Virabhadrasana III

otherwise known as 'airplane pose'.

i just landed in NYC after spending the last week in chicago! i had a total blast spending time with some of my best friends from wustl (including but not limited to a 6-night slumber party at audrey & carrie's); and i was able to re-connect with people that i haven't seen in forever! 

as is customary, we went directly to 'q' immediately after i landed on saturday (arguably the most delicious barbecue in the world, get the poblano cheddar cornbread); and spent the night gossiping and braiding each other's hair. carrie and i hit up a barre class on sunday (which was in a hot room and nearly killed us both) and an overindulgent brunch at elly's. luckily annie made a 12-hour appearance in between her two vacations, and we all got together for an excessively kappa dinner.

my accommodations had a pretty legit view

i worked short days during the week, which gave me ample time to sweat (ok...and shop) in the city in the afternoons. i subbed in for carrie at a volleyball game on north ave beach (real beach volleybal!!), and got my vinyasa on at both exhale spa & the rooftop of FFC gold coast, overlooking downtown. of course i fell in love with chicago all over again. the view of downtown from lake shore drive will forever be one of my favorite skylines (right up there with vancouver and hong kong). i also made it to two flywheel classes (scandalous, i know). as much as i am a devoted soulcyclist, i'm glad i was able to try a new spin studio in chicago...and i learned a lot! (the amazing music and instructors didn't hurt either.)

this skyline.

rooftop wariors (II)

rooftop warriors take flight

even though i've stayed in the gold coast every time i've visited chicago over the last year, i've never really had a chance to wander and explore like i did this past week! i'm so grateful for my new chicago friends for showing me the ropes out and about in the community!

rooftop yoging with new friends!

post flywheel with ayani & matt

xo,
caroline