Entries Tagged as 'reflection'

Summer of Rachelle Reflection

June 27th, 2008 · 9 Comments

Yesterday I noticed that when I sit on the deck I can see my reflection in the door. I’ve spent a lot of time doing this: reading in the sun on our deck surrounded by flowers. It’s awesome.

Erin wondered last night if I could really comprehend the contrast in my life now and how it was a year and two years ago when I was so busy I could barely see straight. I was overwhelmed mentally and physically. And now my health mentally and physically have improved so much, I can’t even say. I’m exercising way more than I have in the past years. Mentally, I think I just needed a break. These days my big decisions are “should I get a pedicure today or tomorrow?” and “what should I have for lunch?”

I know that the Summer of Rachelle won’t last forever. Dallas pointed out yesterday when I was whining about some possible work, that it’s not the Life of Rachelle, just the Summer. I know that, so I’m just trying to enjoy each moment of what’s left.

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Reflections in the R.R. Donnelley Building

July 9th, 2004 · 4 Comments

R.R. Donnelley Building, The Loop, Chicago

R.R. Donnelley Building, The Loop, Chicago
R.R. Donnelley Building, The Loop, Chicago

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Dido @ the Chicago Theatre

June 6th, 2004 · 18 Comments

Chicago Theatre, North Loop, Chicago
Chicago Theatre, North Loop, Chicago

Mirror Reflection, Chicago Theatre, North Loop, Chicago
Mirror Reflection, Chicago Theatre, North Loop, Chicago

Johnathan Rice, Chicago Theatre, North Loop, Chicago
Johnathan Rice, Chicago Theatre, North Loop, Chicago

Dido, Chicago Theatre, North Loop, Chicago
Dido, Chicago Theatre, North Loop, Chicago

Dido, Chicago Theatre, North Loop, Chicago
Dido, Chicago Theatre, North Loop, Chicago

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Kristin & Rachelle, Ginbucks, Wicker Park, Chicago

Kristin had an extra ticket for Dido so I went with her even though I’m not a Dido fan. It’s not that I dislike Dido, it’s just that besides the Eminem song, Stan, I don’t know very much of her music. But now I’m a convert. The show was really great. Dido’s stage presence was larger than what I’d expected but at the same time, when she spoke between each song, she did so in a down-to-earth way that made you want her to come out for drinks with you after and be your friend. My favorite songs last night were Sand In My Shoes, Life for Rent, Here With Me and Thank You and right away this morning I was digging in and getting more information on them. Opening for Dido was Johnathan Rice. He had a great voice but had a difficult time holding the audience’s attention while the lights were still up and people were being seated. The Chicago Theatre‘s classical revival architecture and details are gorgeous.

» Johnathan Rice (.mov, 324k)
» Dido, Here With Me (1)(.mov, 612k)
» Dido, Here With Me (2)(.mov, 512k)
» Dido, Thank You (1)(.mov, 392k)
» Dido, Thank You (2)(.mov, 520k)
» Dido, Thank You (3)(.mov, 488k)

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