Summer Solstice

...the first day of Summer, and it is going to rain *sigh*.
It isn't all bad news, however, since I will be going out to one of my favorite Sushi places in Rockford, IL tonight (about half an hour away), and then off to Chicago tomorrow for a fun filled weekend with a bunch of friends from Beloit (more to come about the Windy City in my next blog)! Also, now that more friends and students are arriving on campus for the summer - for jobs, class with the Center for Language Studies, or internships - the campus seems alive again! We are already planning on various trips around the area. Summerfest in Milwaukee is coming up - the largest music festival in the world!! Check it out: http://www.summerfest.com/alt/. I am super excited Gnarles Barkley and The Roots are playing, along with other fun bands to check out (and it's only 15 bucks to get in!). Also on the "To Do This Summer" List is attend a Dairy Breakfast at one of the local farms in Wisconsin, Riverfest music festival in Beloit, go hang out in the Dells - amusement parks and general touristy stuff, go hiking at Devil's Lake, and stuff myself at the taste of Chicago :) So much to do and only two more months left before classes start (WHAT??!!??!), but that is not to be worried about yet.
Have a great weekend, and expect pictures from Chicago soon!