnr @openlands.chicago #matthiessenstatepark #midwestliving #midwesthiking #midwestisbest #winterhikes #chasingwaterfalls #waterfalls #getoutside #gotakeahike #socialdistancing https://www.instagram.com/p/CKM2XIDFKaq/?igshid=16teyy6ldmwb0

Peony season has arrived.

Went to the Art Institute yesterday to see the Andy Warhol exhibit before it skips town. It was, predictably, a jampacked mess. Nevertheless, it was great the kids (and us grownups!) got to see some important works of art in person. And who else had no idea this Chairman Mao painting was so big? Combine that and Mona Lisa and you’d get a regular-sized painting. . . . . #chicago #chicagoshot #312 #mykindoftown #artinstituteofchicago #artmuseum #popart #warhol #andywarhol #mychicago #choosechicago #midwestisbest #midwestmoment #midwestgrammers #igersmidwest #passionpassport #mytinyatlas (at The Art Institute of Chicago) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7mW0isBmcA/?igshid=1rkemyrxpijf4

Finally did the hike up to Bear and Bean Lake. Gonna have to camp here sometime soon.

18 months ago, I dropped my whole life in Sacramento for a shot at a master's degree. Here we are. Here we go! . . . #easternillinoisuniversity #eiu2019 #classof2019 #gradschool #rd2b #midwestisbest #smort (at Eastern Illinois University) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxEMSfxH1P_/?igshid=1e81h2goyq8e8

So honored to have @laurencetheprince’s photo be featured on the cover of @indymonthly in February! Thank you Indy Monthly for always being such a huge supporter of the Indianapolis art community 💕 #midwestisbest #igersindy #naptown #indianapolismonthly https://www.instagram.com/p/BtMhH4WhuTQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h1tjt4fhhol8

Also I know I could just use my phone but am old fashioned and like having a separate device.