Life Lately

So, now that you are officially ‘following’ the Basinger’s and their exciting lives, you are probably wondering what said exciting lives consist of…   Well, not a whole lot actually, and yet we seem to be running all over the place all the time.

I am working at Zions Bank (Zions Direct if you want to get technical) and LOVING it. I feel so blessed to have a job that I enjoy.  Chance is working at the U of U hospital preparing to go back to PA school, and volunteering a lot as usual.  Chance is in the Elders quorum and I’m the choir director at church, and we try to spend a little time together whenever our schedules permit. We’re looking forward to another temporary church calling as Pioneer Trek Ma and Pa this summer.  I’m sure you’ll hear more about that soon – it’s pretty much the highlight of my summer right now.  And no, I’m not being sarcastic. I’m almost as surprised as you are!  

Right now I am on a work trip in Chicago, which has been pretty fun, and has also allowed me a little extra solo time at night to work on the blog.  I’m attending a cause marketing conference that has been interesting and inspiring.  It’s great to see what companies are doing to give back and how they find a way to help people doing their normal everyday tasks make a difference.  It also reminds me how much I love nonprofits and how fulfilling the work is.  Every person I have met the past few days have been nothing if not passionate about what they do and how they are changing the world in their own little way. I love it! It’s contagious! I need a little more of it in my life.

The conference also gave me the opportunity to explore Chicago – a beautiful city!

I went to the Sears (Willis) Tower

The Chicago Art Institute

I walked the Magnificent Mile twice (it’s magnificent because it’s where all the wonderful shops are and beautiful architecture are)

I stopped in Millennium park to take my picture next to a giant silver bean (it was weird, but everyone else was doing it, so I joined in) as well as what ever that bear thing was…

I went to the Hancock Observatory (a lot like the sears tower, but a little less impressive)

Walked down to the aquarium and watched a fun dolphin/beluga whale/ sea lion/ dog show (I’m still trying to figure out why the dog part was there)

I also found a street artist market, walked along the river, ate Chicago deep dish pizza, found the Trevi fountain of Chicago, and in general just walked around.  Such a lovely day!

Next time I visit this city I’ll make sure to have my man by my side for all the adventures!

Love,

Starlee