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linked My chicago list :)

You’re gonna have so much fun.

@meldotcom

Mar 29, 2024

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i <3 chicago

holstein park pool quesadilla la reina del sur (restaurant) logan arcade (bar) the charleston (bar) taking the brown line on a summer day chef’s special (restaurant) rainbo club (bar) gemini / penelope (shop) handlebar (restaurant) running/walking/biking on the 606 dial m for modern (vintage furniture) engine coffee shop lula cafe (a dinner must) club lucky (martinis n caesar salad) merz apothecary (lotions n potions) logan square farmers market ok feel like there’s so many more recs but honestly you can do anything in chicago during the summer and have a good time

@mayahawk

Jul 4, 2024

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Chicago!

There‘s so much to do and so many hidden gems it really depends on your vibe! Where are you staying? Kingston Mines is a blues club that’s been around forever- they have live music, food, and drinks. Chicago does street fests so well and they’re what I think of when I think of summer. There’s something every weekend basically. Millenium Park also does a free concert series. It’s great to picnic and listen to great music. A lot of well known artists do it. We have beaches!!!! You probably won’t have a bike but if you do… bike up to a beach. The river architecture tour is so cool, I loved it even as a person who has been living here for 15 years. In the summer it’s really easy to stumble upon stuff, which is what I love about summer in the city. There’s also a dive bar on basically every street so if you’re looking for a chill place to have a beer, those are easy to find.

@mossyelfie

Jun 1, 2024

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dancing is the medicine

dancing

a study issued last month found that dancing is the most effective way of treating and mitigating depression. Walking, therapy, and yoga also outpaced SSRIs. and if you're saying 'oh this was probably funded by Big Dance', there's no evidence of that and if you're saying 'that's just what a Big Dance shill would say', well honey you're right

@Shadowbeni

Mar 4, 2024

@meldotcom

Apr 1, 2024

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ya’ll got nieces and nephews? (niblings, if you will)

Hang out with those suckers, it’s so fun. I was sad today then I watched my nephew eat jell-o for the first time now i’m fine.

@meldotcom

Mar 18, 2024

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Rice bowls with tuna (or tofu) and a big pot of lentils

I loosely follow eric kim’s recipe below for the tuna, some marinated tofu would also work well. Then I make a big pot of rice, and add whatever toppings I have on hand throughout the week (kimchi, cucumber, cilantro, sesame seeds, all things that require very little of you and can be done ahead) For the lentils, I make a big pot at the beginning of the week and again, top with various things I have around (an egg, a handful of arugula, lemon, yogurt, garlic) I find that having two bases that are different enough and customizable keeps feeding yourself simply from feeling like a punishment while you focus on other things. ps: if you’re new to lentils, lemme know, i’ll write out my recipe for ya!

@meldotcom

Mar 20, 2024